Senior Design Manager Architectural

Exyte GmbH; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Exyte is seeking a Senior Design Manager Architectural to lead the architectural design for a live construction project in Finland. The role is on-site and requires strategic and technical leadership across the architectural scope, directing design teams and external partners to deliver coordinated, buildable information aligned with the programme, budget and quality standards.

You will manage design deliverables, coordinate with structural, mechanical, electrical, process and safety

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Architecture or related discipline.
• Significant experience delivering architectural design on complex construction, engineering or high-technology projects.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and coordinating with consultants, contractors and specialist subcontractors.
• Previous on-site design management experience during the construction phase of live projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of architectural detailing, building-envelope systems, finishes, fire and life-safety interfaces and coordination.
• Proven ability to manage design programmes, deliverables, resources, risks, changes and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the architectural design scope through detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Lead and manage the on-site architectural design team, setting priorities and monitoring delivery against requirements.
• Act as the senior architectural design representative for the Project Director, client, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain the architectural design strategy, execution plan, deliverables schedule and approval workflows.
• Coordinate the architectural scope with structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, process, fire-safety and sustainability disciplines.
• Oversee review and approval of drawings, specifications, schedules, models and technical documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with Finnish regulations, European standards and permit conditions.
• Chair architectural design reviews and coordination meetings, resolving issues and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Architectural design

Stakeholder management

On-site management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Architecture degree

Job description

Discover your exciting role

The Senior Design Manager Architectural will manage and lead the architectural design function for a live construction project in Finland. Based on-site, the role will provide strategic and technical leadership across the architectural scope, manage design teams and external partners, and ensure that coordinated, compliant and buildable design information is delivered in line with the project programme, budget, quality requirements and approved design intent.

About Our Data Centers (DTC) Division
Exyte delivers comprehensive data center services from design to construction, ensuring efficiency and reliability. With our integrated project delivery approach, we have successfully executed numerous projects worldwide, including advanced intelligence data centers, hyperscale data centers, colocation and cloud-computing data centers using traditional construction as well as modular construction techniques.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

Manage the architectural design scope through detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.

Lead and manage the on-site architectural design team, setting priorities, allocating responsibilities and monitoring delivery against project requirements.

Act as the senior architectural design representative for the Project Director, client, consultants, contractors, specialist subcontractors and statutory stakeholders.

Establish and maintain the architectural design strategy, execution plan, deliverables schedule, responsibilities matrix and approval workflows.

Manage architectural design deliverables and interfaces in line with the overall design programme, procurement strategy and construction schedule.

Coordinate the architectural scope with structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, process, fire-safety, sustainability and construction disciplines.

Oversee the review and approval of architectural drawings, specifications, schedules, models, material submissions, samples and technical documentation.

Ensure architectural designs comply with project requirements, applicable Finnish regulations, relevant European standards, planning requirements and permit conditions.

Chair architectural design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination meetings, workshops and technical resolution sessions.

Drive the identification and resolution of design risks, clashes, scope gaps, constructability issues and technical constraints.

Manage architectural Requests for Information, technical queries, design changes, site instructions, contractor proposals and design deviations.

Ensure architectural design information is issued accurately and in accordance with document-control procedures, project workflows and agreed approval stages.

Manage the performance and coordination of architectural consultants, designers and other external design partners.

Show your expertise

Degree or equivalent qualification in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Building Design or a related discipline.

Significant experience managing architectural design delivery on complex construction, engineering or high-technology projects.

Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and managing consultants, contractors and specialist subcontractors.

Previous experience in an on-site design management role during the construction phase of a live project.

Strong technical knowledge of architectural detailing, building-envelope systems, internal finishes, fire and life-safety interfaces, accessibility and multidisciplinary coordination.

Proven ability to manage design programmes, deliverables, resources, risks, changes and technical approvals.

Ability to make well-informed technical and managerial decisions while balancing design quality, programme, cost and construction requirements.