Vantage Data Centers

Principal Architect

Vantage Data Centers

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $165,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Provide architectural thought leadership as part of the Design Engineering, NA Team
  • Drive innovation and development of the Civil, Structural, Architectural (CSA) discipline at a programmatic and proactive level
  • Work closely with other subject area leads and SMEs to develop and maintain high quality design standards and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Drive strategic vision and technical excellence for CSA design across North America
  • Lead complex, high-impact projects from inception through delivery
  • Serve as the ultimate technical authority for CSA discipline
  • Act as a trusted advisor to department leadership, customers, and external partners
  • Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external consultants
  • Operate with full autonomy in defining technical strategies, resolving complex design challenges
  • Anticipate risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success
  • Influence organizational design standards and processes, driving continuous improvement and scalability
  • Engage in strategic planning for multi-site, large-scale data center programs
  • Oversee all CSA work stages: Pre-design, Conceptual Design, Schematic Design, Detailed Design, Construction, Commissioning, Handover, and Operations
  • Champion sustainability and innovation by exploring new materials, technologies, and design methodologies
  • Handle additional duties as assigned by Management

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in pertinent field (Architecture, Engineering, etc.)
  • AIA certification strongly preferred
  • Minimum 10+ years overall work experience preferred
  • 5+ years of proven professional experience in all design and construction phases in a leading position
  • 2+ years of experience in a leadership level role preferred
  • Experience with Data Center, real estate development and/or representing the Owner preferred
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Knowledge of North American design development, construction documentation, and project delivery standards, codes, and processes required
  • Knowledge specific to data centers and/or infrastructure projects preferred
  • Knowledgeable of various aspects of campus-level master planning, building space planning/area allocation, sustainability considerations, and long-term site operations
  • Strong understanding of cross-discipline coordination and collaboration necessary for the design, construction, and operation of buildings and campuses, including Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, Fire & Life Safety, Physical Security, Sustainability, Cost Estimating, among others
  • Outstanding communication skills (written, oral, presentation, and documentation)
  • Must be fluent in English.
  • Ability to build, cultivate, and leverage personal and professional relationships;
  • Effectively collaborate, negotiate, and coordinate cross-functionally
  • Proficient in Microsoft suite of applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, among others.
  • Proficiency with Power BI and tracking and reporting dashboards preferred.
  • Travel required is expected to be up to 15% but may increase over time as the business evolves.
  • Ability to travel between the US and Canada (must have, or be able to attain, valid passport)
Benefits
  • medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • life and AD&D insurance
  • short and long-term disability coverage
  • paid time off
  • employee assistance program
  • participation in a 401k program that includes company match
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
architectural designcivil engineeringstructural engineeringproject managementdesign standardsconstruction documentationdata center designsustainability considerationscross-discipline coordinationmaster planning
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationorganizational skillsnegotiationrelationship buildingstrategic planningproblem-solvingautonomyinfluence
Certifications
AIA certification