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

AECOM · United States

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Fit summary

Strong fit if you have design leadership on complex facilities (ideally data centers), comfort with remote U.S. delivery, and interest in AECOM’s infrastructure consulting environment.

Day in the role

As Design Manager for data centers at AECOM, a typical day centers on coordinating multi-discipline design packages, aligning architects/engineers with client program and site constraints, reviewing drawings and specs for constructability, and tracking schedule and quality on remote U.S. project teams. Meetings often cover MEP coordination, risk, and handoffs to construction partners.

Skills to emphasize

Prioritize: data-center or mission-critical design coordination; multi-discipline QA/QC; client and consultant management; remote project delivery tools. No certification list was provided in DATA.

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Is this role remote?

Yes—the listing is remote within the United States for AECOM’s Design Manager, Data Centers position.

What does AECOM do?

AECOM is an American multinational infrastructure consulting firm (ACM), known for large design and built-environment projects.

Are salary figures available here?

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Company facts (cached)

Website: aecom.com

AECOM is an American multinational infrastructure consulting firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

AECOM is hiring a Design Manager, Data Centers to lead colocation and hyper-scale projects across the United States. This is a hands-on, client-facing role with a flexible, primarily remote schedule based from any AECOM office nationwide. About the Role As a Design Manager for Data Centers at AECOM, you will steer mission-critical projects through every phase — site due diligence, campus planning, conceptual through detailed design, construction documents, and construction administration. Working alongside global teams across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia, you will support high-profile, fast-paced programs for leading clients. The position is mostly remote, with occasional, pre-scheduled travel for client meetings, project milestones, and onsite collaboration. Key Responsibilities Direct due diligence and multidiscipline design teams — architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, ICT, and BMS/EPMS — to deliver on quality, schedule, and client requirements. Build and uphold project and program management plans across multiple sites. Lead and participate in client and stakeholder meetings, proactively managing and communicating change internally and externally. Spot issues early and craft inventive solutions while keeping all parties updated. Prepare technical and financial proposals for new and add/move/change data center projects. Cultivate trusted, lasting relationships with client stakeholders and decision-makers. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering plus ten years of relevant experience, or an equivalent blend of education and experience. Preferred: a Master's in the same fields, P.E. or Architecture License, and 12 years in design and/or project management. Preferred: Lean Six Sigma certification, Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Professional, and 12 years in colocation or hyper-scale data center design management and engineering. Active leadership in data center or mission-critical trade organizations is a plus. Outstanding written and verbal communication, strong presentation skills, team leadership, and the ability to thrive in dynamic, time-sensitive settings with minimal oversight. Relocation is not offered; visa sponsorship is available. New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. About AECOM AECOM is the global infrastructure consulting leader and a Fortune 500 firm with $16.1 billion in fiscal 2025 revenue. Partnering with public and private clients across water,…

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