Design Project Manager

Arcadis•Jacksonville, FL

19h•Remote

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking experienced Data Center Design Project Managers to join their American Places group. This role, which can be based anywhere in the USA, focuses on facilitating client requirements for the design of hyperscale data centers across the United States. The Design Project Manager will oversee the entire design process, from campus planning and basis of design to the issuance of construction drawings. This includes developing execution plans, managing external design teams, coordinating procurement, handling change orders related to design and scope, and issuing engineering information to vendors and suppliers. The role requires strong collaboration with internal and external teams to ensure quality work, clear communication, and adherence to project milestones and deadlines. Travel up to 30% domestically is expected for site and client visits.

Requirements

10 or more years of project design experience with data center designs, OR large complex construction projects like hospitals, high-rises, laboratories, manufacturing plants, or high-power plants.
Experience working with internal and external multidisciplinary teams, as well as working directly with final client teams.
Experience in the preparation of project plans, technical specifications, development of project implementation plans and schedules, as well as the coordination of internal and external Teams.
Experience working with projects that utilize fundamental knowledge of Autodesk Platforms: Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or Building Information Modelling (BIM) engineered solutions.
BA in Architecture or Engineering, or a related field.
Strong communication skills – oral and written communication.
Ability to handle multiple projects with evolving priorities in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Preferred licensure (PE, NCARB, RA) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate client requirements for the design of hyperscale data centers throughout the United States.
Manage the design process from campus planning/basis of the design stage through issuance of construction drawings.
Create a shared plan for the execution of design and oversight of construction administration services provided by the external design team.
Coordinate procurement, issue, and administration of change orders related to design and project scope.
Issue engineering information to related vendors and suppliers.
Work with internal and external Teams, building strong positive relationships that produce quality work, provide clear communication related to the project, and ensure the progression of the project meets required milestones and deadlines.
Travel to project site, client meetings, etc. (up to 30% of the employee’s schedule).
Ensure project deliverables meet the milestone, deadlines, and are presented in the format required by the final client, as well as related Teams.