Data Center Design Manager / Project Manager

Joining Arup

Arups purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Design Manager based out of our San Francisco office with a strong background in Mechanical, Electrical, or relevant engineering background. This role focuses on leading the design effort for data center and critical facilities projects, ensuring high-quality technical deliverables and effective integration across disciplines.

The Opportunity

• Lead the effective and efficient delivery of data center projects, managing the performance of the technical team consisting of both internal and external project team resources, in full compliance with corporate standards.
• Handling client expectations and building client relationships.
• Assist in defining project schedules, staffing, and cost targets.
• Identify and handle project risks.
• Delivering work to a high standard of quality, client satisfaction and profitability.
• Assist Americas Science, Industry and Technology leadership in developing data center business regionally, finding opportunities with current and new clients, developing client relationships and leading major bids.

The Skills

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Civil, Structural, Architectural or relevant Engineering degree (Professional Engineering degree preferred).
• 12+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical facilities design and/or design management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical design teams and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate cross-discipline design integration.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain within 1 year preferred.
• Ability to travel and work on virtual teams across the region.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each members success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arups legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work

At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firms financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working

We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

San Francisco Hiring Range

The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in San Francisco is $163,392 to $188,550 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of San Francisco will differ.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether youre pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.

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