Program Manager, Facility Design, Data Centers

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

📋 Description

• Provide leadership at the program level for multiple simultaneous data center design initiatives.

• Oversee schedule, budget, staffing, and risk management.

• Identify and address program-level constraints that affect delivery.

• Ensure uniform execution across various projects and clients.

• Assist Design Managers and Project Managers in achieving successful outcomes.

• Contribute to business development and the preparation of proposals for new opportunities.

• Lead significant technical and commercial proposals, including go/no-go discussions, timelines, deliverables, fee strategies, staffing plans, executive reviews, and interview preparations.

• Collaborate with Client Account Managers and Technical Leaders.

• Enhance proposal processes, templates, and strategies for success.

• Support capture planning for strategic pursuits.

• Act as a primary contact for strategic clients.

• Engage in client meetings, presentations, and program reviews.

• Assist in managing client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.

• Help manage client expectations and enhance the overall client experience.

• Occasionally travel for client meetings, site visits, project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other essential business activities.

• Collaborate with global AECOM teams on prominent data center projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, along with eight (8) years of relevant experience, or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• A minimum of 5+ years managing complex programs or major projects.

• Experience in supporting or leading proposal initiatives.

• Strong grasp of A/E/C project delivery processes.

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

• Strong business and financial insight.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Preferred: Over 10 years of relevant experience.

• Direct experience with data center projects is preferred.

• Experience working with hyperscale or colocation clients is preferred.

• Experience managing large, multi-disciplinary design teams is preferred.

• Familiarity with Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery models is preferred.

• PMP certification is preferred.

• Professional licensure (Architect, Engineer) is advantageous but not mandatory.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• 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.

• Training and development programs.

• Opportunities for career growth and mobility.

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