Semiconductor Design Manager, Data Center

Design Manager

Position to be based out of any AECOM office within the US with remote work options flexibility. The qualified candidate will oversee semiconductor manufacturing or other advanced manufacturing projects including master planning, detailed design, and construction administration.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with teams around the world on high‑profile, fast‑paced projects for global clients. This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role with potential for upward career mobility. The position can be hybrid with remote work within the U.S. and some expected travel.

• Lead semiconductor manufacturing facility design team to deliver projects that meet the client’s requirements, on schedule and to a high degree of quality. Design disciplines will include architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, ICT, and BMS/EPMS.
• Manage project resources, including onboarding/offboarding staff to ensure appropriate resourcing for project needs.
• Ensure strong communication and management skills as delivery teams combine semiconductor SMEs and local engineers.
• Host and attend meetings with clients and other stakeholders.
• Identify problems early and develop creative solutions.
• Manage AECOM’s semiconductor manufacturing facility design team, fostering a sense of camaraderie, collective ownership, and collaboration.
• Proactively manage and communicate change throughout the project.
• Oversee, and perform peer reviews and quality checks in line with client and AECOM standards.
• Proactively communicate with all stakeholders to provide project updates and resolve outstanding issues.
• Develop technical and financial proposals.
• Build trusting relationships with clients.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering, plus ten (10) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership experience.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Architecture License
• 10 years of relevant experience in design and/or project management
• 5 years of experience in semiconductor design
• Emotional intelligence and situational awareness, including ability to assess social and professional dynamics, adapt communication style accordingly, and respond appropriately in diverse situations.
• Strong interpersonal judgment:
  Capable of understanding group dynamics and adjusting tone, messaging, or actions to align with the context and audience.
• Situational adaptability:
  Ability to read social cues, navigate nuanced environments, and make informed decisions based on audience or stakeholder reactions.
• Excellent communication (written/oral)
• Ability to work in dynamic, time‑sensitive situations and with minimal oversight
• Team leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.