Deputy Design Manager, Data Center (Remote)
📍 Job Overview
Job Title: Deputy Design Manager, Data Center
Company: AECOM
Location: Arlington, Virginia, United States
Job Type: Full-time
Category: Infrastructure Projects / Design Management
Date Posted: February 25, 2026
Experience Level: 2-5 Years
Remote Status: Remote OK
🚀 Role Summary
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This role is a critical support function within AECOM's Data Center division, focused on the end-to-end project lifecycle from initial site assessment to construction administration for colocation and hyperscale facilities.
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The Deputy Design Manager will work closely with senior Design Managers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of complex data center projects, developing skills to eventually act as a backup Design Manager.
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Responsibilities include detailed project coordination across multiple disciplines, meticulous documentation management, and proactive communication with internal teams and external clients.
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This position offers significant opportunities for career advancement within the growing data center infrastructure sector, leveraging AECOM's global expertise and project portfolio.
📝 Enhancement Note: The job title "Deputy Design Manager"
Application Requirements
Minimum requirements include a BA/BS degree or demonstrated equivalency plus 4 years of relevant experience, or 2+ years of experience working in A/E firms. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, and 1 year in colocation and/or hyper-scale data center design management.