Associate Project Manager:Data Centers

AECOM; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide array of compensation and benefits

Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment

Job summary

A global engineering consulting firm in Dublin is seeking an Associate Project Manager specializing in data centres. You will oversee client portfolios and ensure high-quality project execution throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities include managing risks and mentoring Project Managers. A postgraduate qualification in a related field and progress towards Chartered status with a professional body are required.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Project Management, Construction, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.
• Working towards Chartered status with professional bodies like RICS, CIOB, or ICE.
• Membership with APM would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of clients delivering multiple concurrent data centre projects.
• Drive revenue growth through repeat business by ensuring consistent, high‑quality project execution.
• Supervise and mentor Project Managers overseeing multiple projects.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Client Engagement

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Project Management or related discipline

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

Job Description

At AECOM, we are currently seeking an Associate Project Manager: Data Centers to join our Dublin office.

The Opportunity

As an Associate Project Manager specialising in data centres and colocation facilities, you will support the successful delivery of mission‑critical projects. You will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle—from early‑stage concept and design development through procurement, construction, and commissioning—ensuring projects meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of clients delivering multiple concurrent data centre projects.
• Drive revenue growth through repeat business by ensuring consistent, high‑quality project execution.
• Achieve and maintain targeted profit margins across all assigned projects.
• Deliver projects without financial write‑downs or margin erosion.
• Manage projects involving Risk Triggering Factors (RTFs), proactively identifying and mitigating potential issues.
• Lead complex client engagements and high‑value, technically demanding projects.
• Exercise decision‑making authority to guide project teams in identifying risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Direct teams to operate efficiently while minimizing exposure to contractual claims.
• Supervise and mentor Project Managers overseeing multiple projects or large‑scale programmes.

Qualifications

• A postgraduate qualification in Project Management, Construction, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Currently working towards Chartered status with one of the following professional bodies: RICS, CIOB, ICE, RIBA, or Engineers Ireland.
• Membership or affiliation with APM would be advantageous.

Additional Information

For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Colum Calnan.

Benefits

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.

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 programme 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. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.

Work Location Model

Hybrid – you will have the flexibility you need to do your best work in a dynamic environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Job Information

ReqID: J10149377
Business Line: B&P – Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Program & Project Management
Work Location Model: Hybrid