Design Manager, Data Centers

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

📋 Description

• Manage colocation and hyper-scale data center projects, overseeing site due diligence, campus planning, and the progression from conceptual/schematic and detailed design to construction documentation and administration.

• Lead teams responsible for data center due diligence and design across various disciplines including architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, ICT, and BMS/EPMS.

• Ensure project delivery aligns with client expectations, timelines, and quality benchmarks.

• Develop and implement comprehensive multi-site project and program management strategies.

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

• Proactively manage and communicate any project changes within AECOM and to clients.

• Recognize potential issues early on and create innovative solutions.

• Provide project updates and address unresolved issues with stakeholders.

• Create technical and financial proposals for new and modification data center design projects.

• Build trusting relationships with client stakeholders and buyers.

• Collaborate with AECOM's global data center teams on high-profile initiatives.

• Travel as needed for client meetings, significant project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, and other essential business activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, along with ten (10) years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• A Master's degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering is preferred.

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

• Preferably, 12 years of relevant experience in design and/or project management.

• Lean Six Sigma Certification is preferred.

• Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Professional designation is preferred.

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

• Ideally, 12 years of experience in colocation and/or hyper-scale data center design management and engineering.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to perform in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrated team leadership abilities.

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

• Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H-1B visa holders in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Recognition awards for service.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development opportunities.

• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.