The Senior Design Manager Architectural will manage and lead the architectural design function for a live construction project in Finland. Based on-site, the role will provide strategic and technical leadership across the architectural scope, manage design teams and external partners, and ensure that coordinated, compliant and buildable design information is delivered in line with the project programme, budget, quality requirements and approved design intent.
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Exyte delivers comprehensive data center services from design to construction, ensuring efficiency and reliability. With our integrated project delivery approach, we have successfully executed numerous projects worldwide, including advanced intelligence data centers, hyperscale data centers, colocation and cloud-computing data centers using traditional construction as well as modular construction techniques.
Manage the architectural design scope through detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
Lead and manage the on-site architectural design team, setting priorities, allocating responsibilities and monitoring delivery against project requirements.
Act as the senior architectural design representative for the Project Director, client, consultants, contractors, specialist subcontractors and statutory stakeholders.
Establish and maintain the architectural design strategy, execution plan, deliverables schedule, responsibilities matrix and approval workflows.
Manage architectural design deliverables and interfaces in line with the overall design programme, procurement strategy and construction schedule.
Coordinate the architectural scope with structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, process, fire-safety, sustainability and construction disciplines.
Oversee the review and approval of architectural drawings, specifications, schedules, models, material submissions, samples and technical documentation.
Ensure architectural designs comply with project requirements, applicable Finnish regulations, relevant European standards, planning requirements and permit conditions.
Chair architectural design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination meetings, workshops and technical resolution sessions.
Drive the identification and resolution of design risks, clashes, scope gaps, constructability issues and technical constraints.
Manage architectural Requests for Information, technical queries, design changes, site instructions, contractor proposals and design deviations.
Ensure architectural design information is issued accurately and in accordance with document-control procedures, project workflows and agreed approval stages.
Manage the performance and coordination of architectural consultants, designers and other external design partners.
Degree or equivalent qualification in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Building Design or a related discipline.
Significant experience managing architectural design delivery on complex construction, engineering or high-technology projects.
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and managing consultants, contractors and specialist subcontractors.
Previous experience in an on-site design management role during the construction phase of a live project.
Strong technical knowledge of architectural detailing, building-envelope systems, internal finishes, fire and life-safety interfaces, accessibility and multidisciplinary coordination.
Proven ability to manage design programmes, deliverables, resources, risks, changes and technical approvals.
Ability to make well-informed technical and managerial decisions while balancing design quality, programme, cost and construction requirements.
You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application!
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As an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company, we design and deliver high-tech facilities for our clients. For over 100 years, we’ve been driven by one idea: Applying technology to build cutting-edge facilities where it has the most significant impact on our environment, our society, and each individual.
Our global teams have developed unique expertise in controlled manufacturing environments in markets such as semiconductors, batteries, biotech, pharmaceuticals, and data centers.
Based on trustful, long-term relationships with our customers, we support them in overcoming complex challenges. Our ambition: Offering the full range of services – from consulting, design, and construction to turnkey solutions management – while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards.
To further strengthen our market-leading position and broaden our role in inspiring our industry, we offer a work environment where you can make a significant impact. Do you want to work in a dynamic learning organization and rethink engineering in a high performance team? Count on us when it comes to respecting and challenging each other regardless of hierarchy. Our global team of experts is delighted to get to know you.
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