Architect - CSA Design Manager, Data Center Engineering
Job ID: 3088201 | Amazon Development Centre Ireland Limited
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an Architect - Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) Design Manager to join its design team in Dublin, Ireland. Our team is responsible for achieving world‑class uptime for our customers and for developing a fleet of buildings that emphasize security, safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness while meeting AWS’s growing demand.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop & maintain Architectural Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications.
* Lead CSA Design on Data Centre projects: prepare conceptual site master plans based on due diligence data; establish capital project design budgets for existing and new regions.
* Collaborate with AWS finance teams to prepare funding applications and secure funding.
* Develop design and permitting schedule based on AWS standard design periods and local permitting requirements.
* Partner with internal customers to establish project scope, schedule and deliverables.
* Work with AWS Engineering leads to schedule project engineering resources and create, review, and release RFPs for engagement of external design vendors; review bids and make recommendations.
* Manage external design consultants through the design and construction process, ensuring high standards of deliverables on schedule.
* Coordinate internal structural, architectural and civil engineering inputs during design and deliverable review, coordinate permitting, and coordinate mechanical, electrical, controls, fire and cabling design engineering.
* Influence and manage deviations to the AWS reference design based on localization and site‑specific internal customer needs.
* Create and track metrics related to cost, quality, and duration of design.
* Collect data from operations, construction and commissioning teams as designs are implemented.
* Create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction.
* Think outside the box to find innovative solutions during design and construction to comply with local regulations and reduce costs without compromising quality or reliability.
About the Team
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Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
* Chartered Architect in Ireland or equivalent overseas accreditation.
* Experience in architectural design for industrial, warehouse, or commercial projects.
* Experience in building permitting and fire permitting either by inputting by discipline or leading.
* Ability to develop new design concepts and solve problems through exploration, design, testing and deployment.
Preferred Qualifications
* Project Management Certificate.
* Vendor and consultant management skills.
* Knowledge of building codes and construction techniques.
* Managing a discipline design team and coordinating design inputs from other disciplines.
* Expertise in creating, reviewing and approving design vendor RFPs, bids, and design budgets.
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