Civil Design Manager – Data Center Sites

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Manage greenfield projects as well as add/move/change initiatives for colocation and hyperscale data centers from the due diligence phase to construction administration.

• Lead teams focused on data center due diligence, planning, and design.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time and maintain a high standard of quality.

• Create prototype designs, conduct test fits, manage mass grading, oversee stormwater management, utility prepositioning and design, as well as on- and off-site roadway development.

• Establish and uphold multi-site project and program management strategies.

• Organize and participate in meetings with clients and external stakeholders.

• Oversee and convey project modifications within AECOM and to clients.

• Recognize and address project risks with innovative solutions.

• Provide project updates and resolve any outstanding issues.

• Prepare technical and financial proposals for data center design initiatives.

• Build and maintain relationships with clients and subcontractor/partner consultants.

• Mentor junior staff and assist in their professional development.

• Promote accountability, innovation, and strategic thinking.

• Collaborate with global AECOM data center teams on prominent projects.

• Travel occasionally for client meetings, significant project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other essential business activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering along with eight (8) years of relevant experience, or proven equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License is required.

• Proven experience with colocation and hyperscale data center projects.

• Master’s degree in Civil or Construction Engineering, or Business Administration is preferred.

• Six years of relevant experience in industrial and data center design and/or project management is preferred.

• Lean Six Sigma Certification is preferred.

• Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Professional is preferred.

• Active or recent leadership in a data center and mission-critical trade organization is preferred.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

• Capability to operate in dynamic, time-sensitive environments with minimal oversight.

• Proven team leadership abilities.

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Sponsorship is available for this role.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work schedule and remote work options.

• Comprehensive medical benefits.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefits.

• Disability insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits.

• Additional perks.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Awards for service recognition.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development opportunities.

• Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility.

• In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.