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New York, New York, United States of America | Austin, Texas, United States of America
Overview
We are seeking a Design Manager, Engineering - Data Center Division to join our US BP&I Team. This position will be responsible for accelerating growth across all of our US growth regions (Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Georgia, Florida, Texas and Southwest) through the application of new approaches, strategies, technology and solutions to both existing business and emerging opportunities. The position can be based out of any of our offices and requires frequent travel across the country. This role will report to our Property Sector Lead and work across our business, in close collaboration with:
- Regional Leads in each growth hub
- Industrial Sector Lead
- Senior Director Innovation
- Business Development and Strategy (BD&S) team
- Technical Practice Organization (TPO) Leadership
- Business Units (BU's) Leadership
- Chief Growth Officer
- Power and Renewables lead
- Key Account Management Team(s)
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious initiative-taker to be a key contributor to growth and expansion of our Data Center Business. You will be a key face of the company, brand ambassador, and lead for strategic growth and expansion of our full Data Center services throughout the region focused on Hyper Scalers, developers, DC Users. You will also drive our continued growth in the region focused on targeted private clients in the power, industrial, and FI markets.
The Senior Director of Project Design for Data Centers will lead the development and execution of design strategies for large-scale mission-critical facilities. This role requires a strong design engineering background, deep understanding of data center architecture and building systems, and exceptional leadership skills to drive technical excellence. The successful candidate will ensure innovative, efficient, and sustainable design solutions while collaborating across multiple disciplines to deliver world-class projects for our clients.
- Client Development: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in client data center project teams. Act as a trusted advisor, providing design leadership and strategic insights to enhance client engagement.
- Technical Excellence: Establish and maintain design standards for data center projects, ensuring compliance with industry best practices. Provide thought leadership through internal technical forums and external client engagements. Champion innovation and sustainability in design solutions.
- Resource Development: Develop and mentor a high-performing design team, ensuring technical capability and consistency across projects. Serve as the primary point of contact for design engineering expertise within the organization.
- Technology & Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify emerging technologies, design trends, and competitive landscape. Drive strategic partnerships with suppliers and technology providers at regional and national levels.
- Collaboration: Work closely with architecture, engineering, procurement, and project management teams to ensure integrated design delivery. Facilitate cross-functional coordination to achieve project milestones and client satisfaction.
- Project Delivery: Oversee design execution for multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring alignment with client objectives and business goals. Provide project leadership with financial accountability for design scope and deliverables.
- Reporting: Prepare and present executive-level reports on design progress, technical developments, supplier engagements, and industry trends.
Your role
- You will be a leader in the business, demonstrating collaboration and cohesion while driving dedicated support for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. You will be a strong ally for our ERGs.
- Responsible for growth, supporting and collaborating with company leadership to develop and execute a strategic and tactical business plan across our business units for emerging businesses.
- Possess broad market awareness and provides market and competitive analysis.
- Establishes, nurtures, and grows client relationships and serves as Key Account Manager (KAM) for select client(s).
- Coordinates nationally with the senior leadership of the P&PS BU with the aim to build a stronger business around the application of technology to Data Centers.
- Assist with organic growth by identifying and recruiting strategic hires to win and deliver work in the region.
- Identifies, leads, and participates in key pursuits and teaming strategies.
- Coordinates, represents and promotes the company at networking events, professional and industry associations, society meetings, conferences, and tradeshows.
- Actively participate on social media channels building our brand, and working with communications on external thought leadership articles and campaigns.
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-144808
Salary range
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About you
- Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, science, construction or engineering or related field or 20+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
- 15+ years of business development in the Construction industry.
- Broad knowledge of clients and infrastructure markets in the region.
- Knowledge of and relationships with local governments and private sector entities and the consulting community in the market.
- Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
- Knowledge and experience in the pursuit of alternative delivery opportunities including design-build; CMAR; and P3s.
- Existing relationships with other consulting firms and contractors to facilitate teaming.
- Initiative-taker requiring limited oversight.
- Analytical thinker but focused on tactical execution.
- Effective team building and collaboration skills with ability to thrive in a highly collaborative team environment.
- Affiliations with professional societies and active industry and community involvement.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Expected compensation range is between $180,000 - $220,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.
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