Data Center Design Manager

AECOM is seeking a talented and experienced Design Manager to be based out of any AECOM office with some telecommuting and expected travel.  The qualified candidate will oversee a wide variety of colocation and hyperscale data center projects from site due diligence campus planning conceptual/schematic/detailed design through construction documents and construction administration. The ideal candidate has experience managing the design of colocation and hyperscale data centers has a background in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering and possesses exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

AECOM is a leader in the global data center consulting industry with robust teams in the Americas Europe Africa Asia and Australia.  In this role you will have the opportunity to work with our teams around the world on highprofile fastpaced data center projects for global clients.  This is a handson clientfacing role with an opportunity for upward career mobility.  

Job Responsibilities

• Lead data center due diligence and design teams to deliver projects that meet the clients requirements on schedule and to a high degree of quality.  Design disciplines will include architecture civil structural mechanical electrical plumbing security fire protection ICT and BMS/EPMS.
• Develop and enforce multisite project and program management plans.
• Host and attend meetings with clients and external stakeholders. 
• Proactively manage and communicate change throughout the project both within AECOM and to our clients.
• Identify problems early and develop creative solutions.
• Proactively communicate with all stakeholders to provide project updates and resolve outstanding issues.
• Develop technical and financial proposals for new and add/move/change data center design projects
• Develop trusting relationships with client stakeholders/buyers

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Architecture Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering plus ten 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience in Data Centers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Architecture Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.E. or Architecture License
• 10 years of relevant experience in design and/or project management
• Lean Six Sigma Certification
• Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Professional
• Active or recent leadership in data center and missioncritical trade organization
• 10 years in colocation and/or hyperscale data center design management & engineering
• Excellent communication (written/oral)
• Ability to work in dynamic timesensitive situations and with minimal oversight
• Team leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

Additional Information :

• Relocation is available for this position
• Sponsorship is available for this position

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public and privatesector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Fulltime