Associate Director, Data Center Architecture

AECOM; Medellín; On-site; COP 350,000,000 - 550,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks an Associate Director - Architecture (Data Centers) to lead data-center design in Medellin, Colombia. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, drive innovative design, energy efficiency, and sustainability within AECOM’s Sustainable Legacies framework.

This role requires a professional architecture degree and 8+ years in large-scale data-center projects, with mastery of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, BIM and Adobe tools, and experience coordinating global teams.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture and 8+ years dedicated to large-scale data-center design.
• Experience leading global, multidisciplinary teams on data-center projects.
• Deep knowledge of data center codes/standards and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead data center design and delivery for hyperscale, colocation, and edge projects.
• Drive energy efficiency, modular design, and renewable energy integration.
• Mentor junior architects and design staff in data center principles and digital workflows.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on proposals and client engagements.

Skills

Architectural leadership

Coordination

Team management

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Suite

BIM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master’s degree in Architecture (preferred)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Suite

BIM tools

Job description

AECOM seeks an Associate Director - Architecture (Data Centers) to lead data-center design in Medellin, Colombia. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, drive innovative design, energy efficiency, and sustainability within AECOM’s Sustainable Legacies framework.

This role requires a professional architecture degree and 8+ years in large-scale data-center projects, with mastery of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, BIM and Adobe tools, and experience coordinating global teams.