Senior Architecture Manager - Data Centers & Mission Critical Infrastructure

Amentum is seeking a highly experienced Senior Architecture Manager to lead the planning, design management, technical coordination, and delivery of hyperscale and mission-critical data center projects. Serving as the architectural authority throughout the full project lifecycle, this role oversees architectural consultants and coordinates closely with electrical, mechanical, controls, telecommunications, and construction teams to ensure architectural solutions meet operational reliability, constructability, sustainability, security, scalability, and maintainability requirements. As the primary architectural representative for clients and stakeholders, the Senior Architecture Manager ensures projects align with business objectives, operational requirements, and mission-critical performance standards. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in data centers, critical facilities, or complex infrastructure environments, with proven expertise in design management, multidisciplinary coordination, and successfully delivering scalable, reliable facilities from concept through commissioning.

Responsibilities

Architectural Design Leadership

• Lead architectural programming, planning, and design management activities for new construction, campus expansions, retrofit projects, and facility upgrades.
• Establish architectural design criteria, standards, and project objectives for mission-critical environments.
• Direct the development and review of conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document packages.
• Ensure designs support operational efficiency, reliability, security, maintainability, and long-term growth strategies.
• Review and approve architectural deliverables, specifications, reports, calculations, and design documentation.
• Drive consistency across multiple projects through standardization and implementation of design best practices.

Data Center Planning & Infrastructure Design

• Lead planning and design efforts for:
  • Hyperscale data centers
  • Colocation facilities
  • Enterprise data centers
  • Mission-critical operations centers
  • Network and telecommunications facilities

• Coordinate space planning requirements for:
  • White space
  • Electrical rooms
  • Mechanical plants
  • Security operations
  • Loading and logistics areas
  • Administrative and support spaces

• Support site due diligence, feasibility studies, campus master planning, and development strategies.
• Ensure architectural solutions support high-density computing, AI workloads, critical power infrastructure, and cooling requirements.

Design Management & Multidisciplinary Coordination

• Lead coordination efforts among:
  • Architectural teams
  • Structural engineers
  • Civil engineers
  • Electrical engineers
  • Mechanical engineers
  • Controls engineers
  • Telecommunications specialists
  • Construction teams
• Facilitate design review meetings and interdisciplinary coordination workshops.
• Resolve design conflicts, constructability issues, and technical challenges during preconstruction and project execution.
• Manage design schedules, deliverables, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Lead technical reviews to ensure alignment with client standards and project requirements.

Construction Support & Project Delivery

• Serve as the architectural lead throughout construction and commissioning phases.
• Review RFIs, submittals, change requests, shop drawings, and field modifications.
• Conduct site visits and project inspections to verify construction quality and compliance with design intent.
• Work closely with project managers and construction teams to mitigate schedule, budget, and technical risks.
• Support project turnover, closeout, and operational readiness activities.
• Ensure successful implementation of architectural scope through all project phases.

Mission Critical Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with:
  • International Building Code (IBC)
  • Local building and zoning requirements
  • ADA requirements
  • Life safety regulations
  • Fire protection requirements
  • Corporate design standards
• Support data center design standards and industry best practices.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control reviews.
• Lead architectural risk assessments and constructability evaluations.

Sustainability & Innovation

• Incorporate sustainable design strategies and energy-efficient solutions into facility designs.
• Support initiatives focused on carbon reduction, resiliency, and environmental stewardship.
• Evaluate innovative building materials, technologies, and modular construction solutions.
• Collaborate on strategies supporting LEED, WELL, or other sustainability objectives when required.

Commissioning & Operational Readiness

• Coordinate architectural scope activities associated with commissioning and occupancy readiness.
• Support integrated systems testing and facility turnover activities.
• Ensure facility designs support long-term operational maintenance requirements.
• Collaborate with facilities and operations teams to enhance reliability and maintainability.

Leadership & Client Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, developers, operators, and executive stakeholders.
• Lead architectural consultants, internal design teams, and external partners.
• Mentor junior architects, designers, and project professionals.
• Support proposal development, technical pursuits, and business growth initiatives.
• Present design solutions and recommendations to executive leadership and project stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Licensed Architect (RA) in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum 10 years of architecture, design management, or project leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years supporting mission-critical, technology, industrial, healthcare, laboratory, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects from concept through construction completion.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Data center design principles
  • Critical facility infrastructure
  • Building systems coordination
  • Construction administration
  • Design management processes
  • Building codes and life safety requirements
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting hyperscale or enterprise data center programs.
• Experience serving as Design Manager, Lead Architect, Senior Project Architect, or Architectural Project Manager.
• Knowledge of:
  • Tier III and Tier IV facility requirements
  • Uptime Institute standards
  • Mission-critical facility design
  • Modular data center construction
  • BIM/Revit environments
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP).
• PMP certification.
• Experience working with Microsoft, Meta, Google, AWS, Oracle, Equinix, Digital Realty, CyrusOne, QTS, Vantage, or other hyperscale data center operators.
• Experience supporting globally distributed design and construction programs.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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