Senior Project Manager, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
About The Position
AECOM’s Data Center Practice is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the financial and operational performance of data center design projects. The role requires strong project-finance understanding and business acumen to monitor and control the work of internal project teams and subconsultants. The successful candidate will manage $5M–$8M in net service revenue annually, deliver projects for hyperscale clients on fast-paced schedules, and develop work plans with discipline leads. This is a hands-on, client-facing position supporting high-profile data center projects for global clients and collaborating with AECOM teams worldwide. The position is primarily remote and may be based in the U.S. where AECOM has an office. Occasional, advance-scheduled travel may be required for client meetings, project milestones, onsite collaboration, or other business-critical activities. AECOM Project Manager certification must be obtained within one year of the start date.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) plus six years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
- At least five years managing complex programs or major projects.
- Current U.S. citizenship, required for potential future government security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting or leading proposal efforts.
- Strong understanding of the architecture, engineering, and civil (A/E/C) project delivery process.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Strong business and financial acumen.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
- Direct experience supporting financial reporting.
- Eight or more years of experience in the A/E/C industry.
- Experience working with hyperscale clients.
- Experience working with federal clients.
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders.
- PMP certification.
Responsibilities
- Own prime contracts, subcontracts, and/or AECOM global inter-company agreement management.
- Manage task orders or single-project agreements across multiple concurrent data center design projects.
- Deliver targeted revenues and consistently achieve planned profit margins.
- Monitor project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, safety, and risk.
- Use earned value management to assess progress against the baseline.
- Identify and resolve project- and program-level constraints that affect delivery.
- Ensure consistent execution across multiple projects and clients.
- Support Design Managers and Strategy Site Managers in maintaining successful delivery.
- Lead client meetings, presentations, and page-turn reviews, co-leading with the assigned Design Manager.
- Lead change management for internal and external changes.
- Help manage client expectations and the overall client experience.
- Communicate about sensitive matters and build consensus across teams and departments.
- Travel as needed for project-related activities, including client meetings and site visits.
- Obtain AECOM Project Manager certification within one year of the start date.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 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
Senior
