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Client Portfolio Manager, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

AECOM Arlington, VA Remote senior full-time

Salary

$165,000 to $200,000 per year

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Description

AECOM is seeking a Client Portfolio Manager, specializing in Hyper-scale Data Centers. This position is a remote opportunity and can be based out of any of AECOM's U.S. offices.

The Client Portfolio Manager will play a critical leadership role within the AECOM U.S. Data Center Practice, driving business performance, leading major proposal efforts, managing strategic client portfolios, and supporting the successful execution of high-value design projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide portfolio-level leadership across multiple concurrent data center design projects
  • Monitor portfolio performance including schedule, budget, staffing, and risk
  • Identify and resolve cross-project constraints impacting delivery
  • Ensure consistency of execution across multiple projects and clients
  • Support Design Managers and Project Managers in maintaining successful delivery
  • Support business development and proposal writing for new pursuits
  • Lead preparation of major technical and commercial proposals
  • Coordinate closely with Client Account Managers and Technical Leaders
  • Improve proposal processes, templates, and win strategies
  • Support capture planning for strategic pursuits
  • Serve as a key point of contact for strategic clients
  • Participate in client meetings, presentations, and portfolio reviews
  • Support Client Account Managers in maintaining strong client relationships
  • Help identify new opportunities within existing client portfolios
  • Assist in managing client expectations and overall client experience
  • Travel as needed for project-related activities such as client meetings and site visits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field plus eight (8) years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Minimum 5+ years managing complex programs or major projects
  • Experience supporting or leading proposal efforts
  • Strong understanding of A/E/C project delivery process
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Strong business and financial acumen
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10 plus years of relevant experience.
  • Direct experience supporting data center projects
  • Experience working with hyperscale or colocation clients
  • Experience managing large multi-disciplinary design teams
  • Experience with Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery models
  • PMP certification preferred
  • Professional licensure (Architect, Engineer) is a plus but not required.

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of employees, including 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, and employee stock purchase plan.

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Skills

Nice to have

  • Data Center Projects
  • Hyperscale Clients
  • Colocation Clients
  • Design-Bid-Build
  • Design-Build
  • PMP Certification
  • Professional Licensure

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