Deputy Design Manager I, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

AECOM; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a confident Deputy Design Manager to support colocation and hyperscale data center projects from due diligence to design, construction documents and administration. This role offers remote work with travel as needed and can be based from any US location with an office.

Ideal candidates have experience in data center environments, strong communication and organizational skills, and a track record of coordinating complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree + 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• 2+ years of experience working in A/E firms.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Architecture License preferred.
• 4 years of relevant experience in design and/or project management preferred.
• 1 year in colocation and/or hyper-scale data center design management or engineering preferred.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Ability to work in dynamic, time-sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Design Manager in daily project coordination activities across disciplines.
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes, progressing toward independent ownership.
• Capture accurate technical notes during interdisciplinary meetings and coordinate with discipline leads to confirm accuracy.
• Attend client and stakeholder meetings and track key decisions, risks, and action items.
• Proactively assist in tracking, managing, and communicating project changes internally and externally.
• Grow into serving as backup to the Design Manager when required.
• Coordinate internal and external design meetings using Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, and other client platforms.
• Track action items and follow up with internal teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Distribute client communications and internal updates to maintain alignment.
• Maintain organized project documentation including RFIs, submittals, drawing revisions, and tracking logs.
• Update spreadsheets, dashboards, trackers, and internal and external reporting tools.
• Assist with specification edits, data entry, and updates within internal reporting systems.
• Develop innovative tracking mechanisms and proactively suggest process improvements.
• Manage project files across SharePoint, MS Teams, Google Drive, and Box to ensure accessibility and accuracy.
• Ensure QA and QC sets, daily prints, and deliverables are properly prepared and stored.
• Assist in assembling and organizing final deliverables prior to submission.
• Support Design and Project Managers in developing technical and financial proposals for new and add, move, change data center projects.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Client coordination

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) or Architecture License

Tools

SharePoint

MS Teams

Google Drive

Box

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.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. 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 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a motivated Deputy Design Manager to support colocation and hyperscale data center projects from site due diligence and campus planning through design, construction documents, and construction administration. The ideal candidate has experience supporting project and design managers on data center projects within an A/E environment.

This role supports coordination, documentation, and delivery of complex data center projects, with the expectation of increasing independence and the ability to serve as backup Design Manager.

This position offers the flexibility of a remote work schedule and can be based from a variety of locations in the US were AECOM has an office.

Although the position is primarily remote periodic travel may be required for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other business‑critical activities. Travel is expected to be occasional and scheduled in advance.

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.

Project Coordination and Leadership Support

• Support the Design Manager in daily project coordination activities across disciplines
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes, progressing toward independent ownership
• Capture accurate technical notes during interdisciplinary meetings and coordinate with discipline leads to confirm accuracy
• Attend client and stakeholder meetings and track key decisions, risks, and action items
• Proactively assist in tracking, managing, and communicating project changes internally and externally
• Grow into serving as backup to the Design Manager when required

Scheduling and Communication

• Coordinate internal and external design meetings using Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, and other client platforms
• Track action items and follow up with internal teams to ensure timely resolution
• Distribute client communications and internal updates to maintain alignment

Documentation and Deliverables Management

• Maintain organized project documentation including RFIs, submittals, drawing revisions, and tracking logs
• Update spreadsheets, dashboards, trackers, and internal and external reporting tools
• Assist with specification edits, data entry, and updates within internal reporting systems
• Develop innovative tracking mechanisms and proactively suggest process improvements
• Manage project files across SharePoint, MS Teams, Google Drive, and Box to ensure accessibility and accuracy
• Ensure QA and QC sets, daily prints, and deliverables are properly prepared and stored
• Assist in assembling and organizing final deliverables prior to submission
• Support Design and Project Managers in developing technical and financial proposals for new and add, move, change data center projects

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree + 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• 2+ years of experience working in A/E firms

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Architecture License
• 4 years of relevant experience in design and/or project management
• 1 year in colocation and/or hyper‑scale data center design management or engineering
• Excellent communication (written/oral) and organization skills
• Ability to work in dynamic, time‑sensitive situations

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position
• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY JANUARY 6, 2027.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $110000 to $158000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include 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, and employee stock purchase plan.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting‑edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award‑winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.