Data Center Design Manager / Project Manager

Arup; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 163,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Data Center Design Manager/Project Manager to lead the design effort for data center and critical facilities projects. You will guide an integrated team of engineers, ensuring high-quality deliverables and profitable outcomes.

The role requires 12+ years in data center design or design management, strong cross-discipline coordination, and the ability to travel. PE license is preferred or obtainable within a year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, Architectural or relevant Engineering field; 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.
• PE license preferred or able to obtain within 1 year.
• Ability to travel and work on virtual teams across the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of data center projects and manage the technical team to meet corporate standards.
• Manage client expectations and build strong client relationships.
• Assist in defining project schedules, staffing and cost targets.
• Identify and manage project risks.
• Deliver high-quality work, client satisfaction and profitability.
• Assist leadership in developing data center business regionally and leading major bids.

Skills

Engineering degree

Team leadership

Cross-discipline coordination

PE license

Travel ability

Data center design experience

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

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 background. 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.

The Opportunity

• 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
• Handling client expectations and building client relationships
• Assist in defining project schedules, staffing, and cost targets
• Identify and handle project risks
• Delivering 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

The Skills

• 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

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future
Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available

San Francisco Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in San Francisco is $163, 392 to $188,550 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of San Francisco will differ.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.