Program Manager Facility Design, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
AECOM
Posted
Feb 27, 2026
Location
Remote
Type
Full-time
Mission
What you will drive
Job Description
Although the position is primarily remote periodic travel may be required for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other business‑critical activities. Travel is expected to be occasional and scheduled in advance.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to play a critical leadership role within the AECOM US Data Center Practice. Candidate will be responsible for driving business performance, leading major proposal efforts, managing strategic client programs, and ensuring successful execution of high-value design projects.
This role operates at the intersection of business development, client management, and project delivery, ensuring that client pursuits are competitive, programs are executed efficiently, and financial and operational objectives are achieved.
The Program Manager will partner closely with executive leadership, design directors, client account managers, and discipline leaders to support revenue growth, client satisfaction, and operational excellence across hyperscale and colocation data center programs.
This position is ideal for a highly organized, business-minded leader with deep experience in managing complex A/E/C programs and supporting major proposal pursuits.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide program-level leadership across multiple concurrent data center design projects
· Monitor program performance including schedule, budget, staffing, and risk
· Identify and resolve program-level constraints impacting delivery
· Ensure consistency of execution across multiple projects and clients
· Support Design Managers and Project Managers in maintaining successful delivery
Support business development and proposal writing for new pursuits.
Lead preparation of major technical and commercial proposals, including:
· Go / No-Go coordination
· Proposal schedules and deliverable management
· Fee strategy coordination
· Staffing plans and resource alignment
· Executive review coordination
· Interview preparation and coaching
Coordinate closely with Client Account Managers, and Technical Leaders
Improve proposal processes, templates, and win strategies
Support capture planning for strategic pursuits
· Serve as a key point of contact for strategic clients
· Participate in client meetings, presentations, and program reviews
· Support Client Account Managers in maintaining strong client relationships
· Help identify new opportunities within existing client programs
· Assist in managing client expectations and overall client experience
· Travel as needed for project-related activities such as client meetings and site visits.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
8–15 years of experience in the A/E/C industry
Minimum 5+ years managing complex programs or major projects
Experience supporting or leading proposal efforts
Strong understanding of A/E project delivery process
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Strong business and financial acumen
Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
Direct experience supporting data center projects
Experience working with hyperscale or colocation clients
Experience managing large multi-disciplinary design teams
Experience with Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery models
PMP certification preferred
Professional licensure (Architect, Engineer) is a plus but not required
US Citizenship
Additional Information:
Relocation is not available for this role.
Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Hybrid work location model, fully remote work is negotiable.
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary: Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The annual salary range for this position is $165,000 to $220,000.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
Job Description
Although the position is primarily remote periodic travel may be required for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other business‑critical activities. Travel is expected to be occasional and scheduled in advance.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to play a critical leadership role within the AECOM US Data Center Practice. Candidate will be responsible for driving business performance, leading major proposal efforts, managing strategic client programs, and ensuring successful execution of high-value design projects.
This role operates at the intersection of business development, client management, and project delivery, ensuring that client pursuits are competitive, programs are executed efficiently, and financial and operational objectives are achieved.
The Program Manager will partner closely with executive leadership, design directors, client account managers, and discipline leaders to support revenue growth, client satisfaction, and operational excellence across hyperscale and colocation data center programs.
This position is ideal for a highly organized, business-minded leader with deep experience in managing complex A/E/C programs and supporting major proposal pursuits.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide program-level leadership across multiple concurrent data center design projects
· Monitor program performance including schedule, budget, staffing, and risk
· Identify and resolve program-level constraints impacting delivery
· Ensure consistency of execution across multiple projects and clients
· Support Design Managers and Project Managers in maintaining successful delivery
Support business development and proposal writing for new pursuits.
Lead preparation of major technical and commercial proposals, including:
· Go / No-Go coordination
· Proposal schedules and deliverable management
· Fee strategy coordination
· Staffing plans and resource alignment
· Executive review coordination
· Interview preparation and coaching
Coordinate closely with Client Account Managers, and Technical Leaders
Improve proposal processes, templates, and win strategies
Support capture planning for strategic pursuits
· Serve as a key point of contact for strategic clients
· Participate in client meetings, presentations, and program reviews
· Support Client Account Managers in maintaining strong client relationships
· Help identify new opportunities within existing client programs
· Assist in managing client expectations and overall client experience
· Travel as needed for project-related activities such as client meetings and site visits.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
8–15 years of experience in the A/E/C industry
Minimum 5+ years managing complex programs or major projects
Experience supporting or leading proposal efforts
Strong understanding of A/E project delivery process
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Strong business and financial acumen
Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
Direct experience supporting data center projects
Experience working with hyperscale or colocation clients
Experience managing large multi-disciplinary design teams
Experience with Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery models
PMP certification preferred
Professional licensure (Architect, Engineer) is a plus but not required
US Citizenship
Additional Information:
Relocation is not available for this role.
Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Hybrid work location model, fully remote work is negotiable.
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary: Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The annual salary range for this position is $165,000 to $220,000.
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