AECOM · 20 hours ago
Data Center Design Manager
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $240K/yr
8+ years expAECOM is a global leader in infrastructure consulting, delivering impactful projects worldwide. The Design Manager will oversee colocation and hyper-scale data center projects, managing design teams to ensure high-quality delivery that meets client requirements.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Lead data center due diligence and design teams to deliver projects that meet the client’s requirements, on schedule and to a high degree of quality. Design disciplines will include architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, ICT, and BMS/EPMS
Develop and enforce multi-site project and program management plans
Host and attend meetings with clients and external stakeholders
Proactively manage and communicate change throughout the project both within AECOM and to our clients
Identify problems early and develop creative solutions
Proactively communicate with all stakeholders to provide project updates and resolve outstanding issues
Develop technical and financial proposals for new and add/move/change data center design projects
Develop trusting relationships with client stakeholders/buyers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, plus ten (8) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Preferred
Master's degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Architecture License
10 years of relevant experience in design and/or project management
Lean Six Sigma Certification
Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Professional
Active or recent leadership in data center and mission-critical trade organization
10 years in colocation and/or hyper-scale data center design management & engineering
Excellent communication (written/oral)
Ability to work in dynamic, time-sensitive situations and with minimal oversight
Team leadership skills
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absences
Voluntary benefits
Perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2012-12-31Grant· $0.01M
2007-05-11IPO
Leadership Team
W. Troy Rudd
CEO
Sandra Broughton
Corporate Vice President - Global Head of Travel
Recent News
2026-01-06
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