Design Manager, Data Centers - Remote; U.S

Design Manager, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

• Full-time
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
• Work Location Model:
  Remote
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Arlington, VA - 3101 Wilson Blv

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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 hyper‑scale 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 hyper‑scale data centers, has a background in electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering, and possesses exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

This position offers the flexibility of a remote work schedule and can be based from a variety of locations in the US were AECOM has an office.

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 high‑profile, fast‑paced data center projects for global clients. This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role with an opportunity for upward career mobility.

• Lead data center due diligence and design teams to deliver projects that meet the client’s 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 multi‑site 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, plus ten (10) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Master’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Architecture License
• 12years of relevant experience in design and/or project management
• Lean Six Sigma Certification
• Active or recent leadership in data center and mission‑critical trade organization
• Ability to work in dynamic, time‑sensitive situations and with minimal oversight
• Team leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Relocation is not available for this position
• Sponsorship is available for this position

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