Design Project Manager, Data Centers

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

📋 Description

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

• Execute colocation and hyper-scale data center projects from site assessment and campus planning through design, construction documentation, and administration.

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

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

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

• Detect issues early and devise innovative solutions.

• Provide project updates and address unresolved matters with stakeholders.

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

• Build trusting relationships with client stakeholders and buyers.

• Work collaboratively with global AECOM data center teams on high-profile assignments.

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

⛳️ 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.

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is required, equivalent to 120 months.

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

• Background in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering is essential.

• Preference for 12 years of relevant experience in design and/or project management.

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

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

• Lean Six Sigma Certification is preferred.

• Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Professional status is preferred.

• Preference for 12 years in colocation and/or hyper-scale data center design management and engineering.

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

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

• Proven team leadership abilities.

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Willingness to travel occasionally as needed.

• Sponsorship is available for this position.

• Newly hired employees must participate in an in-person Day 1 onboarding session 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.

• Opportunities for periodic remote work with occasional scheduled travel.

• Career growth and upward mobility opportunities.