East Region Data Center Design Leader

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Job Description AECOM is seeking a talented and experienced Design Manager to be based out of any AECOM with some telecommuting.
The qualified candidate will oversee a wide variety of colocation and hyper-scale data center projects from site due diligence, campus planning, conceptual/schematic/detailed design through construction documents, and construction administration.
The ideal candidate has experience managing the design of colocation and hyper-scale data centers, has a background in electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering, and possesses exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
AECOM is a leader in the global data center consulting industry with robust teams in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with our teams around the world on high-profile, fast-paced data center projects for global clients.
This is a hands-on, client-facing role with an opportunity for upward career mobility.
This is a remote role and can based in any of AECOM's offices.
Job Responsibilities Identify, onboard, and offboard design resources in coordination with department leadership (as needed to support project execution) Lead data center core and shell due diligence and design projects (including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, and fire protection for greenfield and add/move/change projects) from start to finish, ensuring budget/schedule adherence, satisfaction of design requirements, and repeatable quality.
Develop and enforce multi-site project and program management plans.
Administer, oversee, and perform peer review and quality checks in line with client and AECOM standards.
Oversee and maintain responsibility for project basis of design and localization process.
Establish and oversee a process to detect, track and resolve scope changes, errors, or inconsistencies throughout the design process.
Host and attend meetings with clients and external stakeholders.
Manage and grow AECOM’s data center design team, fostering a sense of comradery, collective ownership, and collaboration.
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 Oversee preparation of project administration documents including: Design status updates Action item/risk tracker Meeting minutes Quality reports Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, plus eight (8) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering 10 years of relevant experience in design and/or project management Registered Professional Engineer 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 Additional Information Relocation is not available for this position Sponsorship is not available for this position Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.
The salary range for this position typically is $150,000 - $175,000.
Please note that this role can be based anywhere in the United States and compensation data will vary in each location, including higher or lower than the stated range.
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.
On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.
Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.
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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.
Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.
We also provide a robust global well-being program.
We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.