Joining Arup  

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

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of advisors and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination and technology to shape a better world. 

We're looking for a Data Center Leader to continue to grow our data center design offering. This position requires someone with a technical design and consulting background, and with significant client-facing, business development and project leadership skills. Arup’s data center and mission-critical specialists are innovators in technological facilities, working with some of the most sophisticated and data-driven companies, to meet today’s data needs. Arup is aligned with the UN SDGs and this is woven into our projects. By considering how excess energy can be re-used, we have been able to consistently deliver major savings in both energy and water consumption for our clients through effective energy design and management and crafting truly balanced data centers.

The Opportunity

Lead large scale multi-disciplinary projects as a Project Director, including project technical/commercial planning support of Project Managers, contract negotiation, change management, client contact, commercial management and up/cross-selling. Outreach to existing technology clients to explore avenues for expansion of relationships and services offered. Targeted outreach to potential new clients to broaden our sector coverage and deepen our engagement in sectors where we're already active. Research into major opportunities and programs requiring pre-positioning and master service agreement arrangements. Develop an annual and long-term business plan, including client development, important project positioning, skills development, marketing plan, industry outreach activities, services offering development and crucial staff development. Coordinate with S&I leaders, including multinational client management, global project pursuits, global frameworks and staff mobility. Play a meaningful role in the future growth and development of the market in Texas and more widely across the Americas region. Contribute to the overall team management in the Southern geography

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. 

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.  

Is this role right for you? 

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Architectural). Minimum of 12 years of experience in the delivery of design and consulting services to clients. Professional Engineering license in Texas. Networked with clients in Texas in the Data Center marketplace. Proven track record to develop cross-sector project delivery teams, including in-house interdisciplinary and sub-consultant groups. Design/consulting project manager with 5 or more years leading design teams and acting as the main point of contact for owner/clients with full-project technical understanding and capability of leading teams composed of architecture/civil/structural, MEP and specialist consultants Ability to travel and collaborate with teams that are local, regional, and global.

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 and paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) allows you to share in the Firm's success. 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 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.

Texas Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Texas is 190,000 to 240,000 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 Texas 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 you’re 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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