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Chief Technical Lead

Aecom

Posted On: 2026-06-30 18:59:43
Openings: 10
Applicants: 0

Job Description

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Job Description

Job Description Data Centre Account Lead

Role Purpose

The Data Centre Account Lead will be responsible for end-to-end delivery oversight of data centre projects across design, engineering, and project management functions. This role acts as the single point of accountability for project execution, ensuring quality delivery, adherence to timelines, and alignment with client expectations across complex, multi-disciplinary engagements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Delivery Execution Leadership

Lead and oversee delivery of data centre projects across:
- Design Engineering
- Project / Program Management (PMC)
- Advisory / Owners Engineer services
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to quality standards
Establish clear delivery plans, milestones, and performance metrics
Drive proactive risk identification and mitigation, ensuring minimal project disruptions

2. Design Technical Oversight

Provide strategic technical oversight to multi-disciplinary design teams (Architecture, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health Engineering, and Fire Suppression Systems)
Ensure designs meet client specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
Review key technical deliverables and ensure alignment with project objectives.
Drive design efficiency, coordination, and constructability across the project lifecycle
Lead integrated design coordination across multiple disciplines to minimize clashes, rework, and schedule impacts
Manage design interfaces between internal teams, external consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders
Establish and monitor design management processes, quality procedures, and technical governance frameworks
Ensure timely resolution of cross-disciplinary technical issues and design conflicts
Support project planning by aligning design deliverables with procurement, construction, and commissioning schedules
Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering workshops to optimize project outcomes
Promote standardization, innovation, and best practices across projects and engineering teams
Oversee change management processes to ensure technical compliance and controlled implementation of design revisions
Mentor and guide engineering leads project teams to maintain high technical and delivery standards
Ensure effective communication and collaboration across geographically distributed and multicultural project teams

3. Project Management Governance

Implement strong project governance frameworks, including reporting, tracking, and escalation mechanisms
Monitor project performance against schedule, cost, and quality KPIs
Ensure compliance with internal delivery processes, QA/QC standards, and risk management protocols
Lead internal project reviews and ensure corrective actions are implemented

4. Stakeholder Client Coordination

Act as the primary interface for delivery-related engagement with clients
Coordinate with internal stakeholders (design, PMC, consulting teams) for seamless execution
Lead regular project update meetings and ensure transparent communication on progress, risks, and mitigation plans
Ensure high levels of client satisfaction through consistent delivery performance

5. Commercial Contractual Management

Monitor project budgets, resource utilization, and commercial performance
Support contract administration, including scope management, change orders, and claims where applicable
Ensure adherence to approved commercial terms and delivery commitments

6. Team Leadership Collaboration

Provide direction and leadership to cross-functional project teams
Foster collaboration across design, engineering, and project management teams
Mentor and support team members to drive high performance and quality outcomes

7. Continuous Improvement Best Practices

Identify opportunities to improve project delivery efficiency and quality
Support implementation of standardized processes, tools, and methodologies across projects
Contribute to building best practices within the data centre delivery function

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in engineering Architecture/Mechanical / Electrical / Civil); postgraduate qualification preferred
18+ years of experience in design, engineering, and project delivery within infrastructure projects, preferably data centres
Strong experience in:
- End-to-end project delivery leadership
- Multi-disciplinary design coordination
- Program / project management execution

Additional Information

Proven track record in managing complex, large-scale projects
Strong understanding of project controls, QA/QC, and delivery governance
Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills

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