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

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

<strong>Job Description</strong><br/><br/><strong>AECOM</strong> is seeking a talented and experienced <strong>Design Manager </strong>to be based out of any AECOM office with some telecommuting and expected travel. The qualified candidate will oversee a wide variety of colocation and <strong>hyper-scale data center projects</strong> 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.<br/><br/>This position offers the flexibility of a remote work schedule and can be based from a variety of locations in the US where AECOM has an office.<br/><br/><strong>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</strong><br/><br/><strong>AECOM </strong>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. <br/><br/><strong>Job Responsibilities</strong><br/><ul><li>Lead data center due diligence and design teams to deliver projects that meet the client's requirements, on schedule and to a high degree of quality. Design disciplines will include architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, ICT, and BMS/EPMS.</li><li>Develop and enforce multi-site project and program management plans.</li><li>Host and attend meetings with clients and external stakeholders. </li><li>Proactively manage and communicate change throughout the project both within AECOM and to our clients.</li><li>Identify problems early and develop creative solutions.</li><li>Proactively communicate with all stakeholders to provide project updates and resolve outstanding issues.</li><li>Develop technical and financial proposals for new and add/move/change data center design projects</li><li>Develop trusting relationships with client stakeholders/buyers</li></ul><br/><br/><strong>Qualifications</strong><br/><br/><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong><br/><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, plus ten (10) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education</li></ul><br/><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong><br/><ul><li>Master's degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering</li><li>Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Architecture License</li><li>12 years of relevant experience in design and/or project management</li><li>Lean Six Sigma Certification</li><li>Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Professional</li><li>Active or recent leadership in data center and mission-critical trade organization</li><li>12 years in colocation and/or hyper-scale data center design management & engineering</li><li>Excellent communication (written/oral)</li><li>Ability to work in dynamic, time-sensitive situations and with minimal oversight</li><li>Team leadership skills</li><li>Strong interpersonal and presentation skills</li></ul><br/><br/><strong>Additional Information</strong><br/><ul><li>Relocation is not available for this position</li><li>Sponsorship is available for this position</li></ul>

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...