Design Project Manager - Data Center Design

Position

Design Project Manager – Data Center Design

Location

USA – this role can be based anywhere in the United States. Travel up to 30 % of the time domestically.

About Arcadis

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description

When you think of data centers, think of Arcadis!
Arcadis collaborates with some of the world's largest data center providers. We are growing and need to add experienced Data Center Design Project Managers to our American Places group.

Role Accountabilities

• Facilitate client requirements for the design of hyperscale data centers throughout the United States.
• Manage the design process from campus planning/basis of design stage through issuance of construction drawings, including:
  • Creation of a shared plan for execution of design.
  • Oversight of construction administration services provided by the external design team.
  • Coordination of procurement, issue, and administration of change orders related to design and project scope.
  • Issuance of engineering information to related vendors and suppliers.
• Work with internal and external teams, building strong positive relationships that produce quality work, provide clear communication related to the project, and ensure progression meets required milestones and deadlines.
• Travel to project sites, client meetings, etc. (up to 30 % of schedule).
• Ensure project deliverables meet milestones, deadlines, and are presented in the format required by the final client and related teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10 + years of project design experience with data center designs, or large complex construction projects such as hospitals, high‑rises, laboratories, manufacturing plants, or high‑power plants.
• Experience working with internal and external multidisciplinary teams and directly with final client teams.
• Experience in preparation of project plans, technical specifications, development of project implementation plans and schedules, and coordination of internal and external teams.
• Experience with Autodesk platforms: Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or Building Information Modelling (BIM) engineered solutions.
• BA in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field. Preferred licensure (PE, NCARB, RA) is strongly preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with evolving priorities in a dynamic, deadline‑driven environment.

Why Arcadis?

• Empowered to be your best; skills‑based career path.
• Meaningful work delivering sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.
• Opportunity to make a mark on your career, colleagues, clients, life, and the world.

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k).
• Short‑Term Disability (STD), Long‑Term Disability (LTD), AD&D, life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Reward & recognition program.
• Optional wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO per year (accrued).
• Salary range: $80,461 – $132,761 (actual salaries vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location).

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves accountable for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis, including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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