Manager, Architectural Design

Aligned Data Centers; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Aligned Data Centers is looking for a Manager, Architectural Design to collaborate with design teams and ensure compliance with technical standards. You will manage architectural standards, lead design discussions, and validate project readiness for service.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of project management experience in a data center environment, strong technical skills, and proficiency in project management software.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant field experience.
• 5+ years in design or project management within data centers.
• Architecture license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external design teams to ensure compliance.
• Review architectural standards and updates.
• Coordinate technical investigations and resolution.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Communication skills

Project Management Software

AutoCAD

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

MS Projects

BIM 360

CAD

Job description

Manager, Architectural Design

The Manager, Architectural Design will work directly with internal and external design teams, contractors, platform delivery, and operations departments to ensure technical compliance of installed systems against existing standards. The role requires strong technical and communication skills to ensure that all critical systems operate synchronously.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Design
  • Review and responsibility for civil, structural, and architectural standards and updates
  • Review of responsibility of DEC with regards to building code updates and compliance
  • Review and responsibility for each phase of design deliverable
  • Support content preparation and presentation to achieve Aligned business approvals
  • Lead and support conceptual and directional design decisions at their inception
• Execution
  • Technical investigations and problem solving as required
  • Technical responsibility to validate project is ready for service
  • Technical lead for site performance shortfalls, failures, and issue resolution
• Revenue
  • Review and responsibility for customers/pursuits when any deviation to designs or standards is required
  • Lead technical investigations and assessment of assets under consideration for acquisition.
• Forward Vision
  • Strong industry and vendor participation and interaction to be aware of industry leading technologies
  • Technical leadership in understanding and evaluating sustainable practices and support business goals for sustainability
  • Collaborate with customer technical needs to ensure Aligned is aware and keeping pace with industry technical developments
  • Lead technical review and validation of new technologies
• Communications
  • Lead discussions, written and verbal, with Aligned senior leadership and Board of Directors
  • Individual should be able to communicate complex topics to work groups of varying technical experience
  • Lead/support technical training for teammates

Strongly Desired Working Experience And Knowledge Of

• Project Management Software (MS Projects, Prolog, Procore, BIM 360, or similar).
• Knowledge and experience working with CAD.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent.
• Field experience of 10+ years can substitute for this requirement.
• Minimum 5 years’ Design or project management experience within data center environment strongly preferred.
• Architecture license preferred.
• Mechanical/Electrical understanding a plus.
• Advanced experience in Excel and AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Deep understanding of the Data Center design and construction process.
• Ability to multi-task, with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality always.
• Team Player across the organization.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• May travel at times up to 25%.
• Ability to understand construction project scopes.

Benefits & Perks

Aligned Data Centers is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. Eligible employees have access to:

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants. FSA's offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Company-Sponsored Insurance: Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (with medical election)
• Optional Benefits: Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Aligned is equally committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. We ensure that all applicants and team members are considered for employment, advancement, and all other employment-related matters without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of your job due to a disability or medical condition, please contact our People & Culture team. Accommodation requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable laws. Aligned will make reasonable accommodations where necessary to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.