Design Manager, Data Centers

AECOM

. 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 .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $190,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing colocation and hyper-scale data center projects, including design, construction administration, and project management. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, develop client relationships, and deliver projects that meet quality standards and schedules.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Center Design ManagementProject ManagementProfessional Engineer (P.E.) LicenseLean Six Sigma CertificationUptime Institute Accredited Tier Professional

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Hard Skills

ArchitectureMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringConstruction AdministrationProject SchedulingTechnical Proposal DevelopmentProblem Identification and ResolutionCampus PlanningDesign DocumentationMulti-Site Project Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTeam LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsCreative Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (P.E.) LicenseLean Six Sigma CertificationUptime Institute Accredited Tier Professional

Industry Keywords

ColocationHyper-Scale Data CenterMission-CriticalAECOMStakeholder ManagementConstruction DocumentsDesign TeamsClient RequirementsQuality StandardsDynamic Situations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

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
Career growth and leadership development opportunities