Program Manager, Facility Design, Data Centers

AECOM

Program Manager leading hyperscale data center projects for AECOM, a global infrastructure firm. Responsibilities include project leadership, client management, and business development across multiple concurrent initiatives.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $165,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field plus eight (8) years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Minimum 5+ years managing complex programs or major projects
Experience supporting or leading proposal efforts
Strong understanding of A/E/C project delivery process
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Strong business and financial acumen
Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
paid time off
leaves of absences
voluntary benefits
perks
flexible work options
well-being resources
employee assistance program
business travel insurance
service recognition awards
retirement savings plan
employee stock purchase plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementproject managementproposal writingbudget managementrisk managementresource alignmenttechnical proposal preparationcommercial proposal preparationclient relationship managementA/E/C project delivery

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationbusiness acumenfinancial acumenclient managementproblem-solvingorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillscoachingpresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in ArchitectureBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Construction Management