Data Center Project Architect

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

AWS Data Centers (DC) are a major component of worldwide cloud-computing infrastructure and are industry leading examples of critical facilities. Architects and Engineers in AWS work to design resilient cost effective and sustainable DC facilities. As an Architect at AWS you will have the opportunity to impact changes in our current design as well as establish design procedures and protocols for future systems.

The Civil Structural and Architectural (CSA) design team is responsible for the building design of all Amazon DCs world-wide. The CSA team is seeking a senior Architect to become part of our growing APAC team. As a subject matter expert you will have a direct impact on the design of prototypical DC facilities provide technical guidance to team members solve large scale implementation issues site master planning and build a strong understanding of national and international design requirements.

Responsibilities
The Data Center Architect will be responsible for the following:
- Work with the other design and engineering professionals on concepts and build projects.
- Manage a portfolio of data center designs and features.
- Development and maintenance of Basis of Design prototype design and template specifications for architectural/civil/structural elements.
- Create architectural/civil/structural design RFPs.
- Manage the work of our external architectural/civil/structural design consultants.
- Coordinate with internal and external MEP design engineers.
- Lead initiatives aimed at improving cost quality schedule and consistency.
- Work on multiple data center build and capital improvement projects simultaneously.
- Travel for site assessments consultant selection activities internal design meetings construction review and to interface with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) design consultants quantity surveyors and building owners.
- Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%.
- Perform and present business case analysis.
- Motivated dependable and capable of working with limited oversight.


About the team
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Minimum Qualifications
10 years of design experience in commercial / industrial / other complex technical projects.
2 years of Mission Critical project design experience.
5 years leading project teams and sub-consultants.
Proficient in building codes regulations and standards of Japan.
Proficiency in Japanese and English communication.

First-class Architect License of Japan.
Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD Revit Bluebeam and MS Office Suite.
Experience in Environmental Assessment: CASBEE LEED or BREEAM.
Knowledge of building codes and regulations in multiple international regions.
Excellent design & communication skills attention to detail and high-quality standards
Developing advanced concepts from due diligence through design development
permitting construction and turnover.
Ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions
to reduce costs while managing impact to quality cost and schedule.

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