Design Manager, Data Centers

Job Description:

• Oversee colocation and hyper-scale data center projects from site due diligence and campus planning through conceptual, schematic, and detailed design, construction documents, and construction administration
• Lead data center due diligence and design teams across architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, ICT, and BMS/EPMS disciplines
• Deliver projects meeting client requirements, schedules, and quality standards
• Develop and enforce multi-site project and program management plans
• Host and attend meetings with clients and external stakeholders
• Proactively manage and communicate project changes within AECOM and to clients
• Identify problems early and develop creative solutions
• Provide project updates and resolve outstanding issues with stakeholders
• Develop technical and financial proposals for new and add/move/change data center design projects
• Develop trusting relationships with client stakeholders and buyers
• Collaborate with global AECOM teams on high-profile data center projects
• Travel occasionally for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, and other business-critical activities

Requirements:

• 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
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Architecture License preferred
• Master’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering 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 leadership in a data center and mission-critical trade organization preferred
• 12 years in colocation and/or hyper-scale data center design management and engineering preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Ability to work in dynamic, time-sensitive situations with minimal oversight
• Team leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H-1B visa holders in the United States

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
• Award-winning training and development programs
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities