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 • Virginia • 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 technical documentation management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementColocation Data Center DesignCommunication SkillsTechnical Documentation ManagementDesign Coordination

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Hard Skills

Project CoordinationDesign ManagementData EntrySpecification EditsQA/QC ProcessesConstruction AdministrationMeeting Agenda PreparationTechnical Note CaptureProcess ImprovementFinancial Proposal Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work in Dynamic Situations

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TeamsZoomGoogle MeetSharePointGoogle DriveBoxSpreadsheetsDashboardsTracking ToolsReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (P.E.) LicenseArchitecture License

Industry Keywords

A/E FirmsColocationHyperscale Data CenterDesign ManagementConstruction Documents

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 activities across disciplines
Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes, progressing toward independent ownership
Capture technical notes during interdisciplinary meetings and coordinate with discipline leads to confirm accuracy
Attend client and stakeholder meetings and track decisions, risks, and action items
Assist in tracking, managing, and communicating project changes internally and externally
Grow into serving as backup to the Design Manager when required
Coordinate internal and external design meetings using Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, and client platforms
Track action items and follow up with internal teams for timely resolution
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
Ensure QA/QC sets, daily prints, and deliverables are properly prepared and stored
Assist in assembling and organizing final deliverables before submission
Support Design and Project Managers in developing 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
Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Architecture License
4 years of relevant experience in design and/or project management
1 year in colocation and/or hyper-scale data center design management or engineering
Excellent communication (written/oral) and organization skills
Ability to work in dynamic, time-sensitive situations
Ability to work remotely from a variety of locations in the US where AECOM has an office
Occasional advance-scheduled travel for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other business-critical activities
Must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future
Relocation is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location