Data Center Senior Design Manager

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Design Manager for Data Centre to be based in Romania’s Enterprise Capabilities office in Bucharest. This position will support a team locally based in Romania and Global Teams. As a part of AECOM's culture, it offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement which accommodates both office and out-of-office work schedules.

About Enterprise Capabilities

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry. 

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.  

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Overview
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Design Manager to lead the technical delivery of hyperscale data center projects in Romania. This role focuses on overseeing the design process from master planning through detailed design and construction documentation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in architecture or engineering, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary design teams to ensure high-quality outcomes. The purpose of this role is to manage a project team on a major client account or complex and major project (including Data Centers). Actively engaged in business development and securing new or repeat business. Supports AECOM key business or corporate initiatives.

Here is what you will do:

Technical Excellence:

• Advises local management on Project/Design Management strategies.
• Engages with project management teams to confirm project approach and review deliverables
• Regularly reviews and audits projects to ensure appropriate Project/Design Management activities are implemented to prevent rework.
• Performs independent expert reviews of high-risk project proposals and deliverables.
• Advises on best international practice, ensuring adherence to corporate standards.
• Ensures that all activities are performed safely and comply with AECOM’s HSE, QA and QC requirements.
• Maintains liaison with units and individuals inside and outside the organisation concerning the Project Management area of competence.
• Responsible for independently resolving all managerial matters related to Project Management issues within the discipline.
• Leads digital transformation strategy and implementation and embraces the changes within the discipline.
• Part of the global practice line and responsible for regular liaison with global leads, ensuring the best resources are utilised.

Project/Design Management:

• Acts as Project Manager/Design Manager on large and/or complex projects (including Data Centers).
• Drives a culture of financial responsibility, ensuring maximum profitability.
• Has a solid understanding of project delivery requirements and is well versed with AECOM’s project delivery procedures.
• Records precise information about work scope from the client and seeks formal agreement, including change management

 
Client Relationship Management:

• Builds positive long-term relationships with key senior staff in the client organisation.
• Actively involved with clients and leads business development initiatives, participating in preparing major bids and proposals on the commercial and technical side.
• Nurtures a client base and builds strategic partnerships with clients to secure work for the region following established targets.
• Contributes to client satisfaction by being responsive in a timely and effective manner on any client queries.
• Applies acquired expertise and knowledge to solve business challenges and develops the technical strategy for proposals within the area of expertise.
• Identifies trends, issues and opportunities for their area of the business, industry, service line or process.

Interdisciplinary Coordination: 

• Ensures assigned teams effectively coordinate with each other.

Qualifications

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Honours degree in built environment field of study with a minimum of nineteen (19) years' relevant post-graduate experience;

• B-Tech degree in built environment field of study with a minimum of twenty (20) years’ relevant post-graduate experience;

• National Higher Diploma in built environment field of study with a minimum of twenty-one (21) years’ relevant post-graduate experience;

• National Diploma in built environment field of study with a minimum of twenty-two (22) years’ relevant post-graduate experience;

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management related field of study, such as procurement, quantity surveying, engineering, architecture, planning, contracting, etc with a minimum of twenty (20) years' relevant post-graduate experience

• Required: Check this:

• Registration as PrEng with ECSA, OR Registration as PrArch with SACAP, OR Registration as PrCPM with SACPCMP (PrCPM), OR Certification as PMP / PgMP / PfMP / PMI-SP / PMI-ACP with PMI

Additional Information

At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity

At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.

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. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

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. 

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.

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. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

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.