Senior Manager, Architectural & Structural, Global

Vantage Data Centers; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life and AD&D

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Disability coverages

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Lead Architect to drive architectural design across data center projects. You will guide architecture, structural engineering and security, ensuring repeatable, scalable solutions globally.

The role requires extensive coordination with Design Engineering, New Site Development, Sustainability and regional teams, plus a focus on ESG and decarbonization goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture is required; Master's degree and licensure are preferred.
• 10+ years in architectural design, especially mission-critical or high-performance buildings.
• Strong knowledge of codes, permitting and cross-discipline coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead Architecture, Structural Engineering and Physical Security domains for a global data center platform.
• Set standards and reference designs to improve quality and repeatability across regions.
• Collaborate with NA, EMEA and APAC teams to ensure viable, scalable solutions.
• Mentor and develop team members to build capability and credibility.

Skills

Architectural design

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architectural discipline

Professional Architect license

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerPoint

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

This position can be based on-site at our office in Denver, CO, Ashburn, VA, Sterling, VA, Santa Clara, CA in alignment with our flexible work policy. (3 days on site required, 2 days flexible) or based remotely.

Essential Job Functions

• Contribute to cross-discipline coordination efforts and evaluate design concepts and option studies to support the development of adaptable and cost-effective prototype solutions
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams (Design Engineering, New Site Development, Sustainability, Construction, Operations) to deliver integrated and optimized design solutions
• Coordinate with architectural counterparts in North America (NA), Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC) to ensure product coordination and viability across the global portfolio
• Support the integration of sustainable strategies and building systems into designs to align with corporate ESG and decarbonization goals
• Prepare clear design presentations and contribute to internal and external design reviews
• Assist with documentation handoff and coordination with regional teams and external consultants for site adaptation of global prototypes
• Lead the Architecture, Structural Engineering and Physical Security domains within the Data Center Engineering System, ensuring they support a consistent and scalable global product platform
• Set and evolve standards, reference designs and approved variants that improve quality, repeatability and speed across regions
• Provide technical leadership on key design decisions relating to spatial planning, structural integration, campus planning, secure circulation and access strategy
• Drive product-level solutions that support constructability, resilience, prefabrication and other industrialized delivery methods
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, New Site Development, Sustainability, Construction, Operations and regional teams to deliver integrated, practical solutions
• Coordinate with global and regional counterparts to ensure standards remain viable in-region and regional learning informs platform improvements
• Embed physical security requirements into design solutions early, in coordination with relevant technical and operational stakeholders
• Strengthen closed-loop learning by translating delivery, commissioning and operational feedback into updates to standards and reference designs
• Lead, develop and mentor team members, building capability, consistency and technical credibility across the function

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 10+ years of architectural design experience, preferably in mission-critical, industrial, or high-performance building types
• Proficient in Revit; experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, and Adobe InDesign
• Strong knowledge of codes, permitting process, cross-discipline coordination, including Structural, Civil, MEP, Fire and Life Safety, Physical Security and Sustainability
• Strong design, technical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a passion for innovation
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global team environment
• National and international travel is required and is expected to be 10-15% and may increase over time

Desired Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Architectural discipline
• Professional Architect license
• Hyperscale data center experience across design, delivery, commissioning, operations, or productization
• Experience in global, multi-region organizations operating with common standards and governed variants
• Familiarity with industrialized delivery concepts such as evidence-based readiness, repeatable handover practices, and continuous improvement loops

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $160,000-$180,000 + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)
• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits
• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown

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Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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