Senior Architect - Data Centers

Description

• Participate in managing change for deviations in scope, schedule, or professional services for the discipline.
• Acts as a lead project architect and as the professional in “responsible charge” in a multi-discipline design team, overseeing a multi-location architectural production team, with strong client engagement skills.
• Makes independent decisions on architectural problems, practices, and methods. Independently plans and executes tasks involving critical judgment in evaluating and selecting building materials, systems, and design methods. Devises new approaches to problems and develops substantial adaptations and modifications to standard architectural techniques and procedures.
• Responsible for the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the work.
• Participate in proposal preparation activities to establish the scope of services, effort hour estimate(s), exclusions/clarifications, deliverables, and staffing/work plans to align with the project schedule.
• Uses knowledge of architectural drafting, detailing, building materials, and construction techniques to finalize project documents for bidding, permitting, and construction purposes. Responsible for the final content of architectural project specifications.
• Assists in the integration of all disciplines of the project(s).
• Meets with contractors to discuss technical aspects of project design and construction.
• Responsible for the performance of the team to contracted scope, schedule and budget on medium- to large-sized data center facilities design projects. Manage technical resources to accomplish project objectives.
• Exercises sound judgment to resolve problems but may receive architectural guidance on unusual or complex facility designs. May consult with the department manager or other subject matter experts concerning unusual issues.
• Conduct field verification and site walks to identify, validate, resolve, and integrate solutions into design packages. Resolve design issues on-site during construction, as necessary.
• Responsible for overall quality management of the architectural team.

Requirements

• Knows local, state, and federal building codes, OSHA compliance requirements, and has a working knowledge of site planning, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering systems, methods, and general details.
• Applies sound and diversified knowledge of architectural principles and practices in the data center market or related fields.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture is required, along with an NCARB Certificate, and a minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant experience.
• Experience with data center facilities design is required.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD is required. Experience with Navisworks is a plus, rendering capability and knowledge of other 3D platforms is a plus .
• 99% - our CEO’s approval rating on Glassdoor.
• 28% - of our employees have been with SSOE for 10 years or more.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Travel required.
• Registered Architect/AIA, ability to become registered in additional states.
• Experience with implementing LEED projects preferred.

Benefits

• Career Stability: A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
• 98% - portion of our clients who say they would recommend us to a colleague.
• 15% - percentage of employees with tenure exceeding 15 years.
• Holistic Compensation: A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.
• Career Advancement: Embark on a structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Competitive Salary: $120k - $160k / year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
• Ownership Opportunities: As an employee-owned firm, we offer ownership opportunities to all employees at the associate level and above.
• Bonus and Incentives: Based on experience, there may be eligibility for our annual target bonus/incentive program based on company and individual performance and goals.
• Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of perpetual learning where curiosity is celebrated, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your career growth aspirations are fully supported.
• A hybrid or fully remote work schedule option for this role, providing you with the flexibility to achieve work-life balance while excelling in your career.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

Training + Development

Interview process

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