Data Center Architectural Design Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Guide projects through conceptual planning, schematic design, and document preparation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve challenges and ensure project success.
• Research and develop innovative architectural solutions for data center facilities.
• Evaluate vendor proposals, manage contract execution, and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Oversee AEoR teams to meet project milestones and quality standards.
• Identify and address potential risks, adjust project schedules, and ensure timely delivery.
• Participate in hands-on testing and mock-up reviews to ensure system installation and testing.
• Act as a key point of contact for communication and issue resolution.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and share it with stakeholders.
• Evaluate existing facilities for conversion to data center environments.
• Foster collaboration among technical disciplines for integrated system designs.
• Lead onboarding and training of new design team members.
• Facilitate meetings to resolve critical issues and drive successful project outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Construction Quality team for site reviews, system integration checks, and issue resolution.

Requirements

• A licensed Architect with over 8 years of experience in high-performance, mission-critical facility design, development, and operation.
• In-depth knowledge of construction standards, building regulations, and safety protocols for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in master planning data center campuses.
• Strong experience in structural design, particularly for steel, concrete, and mass timber structures.
• Proficiency in using design tools such as Revit/BIM, Bluebeam, Autodesk, or similar software.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical details effectively to diverse audiences.