Design Manager, Data Centers

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

📋 Description

• Manage colocation and hyper-scale data center projects from site evaluation through campus planning, conceptual/schematic/detailed design, construction documentation, and construction oversight.

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

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

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

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

• Recognize issues early and devise innovative solutions.

• Provide project updates and address outstanding concerns with stakeholders.

• Prepare technical and financial proposals for new and add/move/change data center design initiatives.

• Build trusting relationships with client stakeholders and purchasers.

• Travel as needed for client meetings, key project milestones, on-site collaborative sessions, and other essential business activities.

• Attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

⛳️ 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.

• Proven experience managing the design of colocation and hyper-scale data centers.

• Background in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

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

• Leadership skills in a team setting.

• Strong interpersonal and presentation capabilities.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

• Preferred: Master’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

• Preferred: Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Architecture License.

• Preferred: 12 years of relevant experience in design and/or project management.

• Preferred: Lean Six Sigma Certification.

• Preferred: Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Professional.

• Preferred: Active or recent leadership role in a data center and mission-critical trade organization.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off and 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.

• Opportunities for career growth and upward mobility.

• Global project opportunities.

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