Design Project Manager, Data Centers

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

📋 Description

• Lead teams for due diligence and design in data centers focusing on colocation and hyper-scale projects.

• Manage projects from site due diligence and campus planning to conceptual, schematic, and detailed design, as well as construction documents and administration.

• Coordinate 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 plans.

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

• Proactively oversee and communicate project changes within AECOM and to clients.

• Identify issues early on and devise innovative solutions.

• Provide project updates and address unresolved issues with stakeholders.

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

• Build and maintain trusting relationships with client stakeholders and buyers.

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

• Engage in hands-on, client-facing tasks 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.

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

• Background in electrical or mechanical engineering.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

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

• Skills in team leadership.

• Strong interpersonal and presentation capabilities.

• 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 involvement 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.

• Sponsorship is available for this position.

• Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life and AD&D benefits.

• 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.

• Resources to enhance technical expertise and leadership skills.