About the job
AECOM is on the lookout for a highly skilled and experienced Design Manager to join our team, offering the flexibility of remote work from any AECOM office across the U. S., with occasional travel as needed. The successful candidate will lead a variety of colocation and hyper-scale data center projects, guiding them from initial site evaluations and campus planning through to conceptual, schematic, and detailed design, as well as construction documents and administration. A strong background in either electrical or mechanical engineering and proven experience in managing the design of data centers are essential.
This role provides the flexibility of a remote working arrangement, with the potential for office-based work at various AECOM locations throughout the U. S.
While primarily remote, periodic travel for client meetings, key project milestones, and onsite collaboration may be required. Travel will be planned in advance and is expected to be infrequent.
AECOM is a global leader in the data center consulting space, with strong teams situated in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. This position offers the unique opportunity to collaborate with international teams on high-profile, dynamic data center projects for clients around the world. This role is not only client-facing but also presents significant opportunities for career advancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage data center due diligence and design teams, ensuring projects meet client specifications, deadlines, and quality standards. Design disciplines encompass architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, ICT, and BMS/EPMS.
- Establish and maintain comprehensive project and program management plans across multiple sites.
- Facilitate and participate in client and stakeholder meetings.
- Proactively manage and communicate project changes both internally and to clients.
- Identify potential issues early and devise innovative solutions.
- Maintain regular communication with all stakeholders, providing updates and addressing outstanding concerns.
- Prepare technical and financial proposals for new and existing data center design projects.
- Build and sustain trusting relationships with client stakeholders and buyers.

