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 due diligence and campus planning to conceptual, schematic, and detailed design, as well as construction documents and administration.

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

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

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

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

• Recognize issues early and formulate innovative solutions.

• Provide stakeholders with project updates and address any unresolved issues.

• Prepare technical and financial proposals for new and existing data center design projects involving additions, relocations, or modifications.

• Cultivate trusting relationships with client stakeholders and purchasers.

• Occasionally travel for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration, and other essential business activities.

• Work alongside global AECOM teams on high-profile, fast-paced data center projects.

• Engage in a hands-on, client-facing position with opportunities for career advancement.

⛳️ 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.

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

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

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

• Lean Six Sigma Certification is preferred.

• Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Professional is preferred.

• Recent or active leadership in a data center and mission-critical trade organization is preferred.

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

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to operate in dynamic, time-sensitive environments with minimal oversight.

• Strong team leadership capabilities.

• 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

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life and AD&D insurance coverage.

• Disability benefits offered.

• Paid time off available.

• Leaves of absence policy.

• Optional benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Well-being resources provided.

• Employee assistance program access.

• Business travel insurance included.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan options.

• Employee stock purchase plan available.

• Access to award-winning training and development programs.

• Opportunities for career growth and mobility.