Architect Design Manager Data Centers (CSA)
On-site · Dallas, Texas, United States or Ashburn, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Architect Design Manager Data Centers (CSA) – Dallas, TX (also Ashburn, VA) leading CSA design for Civil / Structural / Architecture with focus on new data centers and expansions to existing data centers. Manage data center design projects (site layout, grading, utilities, building shell, foundations, envelope) and act as on-site CSA design representative, coordinating with construction to meet quality, scope, schedule, safety, and cost targets. Lead the design team, drive program consistency, review drawings/specifications, prepare RFPs/RFIs, provide field guidance, and serve as CSA SME in project meetings (permitting, utility coordination, OAC). Collaborate with development, construction, safety, operations, and commissioning teams; ensure operability/maintainability; communicate standards; monitor progress; and support commissioning and turnover. Requires 5-10+ years in data center/mission critical design; BA/BS/Associates degree a plus in civil engineering/construction management/structural engineering/architecture; licensed RA/EIT/PE a plus; strong client-facing and leadership abilities; experience with Revit MEP, AutoCAD MEP, BIM 360; on-site travel. Company offers salaries/benefits; EO E/AA.
Required Qualifications
- 5-10+ years experience data center / mission critical / critical facilities design
- BA / BS / Associates Degree a plus - ideally in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, or Architecture
- Licensed RA / EIT / PE a Plus
- Previous experience at an Architecture / Engineering / Consulting firm a MUST
- Experience with hyperscale / colo / enterprise data center design
- CSA focus with working knowledge of land use and land development conventional practices
- Previous experience using: Revit MEP projects, AutoCAD MEP, BIM 360, Procure, CX Alloy, Helix, a plus
- Experience performing field observations during construction
- Must be familiar with the design process of CSA systems for data center and mission critical projects, including site layout, site improvements, building envelope, drainage, stormwater, grading, pavement, utilities, structural systems: framing & foundations, architectural coordination, construction detailing, roofing, waterproofing, lighting, millwork, door/frame/hardware, & finishes
- Experience with commissioning and handover of CSA systems in a data center environment is preferred
- Experience with leading a team of architects and engineers over multiple projects in large-scale projects with a delivery timeline
- Previous experience working with engineering consulting / construction firms
- Client Facing / Client relationship / Client Management skills
- Ability to read and review high level design drawings and one-lines; ensure field compliance with specs
- Ability to analyze and resolve construction issues efficiently
- Self Starter, self motivated, Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Work onsite / at location with occasional travel to other company colo locations
- Active participant in local data center organizations (7x24, AFCOM, DCD, Uptime Institute, DICE Bisnow, etc.) a plus
- Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus
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