Deputy Design Manager I, Data Centers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Assist with colocation and hyperscale data center initiatives from site evaluation and campus planning through to design, construction documents, and oversight during construction.

• Aid the Design Manager in daily project coordination across various disciplines.

• Create and circulate meeting agendas and minutes.

• Document technical notes during interdisciplinary meetings and verify accuracy with discipline leaders.

• Participate in client and stakeholder meetings, tracking decisions, risks, and action items.

• Monitor, manage, and communicate project modifications both internally and externally.

• Develop into a backup for the Design Manager.

• Organize internal and external design meetings utilizing Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, and client-specific platforms.

• Keep track of action items and follow up with internal teams accordingly.

• Distribute communications to clients and provide internal updates.

• Maintain project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, drawing revisions, and tracking logs.

• Update spreadsheets, dashboards, trackers, and reporting tools as necessary.

• Assist with specification modifications, data entry, and internal reporting system updates.

• Develop tracking mechanisms and recommend process enhancements.

• Manage project files across SharePoint, MS Teams, Google Drive, and Box.

• Prepare and archive QA/QC sets, daily prints, and deliverables.

• Compile and arrange final deliverables prior to submission.

• Support Design and Project Managers with technical and financial proposals for data center projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years of related experience or a proven equivalent of experience and/or education.

• Minimum of 2 years experience in A/E firms.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering (preferred).

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Architecture License (preferred).

• 4 years of relevant experience in design and/or project management (preferred).

• 1 year of colocation and/or hyper-scale data center design management or engineering experience (preferred).

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational abilities.

• Capability to thrive in dynamic, time-sensitive environments.

• Eligibility to work in the U.S.; sponsorship for employment authorization is not currently available and will not be in the future.

• Willingness and capability to travel occasionally for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other essential business activities.

• Ability to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• Paid vacation time.

• Leaves of absence.

• Optional benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.

• Opportunities for career growth and mobility.

• Global project experiences.

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