Data Center Architect Job at Microsoft Corporation (Singapore)

Job Description

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Data Center Engineering (DCE) team is responsible for delivering core data center infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The Microsoft portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year data center construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Job Responsibility

Working closely & directly under the supervision of the APAC Architectural Lead
Opportunities to be directly accountable for selected project(s) delivery & drive individual impact
Demonstrate technical competency in the areas of architectural design & documentation
Drive the design of all aspects of the physical networking infrastructure effectively and efficiently during design and address any design-related issues that arise during construction for all Microsoft datacenters/co-location facilities
Work with Datacenter Operations and partner on standards, requirements, and materials as specified
Support design workgroups and support cross-functional meetings for multiple, concurrent capital projects, collaborate in the understanding of site constraints and development of investigate test fits as well as execute level campus plans
Manage issues, decisions and risks, drive initiatives to improve the efficiency and quality to scale with the growth of Microsoft
Develop SOWs and design documents, then review and critically evaluate bids and options for projects
Evaluate operational impacts, deployment, and implementation challenges associated with design implementation for both Microsoft Owned facilities and Lease sites
Technical lead on architecture requirements and master planning impacts for special, non-conforming projects, retrofits, refreshes, and other duties as assigned
Provide design review and guidance, have strong ability to undertake technical evaluation, and coordinated design direction for data center design, permitting, construction and site selection, due diligence, and master planning
Work on multiple projects and collaborate with key Microsoft stakeholders, authorities having jurisdiction as well as external A/E consultants and contractors
Provide architectural support for investigate test fits and execute level test fits, provide architectural technical reviews and oversight for new data center designs, builds, leases, and renovations in addition to civil and structural technical support for site selection, due diligence, master planning and permitting
Provide architectural support in the review and production of site plans to be used in the site selection process
Provide data center architectural designs and reviews (Specifications, Drawings, and Schedules) within CAD and/or Revit drawings and / or direction to A/E firms for outside design work
Collaboration with Global Technical Governance team, Global Strategy teams and DCE Operations Team to utilize Base of Design documentation to create and/or oversee the creation of the datacenter designs from basis of design (BOD) to issue for constructions (IFC) and through the Construction Administration phase of datacenter until handover for new DC project build-outs, leases, special projects and / or network upgrades
Collaboration with internal & external customers, lead project specific network technical delivery & oversee the delivery of multiple, concurrent, complete Datacenter design solutions aligned with the scopes, schedules and budgets of the projects with a focus on architecture
Partner directly with cross organizational teams such as engineering design teams, delivery teams, operations teams, contractors, and suppliers
Provide guidance to staff augmentation A/Es
Remote site support for construction teams
Site visits (in person or virtual as needed) to review all stages of the construction and ensure quality is being maintained
Support and undertake internal technical evaluations
Ability to use visual/graphical tools (i.e. sketch-up, CAD, REVIT, PPT etc.) to produce illustration for technical discussions/evaluations

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
Practiced as an Architect in architecture/design consulting firm with experience in design development
Experience in navigating in CAD, Revit, Sketchup, Bluebeam and BIM software for drawing review and development of conceptual level master plans during site selection and early design phases
In process of becoming a registered Professional Architect
Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and maintain high quality standards
Ability to lead teams of engineers in advanced engineering and operational processes and procedures as they relate to large datacenter environments
Ability to work on multiple projects of varying timelines while managing project expectations
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in architecture/engineering due diligence with experience leading large-scale critical infrastructure projects as the lead
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in due diligence for greenfield, brownfield, retrofit and expansion of large-scale facilities including and not limited to geotechnical report analysis, topographic and boundary survey review, Code/Covenant/Restriction and coordination with Authorities Having Jurisdiction and utility capacity constraint review
Ability to perform complex business case analysis to justify technical decisions
Knowledge of building codes and regulations, safety standards, and industry standards
Experience working in high critical environment projects (healthcare, enterprise, large retail, critical environments, healthcare, government etc.)
Lead and manage due diligence efforts with external and internal stakeholders
Ability to prepare and present using MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel including effective reporting/presentations of project information
Able to travel domestically and internationally

Nice to have

Familiarity with ground-up construction, greenfield and brownfield site development requirements
Experience and working knowledge in land acquisition, seismic zoning, planning, permitting and development
Action-oriented with a passion for getting things done quickly, efficiently, and effectively
Ability to balance varying responsibilities that span rhythm of business, communications, executive management, and culture
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

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