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

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, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings, AECOM delivers innovative, sustainable solutions throughout the project lifecycle. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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