Design Manager - Data Centers

AECOM Enterprise Capabilities is seeking a talented and experienced Design Manager - Data Centers to be based in Bogota, Colombia office. The qualified candidate will oversee a wide variety of colocation and hyper-scale data center projects from site due diligence, campus planning, conceptual/schematic/detailed design through construction documents, and construction administration.

Responsibilities

Identify, onboard, and offboard design resources in coordination with department leadership; Lead data center core and shell due diligence and design projects from start to finish, ensuring budget/schedule adherence, satisfaction of design requirements, and repeatable quality; Develop and enforce multi-site project and program management plans; Administer, oversee, and perform peer review and quality checks in line with client and AECOM standards; Oversee and maintain responsibility for project basis of design and localization process; Establish and oversee a process to detect, track and resolve scope changes, errors, or inconsistencies throughout the design process; Host and attend meetings with clients and external stakeholders; Manage and grow AECOM's data center design team; Proactively manage and communicate change throughout the project both within AECOM and to clients; Identify problems early and develop creative solutions; Proactively communicate with all stakeholders to provide project updates and resolve outstanding issues; Develop technical and financial proposals for new and add/move/change data center design projects; Develop trusting relationships with client stakeholders; Oversee preparation of project administration documents

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, plus eight (8) years of relevant experience in design and/or project management or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education; Active or recent leadership in data center and mission-critical trade organization; Excellent communication in Spanish and English (written/oral)

Nice to have

Master's degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering; PMP Certificate; Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Professional (Certificate); 8 years in colocation and/or hyper-scale data center design management & engineering; Ability to work in dynamic, time-sensitive situations and with minimal oversight

Benefits

Medical; Dental; Vision; Life; AD&D; Disability benefits; Paid time off; Leaves of absence; Voluntary benefits; Perks; Flexible work options; Well-being resources; Employee assistance program; Business travel insurance; Service recognition awards; Retirement savings plan; Employee stock purchase plan