Design Manager, Data Centers

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

📋 Description

• Oversee colocation and hyper-scale data center initiatives from site due diligence through campus planning, conceptual/schematic/detailed design, construction documentation, and construction administration.

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

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

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

• Proactively manage and communicate project modifications within AECOM and to clients.

• Identify potential issues early and devise innovative solutions.

• Communicate project progress and resolve any outstanding concerns with stakeholders.

• Create technical and financial proposals for new and add/move/change data center design projects.

• Build trusting relationships with client stakeholders and buyers.

• Collaborate with global AECOM teams on high-profile, fast-paced data center projects.

• Occasionally travel for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other critical business activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, along with 6 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalence of experience and/or education.

• 6 years of pertinent experience in design and/or project management.

• 6 years in colocation and/or hyper-scale data center design management and engineering.

• Experience in managing the design of colocation and hyper-scale data centers.

• Background in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering.

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

• Master’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering 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 verbal communication skills.

• Ability to function in dynamic, time-sensitive situations with minimal supervision.

• Strong team leadership abilities.

• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Capability to work remotely from various locations in the United States where AECOM maintains an office.

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

• US employment authorization sponsorship is available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

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