Digital Infrastructure Design Manager

AECOM

Digital Infrastructure Design Manager leading multidisciplinary teams on global digital infrastructure projects. Designing cable landing stations, fiber optic infrastructure and network operations facilities.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $145,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading digital infrastructure projects, including telecommunications and utility coordination, while effectively managing project scope, schedule, and budget. Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and maintain strong client relationships in fast-paced environments.

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Project ManagementTelecommunications InfrastructureMultidisciplinary Team CoordinationClient Relationship ManagementProfessional Engineer (PE) Certification

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Hard Skills

Project Scope ManagementBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementTelecommunications Facility DesignFiber Network PlanningEnvironmental Review ProcessesUtility CoordinationRisk Mitigation StrategiesDesign Compliance ReviewConstruction Administration

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsStakeholder ManagementLeadershipMentoringTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

BIM/RevitBluebeamCivil3-DFiber Network Planning Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE)

Industry Keywords

Digital InfrastructureCable Landing StationMission Critical FacilitiesSubmarine Cable SystemsTerrestrial Backhaul NetworksDark Fiber InfrastructureCarrier-Neutral FacilitiesInternational Telecommunications Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning, design, and delivery of digital infrastructure projects from site selection through design and delivery.
Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, security, environmental, and permitting disciplines.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk throughout all project phases.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and project partners.
Support site due diligence, feasibility evaluations, and infrastructure planning activities.
Lead design coordination for cable landing station facilities, backhaul fiber routes, network support facilities, and related telecommunications infrastructure.
Coordinate utility, power, resiliency, security, and operational requirements associated with mission-critical communications facilities.
Facilitate design workshops, technical reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to support successful project outcomes.
Review design deliverables to ensure compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and AECOM quality processes.
Support construction administration activities including RFI responses, submittal reviews, field coordination, and commissioning support.
Contribute to proposal development, project pursuits, and strategic business growth initiatives.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services.
Mentor junior staff and support the continued growth of AECOM's Digital Infrastructure practice.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Architecture, Construction Management, Information Technology, or a related field + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Professional Engineer (PE) or similar industry certification.
Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and client communications.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Experience supporting telecommunications, digital infrastructure, fiber networks, mission critical facilities, utility infrastructure, cable landing station, broadband, carrier, network infrastructure, data center projects, or related project delivery environments.
Experience with submarine cable systems, cable landing stations, terrestrial backhaul networks, dark fiber infrastructure, or carrier-neutral facilities.
Experience supporting international telecommunications infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with telecommunications facility design, network resiliency requirements, mission-critical infrastructure.
Experience with permitting, utility coordination, and environmental review processes.
Knowledge of BIM/Revit, Bluebeam, fiber network planning tools, Civil3-D or related design technologies.
Strong stakeholder management and client relationship skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments.
Proven leadership and team development capabilities.

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