Lead Architect

Jacobs; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced architectural lead to drive data center master planning and design. The role involves delivering compliant schematic and working drawings, 2D/3D models, and detailed BOQs aligned with Uptime Institute Tier standards.

You will coordinate with MEP, IT, security and life-safety teams, review partner deliverables, and guide BIM/Revit teams to ensure high-quality plans and design documentation.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in architecture for data centers or industrial projects.
• Minimum 4+ years in data center domain.
• COA registration and B.Arch degree required.

Responsibilities

• Lead master planning and architectural design for data centers.
• Coordinate with MEP, IT, security and fire-life-safety teams.
• Prepare design basis reports, room books, tenders and cost estimates.
• Review partner deliverables for NBC and LEED compliance.
• Guide BIM/Revit teams to develop LOD 100–400 models.
• Produce high-quality architectural drawings and BOQs.

Skills

Master planning

Architectural design

BIM / Revit

2D/3D modeling

Education

B.Arch degree

COA registered

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Lumion

Job description

Your impact

The role involves leading Data center master planning and architectural design, delivering compliant schematic and working drawings, 2D/3D models, and detailed BOQs aligned with Uptime Institute Tier standards. It requires strong knowledge of NBC, local byelaws, LEED/sustainability criteria, and global data center design practices to review and validate partner deliverables. Responsibilities include interdisciplinary coordination with MEP, IT, security, and fire‑life‑safety teams, preparing design basis reports, room books, tenders, cost estimates, and resolving TQs/RFIs. The role also guides BIM/Revit teams in developing accurate LOD‑based models and ensures high‑quality plans, elevations, sections, and architectural details specific to data center infrastructure. A COA‑registered B.Arch with 12+ years’ experience—preferably in Data centers and industrial projects—along with proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, Lumion, and related tools is essential.

• Master plan and layout preparation at plot plan level
• Core competency in Architectural designs and should have ability and hands on experience to work on schematic/statutory/ working drawings and 2D /3D, Presentation, along with architectural BOQ & specifications
• Shall have knowledge of statutory regulations, LEEDs certifications requirements, hygiene, and sustainability related design concepts/requirements
• Global architectural practices / domain knowledge preferable to be able to check & review our global engineering partner’s drawings & documents.
• Strong knowledge of NBC and statutory codes, building byelaws, state wise requirements
• Preparation of BOQ’s, Tender Documents etc.
• Interdisciplinary coordination
• Preparation of Design basis and technical specifications for Architectural works and PEB building architectural works.
• Preparation of technical bid analysis and Resolutions of TQs and site RFI
• Façade & Fenestration, Interiors, Sanitation, and plumbing conceptualization to detail engineering including options for look and feel, walkthroughs, presentations etc.
• Conceptualization, preparation of various options meeting the Uptime Institute’s Tier standard.
• Preparation of Design Basis Report & Room Book
• Planning / guiding a team of Revit modelers in developing BIM model meeting LOD 100 to 400 requirements during various phases of the projects.
• Reviewing the model / ensuring quality control on the model / guiding the modelers in extracting layouts from the 3D model like Architectural Plans, elevations, sections, plumbing drawings
• Preparation of site works tender including specifications and bill of material.
• Preparation of cost estimation for architectural part of the project

Here’s what you’ll need

• B.Arch. Degree from recognized university, Registered with COA

• 13+ years of experience in industrial projects, 4+ exp in Data Center in the domain of
  • Advance manufacturing of Chemical, fine chemicals, specialty chemicals industrial projects
  • Data Center Experience Mandatory
  • New energy businesses like EV, PV, and associates industrial projects.
  • Automotive industries, pharmaceutical plants, FMCG project
• Awareness of 3D platforms like Revit 3D, Sketch up, Lumion, Twin motion
• Excellent domain knowledge of Master planning, preparation of concept layouts, working drawings and good for construction drawings, Pre-Engineered Building works

AtJacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it’s all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.