Lead Architect - Data Center

i3 Solutions Inc; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

i3 Solutions Inc is seeking a Lead Architect - Data Center to drive end-to-end architectural delivery for mission-critical projects. You will lead design across concept to construction, coordinate MEP-heavy multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliant, buildable solutions with BIM-led delivery.

The role requires strong client engagement, design development, and leadership of diverse engineering teams, including coordination across campuses and substations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture.
• 10+ years overall experience in architecture or related fields.
• 5+ years in Data Center / mission-critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design across data center phases (LOD200 to LOD350).
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (MEP-heavy) to ensure constructible designs.
• Lead BIM-based delivery using Revit; review models, drawings and documentation.
• Engage with clients, present designs and translate requirements into solutions.
• Support site construction, shop drawings reviews, RFIs and technical audits.

Skills

Data Center architecture

Space planning

MEP coordination

Hyperscale campuses

Construction administration

Education

Bachelor's / Master's in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

NavisWorks

Visualization tools

Job description

Job Location: Chennai (Preferred) | Mumbai | Gurugram | Noida

Job Summary

The Lead Architect - Data Center will act as a design lead and technical authority responsible for end-to-end architectural delivery of mission-critical data center projects, from concept (LOD200) to construction (LOD350).

This role requires strong expertise in data center planning, multidisciplinary coordination (MEP-heavy), constructability, and BIM-led delivery, ensuring designs meet performance, resilience, and operational requirements.

You will lead client engagement, design development, and team delivery, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and buildable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Leadership & Project Ownership (CORE ROLE)
  • Lead architectural design across:
    • Concept / Master Planning (LOD200)
    • Schematic & Design Development (LOD300)
    • IFC / Construction Documentation (LOD350)
  • Define:
    • Data hall layouts (hot/cold aisle planning)
    • Functional zoning (critical vs non-critical areas)
    • Support spaces (MEP rooms, BMS rooms, security zones)
• Data Center Planning & Technical Design
  • Develop:
    • Campus planning (including ancillary buildings, substations, yards)
    • Space planning aligned with:
      • MEP requirements
      • Redundancy strategies (N+1 / 2N)
  • Integrate:
    • Architecture with HVAC, electrical, and ELV systems
  • Address:
    • Fire compartmentation
    • Egress and life safety
    • Security zoning and access control layouts
  • Permitting Drawings for DC site and campus.
    • Good knowledge and understanding of permitting drawings.
• Multidisciplinary Coordination (CRITICAL)
  • Lead coordination with:
    • Mechanical, Electrical, ELV, Structural teams
  • Resolve:
    • Spatial conflicts (MEP routing, plant spaces, clearances)
  • Participate in:
    • BIM coordination and clash detection reviews
  • Ensure:
    • Fully coordinated, constructible designs
    • Permitting coordination with external consultants.
• BIM & Digital Delivery
  • Lead concept design using AutoCAD (mandatory)
  • Lead BIM-based delivery using: Revit (mandatory)
  • Review: Models, drawings, and documentation
  • Ensure: LOD compliance
  • Accurate schedules and documentation
• Client Engagement & Stakeholder Management
  • Act as:
    • Primary architectural interface with clients
  • Lead:
    • Design presentations
    • Technical discussions and reviews
  • Translate:
    • Client requirements into design solutions
• Construction Support & Site Coordination
  • Support:
    • Construction phase activities
  • Review:
    • Shop drawings
    • RFIs and site issues
  • Conduct:
    • Site visits and technical audits
  • Ensure:
    • Design intent is maintained during execution
• Team Leadership & Quality Control
  • Lead and mentor:
    • Architects, BIM modelers, junior engineers
  • Ensure:
    • Design quality and consistency
  • Manage:
    • Deliverables, timelines, and coordination

Mandatory Skills & Experience

1. Technical Expertise

• Strong experience in:
  • Data Center / mission-critical architecture
• Expertise in:
  • Space planning and technical detailing
  • MEP coordination (very critical)
• Experience in:
  • Hyperscale / colocation projects

2. Tools & Digital Capability

• Revit (mandatory - BIM-led delivery)
• AutoCAD
• NavisWorks
• Knowledge of visualization tools (Enscape, Lumion, etc.)

3. Standards & Compliance

• Knowledge of:
  • NBC / IBC
  • Fire & life safety codes
  • Data center design standards (TIA-942 - awareness level minimum)

4. Communication (Non-Negotiable)

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to:
  • Lead client discussions
  • Coordinate across disciplines
  • Drive design decisions

• Bachelor's / master's in architecture
• 10+ years experience
• 5+ years in Data Center / mission-critical projects
• Experience in: Hyperscale campuses, Substation / utility integration
• Exposure to: Construction administration, Global projects

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