Lead Architect, Next-Gen Manufacturing Facilities

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 163,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Principal Architect to oversee the design of advanced manufacturing facilities infrastructure, driving next-generation facilities, and delivering efficiency at scale.

You will lead a design team, coordinate with external engineering and construction partners, ensure BIM coordination, prepare permit-ready drawings, and mentor engineers through complex projects across multiple stages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture and RA license.
• 15+ years of architectural experience in large-scale facilities.
• Proven ability to lead design teams and coordinate BIM workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide production of design drawings, presentation, and digital models in support of design teams.
• Oversee drawings and deliverables for Permit/Construction, including plans, sections, details, schedules, layouts, calculations, and specifications for projects of various sizes and complexity.
• Build and lead the architectural team to execute all aspects of the design process.
• Oversee the complete design process, guiding concept evaluations and final decisions that result in fully developed construction drawings ready for permitting and construction.
• Address RFIs and resolve design changes during construction.
• Collaborate with external Engineering, Procurement, and Construction firms to verify designs align with Engineering Standards and lead/mentor internal and external teams.
• Share project requirements, updates, and status with internal/external teams; mentor junior engineers.
• Deliver updates on design concepts and project progress at milestones (30%, 60%, 90%, IFC).
• Create comprehensive design packages including basis of design documents, sequence of operations, and contract-ready drawings.

Skills

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect (RA)

Tools

Revit

Revisto

Navisworks

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Principal Architect to oversee the design of advanced manufacturing facilities infrastructure, driving next-generation facilities, and delivering efficiency at scale.

You will lead a design team, coordinate with external engineering and construction partners, ensure BIM coordination, prepare permit-ready drawings, and mentor engineers through complex projects across multiple stages.