Senior Architect-Data Centre

Jacobs; Kolkata District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Extended leave options

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Jacobs in Kolkata is seeking a Senior Architect specializing in data centres to lead architectural design across all project phases. This role requires over 7 years of experience and strong knowledge of building codes and sustainability practices. You will manage BIM modeling teams and ensure high-quality project delivery.

The position offers flexible working arrangements alongside industry leaders, promoting collaboration and innovation within a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in industrial projects including data centres, automotive, and pharmaceuticals.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and LEED requirements.
• Expertise in architectural design and execution across all project phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and project execution from concept to construction.
• Manage BIM/Revit modeling teams and prepare tenders and cost estimates.
• Coordinate site activities and ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

BIM/Revit modeling

Architectural design

Master planning

Building codes knowledge

Sustainability practices

3D modeling software

Education

B.Arch. degree

Tools

Revit 3D

SketchUp

Lumion

Twinmotion

Job description

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

A Senior Architect – Data Centre is responsible for leading architectural design and execution across all project phases, from concept to construction. The role involves expertise in space planning, master planning, and detailed design development, including schematic, statutory and working drawings, as well as 2D/3D presentations, BOQs and specifications.

The position requires strong knowledge of building codes (NBC, byelaws, international standards), sustainability practices, LEED requirements and data centre‑specific standards such as Uptime Institute tiers. The architect drives façade, interiors, plumbing and sanitation design while ensuring technical compliance and coordination with global engineering partners.

Key responsibilities

Managing BIM/Revit modeling teams (LOD 100–400), reviewing vendor drawings, preparing tenders and cost estimates, and ensuring high‑quality, timely project delivery. The role also involves site coordination, resolving construction queries, maintaining quality standards, and effectively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders while mentoring team members and ensuring adherence to processes.

Here’s what you’ll need

• B.Arch. degree from a recognized university, registered with COA.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial projects in the domain of: advance manufacturing of chemicals, fine chemicals, specialty chemicals industrial projects; new energy businesses like EV, PV, and associates industrial projects; automotive industries, pharmaceutical plants, FMCG projects; data centre projects hyper‑scale and retail scale.
• Excellent domain knowledge of master planning, preparation of concept layouts, working drawings and good for construction drawings, pre‑engineered building works.
• Awareness of 3D platforms like Revit 3D, SketchUp, Lumion, Twinmotion.

Benefits

Jacobs offers flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment that encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. Jacobs’ hybrid working policy allows you to split your work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations, enabling you to deliver your best work.