Design Manager, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
About The Position
AECOM is seeking a Design Manager, Data Centers, to oversee colocation and hyperscale data center projects from site due diligence and campus planning through conceptual, schematic, and detailed design, construction documents, and construction administration. The position is primarily remote and can be based at an AECOM office in the United States, with occasional, advance-scheduled travel for client meetings, project milestones, onsite collaboration, and other business-critical activities. This is a hands-on, client-facing role working with global teams on high-profile data center projects, with opportunity for career mobility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, plus six years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Six years of relevant experience in design and/or project management.
- Six years in colocation and/or hyperscale data center design management and engineering.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work in dynamic, time-sensitive situations with minimal oversight.
- Team leadership skills.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) or architecture license.
- Lean Six Sigma Certification.
- Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Professional.
- Active or recent leadership in a data center and mission-critical trade organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead data center due diligence and design teams to deliver projects that meet client requirements, schedules, and quality expectations across architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, ICT, and BMS/EPMS disciplines.
- Develop and enforce multi-site project and program management plans.
- Host and attend meetings with clients and external stakeholders.
- Proactively manage and communicate project changes within AECOM and to clients.
- Identify problems early and develop creative solutions.
- Communicate project updates to stakeholders and resolve outstanding issues.
- Develop technical and financial proposals for new and add/move/change data center design projects.
- Develop trusting relationships with client stakeholders and buyers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and perks.
- Flexible work options.
- Well-being resources and employee assistance program.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Training and development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
