Deputy Design Manager I, Data Centers

AECOM

. Support colocation and hyperscale data center projects from site due diligence and campus planning through design, construction documents, and construction administration .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $110,000 - $158,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management and design coordination for colocation and hyperscale data center projects, with strong capabilities in communication, organization, and documentation management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementDesign CoordinationColocation Data Center DesignExcellent Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Project Documentation ManagementSpecification EditsData EntryTechnical Proposal DevelopmentConstruction AdministrationDesign ManagementRFI ManagementDrawing RevisionsProcess ImprovementTracking Mechanisms Development

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsAbility to Work in Dynamic SituationsExcellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TeamsZoomGoogle MeetSharePointGoogle DriveBoxSpreadsheetsDashboardsTracking ToolsReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (P.E.) LicenseArchitecture License

Industry Keywords

A/E FirmsColocationHyperscale Data CenterDesign ManagementConstruction DocumentsCampus PlanningClient CommunicationsStakeholder MeetingsQA/QC SetsOnsite Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support colocation and hyperscale data center projects from site due diligence and campus planning through design, construction documents, and construction administration
Support the Design Manager in daily project coordination across disciplines
Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes
Capture technical notes during interdisciplinary meetings and confirm accuracy with discipline leads
Attend client and stakeholder meetings and track decisions, risks, and action items
Track, manage, and communicate project changes internally and externally
Grow into serving as backup to the Design Manager
Coordinate internal and external design meetings using Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, and client platforms
Track action items and follow up with internal teams
Distribute client communications and internal updates
Maintain project documentation including RFIs, submittals, drawing revisions, and tracking logs
Update spreadsheets, dashboards, trackers, and reporting tools
Assist with specification edits, data entry, and internal reporting-system updates
Develop tracking mechanisms and suggest process improvements
Manage project files across SharePoint, MS Teams, Google Drive, and Box
Prepare and store QA/QC sets, daily prints, and deliverables
Assemble and organize final deliverables before submission
Support Design and Project Managers with technical and financial proposals for data center projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree + 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
2+ years of experience working in A/E firms
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (preferred)
Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Architecture License (preferred)
4 years of relevant experience in design and/or project management (preferred)
1 year in colocation and/or hyper-scale data center design management or engineering (preferred)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work in dynamic, time-sensitive situations
Ability to work in the US; sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other business-critical activities
Ability to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Life, AD&D, and 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
Comprehensive training and development programs
Career growth and mobility opportunities
Global project opportunities
In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location