Job Description
AECOM EC specialises in the concept-to-detailed design engineering phase of multidisciplinary infrastructure projects, delivering engineering and design services for global project portfolios rather than domestic projects, construction management, or site execution activities.
Experience leading and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams on data centre warehouse facility design projects through the concept, preliminary, and detailed design phases is essential. This includes responsibility for design delivery, technical coordination, stakeholder engagement, and integration across multiple engineering disciplines.
We are seeking a talented and experienced individual to join our Data Centre PM/DM team, focusing on both international and local data centre projects. The role is based in India where our technical teams are located. You will have the opportunity to work with global teams on high‑profile, fast‑paced data centre projects for major international clients.
To be considered for this role, candidates MUST have proven experience in data centre design, as well as broader building design experience.
As a Senior Design Manager, you will oversee hyperscale data centre projects end‑to‑end: site due diligence, master planning, conceptual design, schematic design, detailed design, construction documentation, and construction administration. This role requires hands‑on leadership of data centre and building design teams, not only PM oversight.
You will be client‑facing, responsible for leading and coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams. A background in architecture or engineering is essential, along with strong written and verbal communication skills.
You will also build and maintain strong relationships with clients, while helping grow our multidisciplinary data centre team and service offerings.
- Own the project basis of design and manage localization requirements for international data centre standards.
- Detect, track, and resolve scope changes, inconsistencies, and design issues throughout the project lifecycle.
- Facilitate and participate in meetings with clients and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated and technically robust solutions.
- Lead AECOM EC’s data centre design team, promoting collaboration, shared ownership, and high performance.
- Proactively manage and communicate design and project changes to all parties.
- Identify technical or coordination challenges early and develop effective, creative solutions.
- Manage contract administration and design deliverables.
- Provide clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders regarding progress, risks, and issues.
- Support resource planning: identify, onboard, and offboard design contributors as needed.
- Prepare and deliver client presentations and participate in design interviews.
- Contribute to bids and proposals, including technical scoping, planning, and resource estimation.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage data centre core and shell due diligence and design projects (architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, and fire protection) from concepts through construction, ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, design requirements, and quality.
- Develop trusted relationships with client stakeholders and technical decision‑makers.
- Engage confidently and proactively with clients, contractors, and supply‑chain partners.
- Lead multidisciplinary coordination of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design packages on data centre and building design projects.
- Perform and oversee peer reviews and quality checks in line with AECOM standards.
- Responsible for the overall management administration to project and assists in establishing project specific objectives and policies.
- Provides management and guidance to subordinate managers, enforces company and project policies, and a primary liaison between AECOM and client interface.
- Oversees and ensures all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule through subordinate managers and supervisors.
- Responsible for administering the project from budgeting/schedule stage through procurement and contract closeout. Position has significant profit/loss responsibility for assigned project.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Services engineering or a related field.
- + 15 years of experience. ME, UK&I, and/or ANZ experience will be an added advantage.
- PMP certification is an added advantage
- Extensive experience as a PM/DM in data centers projects focusing on design management with strong technical expertise
- Dynamic leadership skills and experience in managing multidisciplinary design teams.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
We welcome applications from dedicated Data Center Project Managers / Design Managers who are eager to contribute to high-quality infrastructure projects in a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
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