Data Center Design Manager / Project Manager

Arup; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking an experienced Data Center Design Manager / Project Manager to lead the design efforts for data center and critical facilities from our San Francisco office. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, ensure high-quality technical deliverables, and maintain strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes delivering complex projects with profitability and working with regional leadership to grow the data center business across the Americas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, Architectural or relevant Engineering degree (Professional Engineering degree preferred).
• 12+ years of experience in data center or mission‑critical facilities design and/or design management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical design teams and deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate cross‑discipline design integration.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain within 1 year preferred.
• Ability to travel and work on virtual teams across the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effective and efficient delivery of data center projects, managing the performance of the technical team consisting of both internal and external project team resources, in full compliance with corporate standards.
• Handle client expectations and build client relationships.
• Assist in defining project schedules, staffing, and cost targets.
• Identify and handle project risks.
• Deliver work to a high standard of quality, client satisfaction and profitability.
• Assist Americas Science, Industry and Technology leadership in developing data center business regionally, finding opportunities with current and new clients, developing client relationships and leading major bids.

Skills

Data Center Design

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Cross-disciplinary coordination

PE license (preferred)

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Design Manager / Project Manager based out of our San Francisco office with a strong background in Mechanical, Electrical, or relevant engineering fields. This role focuses on leading the design effort for data center and critical facilities projects, ensuring high-quality technical deliverables and effective integration across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effective and efficient delivery of data center projects, managing the performance of the technical team consisting of both internal and external project team resources, in full compliance with corporate standards.
• Handle client expectations and build client relationships.
• Assist in defining project schedules, staffing, and cost targets.
• Identify and handle project risks.
• Deliver work to a high standard of quality, client satisfaction and profitability.
• Assist Americas Science, Industry and Technology leadership in developing data center business regionally, finding opportunities with current and new clients, developing client relationships and leading major bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Civil, Structural, Architectural or relevant Engineering degree (Professional Engineering degree preferred).
• 12+ years of experience in data center or mission‑critical facilities design and/or design management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical design teams and deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate cross‑discipline design integration.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain within 1 year preferred.
• Ability to travel and work on virtual teams across the region.

EEO Statement

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.