The Solution Architect serves as the strategic and technical lead for our modern data and analytics ecosystem, integrating key platforms such as Autodesk, e-Builder, CxAlloy, Palantir, Workday, and Oracle. This role ensures scalable, secure, and governed data solutions that enable advanced analytics, cost control, performance insights, and streamlined project delivery across the enterprise.
The Solution Architec t bridges business strategy and technology execution, providing architectural leadership to deliver trusted, interoperable, and high-value data assets across the full asset lifecycle from design and construction to operations and financial management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Architecture & Solution Design
Define and maintain the end-to-end enterprise data architecture integrating construction management, financial, and operational systems.
Design scalable, performance-optimized data solutions spanning Autodesk (design/BIM), e-Builder (project management), CxAlloy (commissioning and facility performance), Workday (financials/HR), Oracle (ERP), and Palantir (data analytics).
Architect robust data pipelines and models to unify project, asset, cost, and workforce data for enterprise reporting and analytics.
Enable cross-platform data sharing and automation, leveraging APIs, middleware, and data integration frameworks (e.g., MuleSoft, Fivetran, or equivalent).
Oversee data visualization and insight delivery, delivering governed self-service dashboards and reports for executives, project managers, and field teams.
Governance & Standards
Define enterprise data architecture standards, including modeling conventions, naming policies, and data quality frameworks.
Collaborate with governance, security, and compliance teams to ensure all data flows adhere to corporate, safety, and regulatory standards.
Champion metadata management, data lineage, and auditability across all core construction and business systems.
Ensure integration and data sharing comply with contractual obligations and third-party partner requirements.
Collaboration & Leadership
Act as a trusted advisor to operations, finance, project controls, and IT teams-translating complex construction workflows into sustainable data architecture.
Partner with data engineers, business analysts, application owners, and integration specialists to ensure alignment across product, project, and portfolio levels.
Mentor teams on data architecture principles, analytics best practices, and the effective use of Autodesk, e-Builder, and other core systems.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Evaluate and recommend emerging Development/Construction technology and data integration tools (e.g., Autodesk Data Connector, Oracle Analytics, or Palantir Foundry) for enterprise adoption.
Lead proof-of-concept initiatives to validate new approaches for project analytics, predictive insights, and automation.
Continuously monitor and optimize data performance, processing efficiency, and cloud costs across multi-system integrations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts.
8+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or analytics solution design, preferably within construction, engineering, or asset management industries.
Proven expertise integrating and optimizing:
Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or BIM 360
e-Builder (Project and Cost Management)
CxAlloy (Commissioning, Operations Data)
Palantir Foundry (Data Fusion and Analytics)
Workday (Finance, HR, and Resource Planning)
Oracle Cloud / Primavera / Unifier (ERP, project, and asset systems)
Strong understanding of data governance, lineage, and metadata management.
Experience designing and managing API-led integrations and analytics ecosystems.
Excellent communication and documentation skills, able to present architectural options to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with construction technology ecosystems integrating design, cost, and performance management data.
Knowledge of BIM data structures, digital twin frameworks, and field data integration.
Certifications such as Autodesk Certified Professional, Oracle Cloud Data Architect, or Workday Integration Architect.
Experience in multi-tenant or large-scale construction portfolio environments.
TOTAL REWARDS
This role is also eligible for a competitive bene?ts package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; ?exible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company bene?ts.
This position is Bonus eligible.
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:
Know Your Rights (English) (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
The pay transparency policy is available here:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\%20English\formattedESQA508c.pdf)
QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:
Know Your Rights (English) (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
The pay transparency policy is available here:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\%20English\formattedESQA508c.pdf)
QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:
Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
Pet and Legal Insurance
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
Military Benefits Package
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
QTS Crisis Fund
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
