Semiconductor Design Manager, Data Center

AECOM is seeking a talented and experienced Design Manager to be based out of any AECOM office within the US with remote work options flexibility. The qualified candidate will oversee a variety of semiconductor manufacturing or other advanced manufacturing projects, ensuring they meet client requirements and maintain high quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead semiconductor manufacturing facility design team to deliver projects that meet the client’s requirements, on schedule and to a high degree of quality. Design disciplines will include architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, ICT, and BMS/EPMS
• Manage project resources, including onboarding/offboarding staff to ensure appropriate resourcing for project needs
• As our projects are located across the US, the delivery teams will be a combination of semiconductor SMEs in our centers of excellence and engineers local to the project site. Hence strong communication and management skills are essential
• Host and attend meetings with clients and other stakeholders
• Identify problems early and develop creative solutions
• Manage AECOM’s semiconductor manufacturing facility design team, fostering a sense of comradery, collective ownership, and collaboration
• Proactively manage and communicate change throughout the project
• Oversee, and perform peer reviews and quality checks in line with client and AECOM standards
• Proactively communicate with all stakeholders to provide project updates and resolve outstanding issues
• Develop technical and financial proposals
• Build trusting relationships with clients

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering, plus ten (10) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership experience
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Architecture License
• 10 years of relevant experience in design and/or project management
• 5 years of experience in semiconductor design
• Emotional intelligence and situational awareness: Demonstrated ability to assess social and professional dynamics, adapt communication style accordingly, and respond appropriately in diverse situations
• Strong interpersonal judgment: Capable of understanding group dynamics and adjusting tone, messaging, or actions to align with the context and audience
• Situational adaptability: Ability to read social cues, navigate nuanced environments, and make informed decisions based on audience or stakeholder reactions
• Excellent communication (written/oral)
• Ability to work in dynamic, time-sensitive situations and with minimal oversight
• Team leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills