Amazon Data Center Project Architect 

Japan 

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You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll 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 you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.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.
- Motivated, dependable and capable of working with limited oversight.Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Why AWS
Work/Life BalanceMentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

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.