Design Manager, Data Centers

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

📋 Description

• Manage colocation and hyper-scale data center initiatives from site evaluation and campus planning through conceptual, schematic, and detailed design, as well as construction documents and administration.

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

• Ensure projects align with client specifications, timelines, and quality benchmarks.

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

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

• Proactively oversee and communicate project modifications both internally at AECOM and to clients.

• Recognize issues early and devise innovative solutions.

• Provide project updates and address unresolved matters with stakeholders.

• Prepare technical and financial proposals for new and alteration data center design projects.

• Foster trusting relationships with client stakeholders and purchasers.

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

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

• 12 years of relevant experience in design and/or project management is preferred.

• Lean Six Sigma Certification is preferred.

• Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Professional certification is preferred.

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

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

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

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

• Strong team leadership abilities.

• Excellent 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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development initiatives.

• Opportunities for career growth and leadership development.