Design Manager

Arcadis is hiring a Design Project Manager to lead data center design work across the United States. The role sits in the American Places group and is open to candidates based anywhere in the country. Arcadis works with some of the largest data center providers in the world, and the team is growing.

The person in this role manages the design process for hyperscale data centers, from campus planning and basis of design through the issuance of construction drawings. Expect to travel up to 30% of the time for site visits and client meetings within the United States.

What you will do

• Facilitate client requirements for the design of hyperscale data centers throughout the United States
• Manage the design process from campus planning and basis of design through issuance of construction drawings
• Create a shared plan for the execution of design and oversee construction administration services provided by the external design team
• Coordinate procurement, issuance, and administration of change orders related to design and project scope
• Issue engineering information to vendors and suppliers
• Work with internal and external teams to build relationships, communicate clearly about the project, and keep work moving toward required milestones and deadlines
• Travel to project sites and client meetings, up to 30% of your schedule
• Make sure project deliverables meet milestones and deadlines and are presented in the format the client and related teams require

What they are looking for

• 10 or more years of project design experience with data center designs. Large complex construction projects such as hospitals, high-rises, laboratories, manufacturing plants, or high-power plants are also acceptable
• Experience working with internal and external multidisciplinary teams, and working directly with final client teams
• Experience preparing project plans and technical specifications, developing project implementation plans and schedules, and coordinating internal and external teams
• Experience with projects using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or Building Information Modelling (BIM) engineered solutions
• BA in Architecture or Engineering, or a related field. Licensure (PE, NCARB, RA) is strongly preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects with evolving priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Pay and benefits

The salary range for this position is $80,461 to $132,761. Actual salaries vary based on factors such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions, including medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, a reward and recognition program, and optional benefits such as wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. The company offers nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.

About Arcadis

Arcadis delivers sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. The company has more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries. Arcadis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and encourages women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. The company states 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, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.