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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Design Lead North America - **Company:** Mott MacDonald - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Centers, Uptime - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18287240?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18287240%2FData-Center-Design-Lead-North-America-Texas-Houston ## About the Role The ideal candidate combines deepexpertisein data center and mission-critical infrastructure with a proven ability to grow a business, lead multidisciplinary teams, and build long-term client relationships. Experience across hyperscale, cloud, AI, colocation, and mission-critical environments will be critical to success., Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, orrelatedtechnical discipline. * MBA or advanced technical degree preferred. * Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer, Registered Architect, or equivalent credential. * 20years of experience in datacenters, mission-critical, industrial, or complex infrastructure environments. * 20+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and technical delivery teams. * Experience working across North America and collaborating with global teams. * Demonstrated success by growinga globalbusiness, technical practice, or engineering organization. * Experience with and knowledge of technical standards of one or more major hyperscaleprogramssuch as MSFT, META, GOOGLE, AWS, ETC. * Proven ability to build client relationships, win work, and support revenue growth. * Experience developing and leading distributed teams across multiple geographies., Exceptional communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills. * Experience influencing technical strategy and organizational direction within a global business environment. * Knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier Standards, LEED, ASHRAE, and applicable building codes. ## Description This role sits at the intersection of business growth, technical leadership, client engagement, and organizational development. The successful candidate willbe responsible forgrowing the North American Data Center business, strengthening client relationships, developing high-performing teams, and partnering with global leadership to influence the future direction of the practice., * Lead the growth and market strategy for the Data Center business across North America, expanding market share, revenue, and client relationships. * Develop and execute a multi-year growth plan across hyperscale, cloud, AI, colocation, enterprise, and mission-critical infrastructure sectors. * Serve as a trusted advisor to strategic clients, supporting business development through client engagement, major pursuits, proposals, and thought leadership. * Build, lead, and grow a high-performing Data Center practice across North America while supporting capability expansion within India and other global delivery centers. * Drive workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning, and leadership development to support long-term growthobjectives. * Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. * Serve as a member of the global Data Center leadership team, helping shape technical strategy, standards, governance, and capability development. * Provideexecutive-leveloversight for key pursuits, major programs, and complex project delivery. * Champion innovation in AI-ready infrastructure, advanced cooling technologies, sustainability, digital delivery, and emerging industry trends. * Establish scalable operating models that effectively integrate North American client-facing teams with global delivery capabilities. * Drive excellence in project execution, ensuring consistent performance across quality, schedule, cost, and client satisfaction metrics. * Partner with Development, Construction, Operations, Commercial, and Executive Leadership teams to align growth, delivery, and talent strategies. * Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across North America, India, EMEA, and APAC,leveragingglobalexpertiseand best practices. * Represent the organization at executive forums, industry events, and key client engagements while contributing to the long-term evolution of the global Data Center practice. ## Related Videos - [DevOps at Netflix](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/270-devops-at-netflix) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Containers in the cloud - State of the Art in 2022](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/410-containers-in-the-cloud-state-of-the-art-in-2022) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [AI Factories at Scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1139-ai-factories-at-scale) - [Leading with Reliability: Applying SRE Principles to Build Stronger Engineering Organizations](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100185-leading-with-reliability-applying-sre-principles-to-build-stronger-engineering-organizations) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)