Data Center Design Manager / Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Design Manager / Project Manager based out of our San Francisco office with a strong background in Mechanical, Electrical, or relevant engineering background. This role focuses on leading the design effort for data center and critical facilities projects, ensuring high-quality technical deliverables and effective integration across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effective and efficient delivery of data center projects, managing the performance of the technical team consisting of both internal and external project team resources, in full compliance with corporate standards
• Handle client expectations and build client relationships
• Aid in defining project schedules, staffing, and cost targets
• Identify and handle project risks
• Deliver work to a high standard of quality, client satisfaction, and profitability
• Aid Americas Science, Industry and Technology leadership in developing data center business regionally, finding opportunities with current and new clients, developing client relationships, and leading major bids

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Civil, Structural, Architectural or relevant Engineering degree (Professional Engineering degree preferred)
• 12+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical facilities design and/or design management
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical design teams and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate cross-discipline design integration
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain within 1 year preferred
• Ability to travel and work on virtual teams across the region

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Civil, Structural, Architectural or relevant Engineering degree (Professional Engineering degree preferred)
• 12+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical facilities design and/or design management
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical design teams and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate cross-discipline design integration
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain within 1 year preferred
• Ability to travel and work on virtual teams across the region

What We Offer You

• Competitive, fair and equitable pay
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and welfare security, learning opportunities, and the potential to have an impact through the work done
• Profit Share - a key part of the reward, enabling members to share in the results of the collective efforts
• Flexible Working - options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek
• Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) providing an opportunity to share in the success of the Firm

San Francisco Hiring Range

The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in San Francisco is $163, 392 to $188,550 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary.

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly. Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability. Stay safe online. Recruitment fraud is on the rise, and Arup's name, logo, and branding have been used in fraudulent job advertisements. Arup will never ask for bank information as part of our recruitment process.