Manager, Architectural Design

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Manager, Architectural Design

Does the thought of joining one of the fastest-growing, privately held data center companies sound exciting to you? Do you enjoy collaborating with team members to drive and operate some of the industry’s leading and most innovative infrastructure solutions?

At Aligned Data Centers, not only do we celebrate success across our platform, we celebrate the very teams that drive and support that success! Our culture is founded in passion, engineered from innovation, and driven by the pursuit of operational excellence. We are a company dedicated to driving positive change in the industry through continuous data center innovation, diversity and inclusion, and corporate sustainability.  

We realize not only is providing a comprehensive benefits package important, but we also provide a generous 401k match with immediate vesting, free membership to Gympass which provides our employees a rich health and wellness benefit and competitive time off plan.  Giving back and having fun is important to our team whether it be serving our communities or employee and customer events. Our Aligned DNA is what makes us unique and successful!    

As part of our exciting growth, we are currently searching for a Manager, Architectural Design.

This individual will work directly with the internal and external design teams, contractors, platform delivery and operations departments to ensure technical compliance of installed systems against existing standards.  This role requires strong technical and communication skills to ensure that all critical systems operate synchronously. A successful Architecture Manager with Aligned will possess a hunger to drive efficiencies and innovation, the humility to understand we are all working together during the construction process, and a heart to provide exceptional service to both internal and external customers, and vendors.

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.

At Aligned, we are committed to transparency and fostering a positive employee experience from your very first interaction with us. In compliance with Illinois pay disclosure requirements, when you join Aligned, you’ll have access to the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, short and long disability, life insurance and other voluntary benefits, 401k with employer match, bonus opportunities, paid time off, wellness benefits and professional development opportunities, all designed to support your well-being and career growth. We want you to have a clear understanding of what we offer, so you can make informed decisions about your future with us.

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.