Arquitecto/A Senior | Infraestructura

Sener; Xico; Presencial; MXN 800.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Burns & McDonnell in Mexico City seeks a Senior Architect to lead global facilities projects across industrial, manufacturing, data centers and healthcare sectors. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams with in‑house engineers, designers, scientists and builders to deliver complex, high‑performance facilities.

You will mentor teams, review architectural deliverables, ensure code compliance, manage design development and construction administration, and collaborate with authorities to

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in architecture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Spanish.
• Strong knowledge of building codes in Mexico.
• Experience leading architectural teams on large projects.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate with counterparts to understand scope and lead the architectural discipline.
• Review architectural deliverables prior to issuance.
• Develop architectural plans, specifications, and materials; ensure design intent.
• Mentor teams and produce accurate technical and contract documentation.
• Inform design teams on local codes and permitting requirements.
• Lead construction administration duties and manage design quality.
• Collaborate with authorities to achieve permitting objectives.
• Support recruitment and resource planning.
• Assist with project schedule, scope, and budget management.

Conocimientos

Multidisciplinary team leadership

English and Spanish communication

Problem solving abilities

Architectural design coordination

Educación

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Revit BIM

3D coordination tools

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Senior Architect – Global Facilities - CDMX

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This position will support different business lines within our Global Facilities Services Practice: Industrial, Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Aerospacial, Consumer products, healthcare, and Mission-critical data center projects, one of the fastest growing and most technically advanced industries globally. The role is part of our expanding Global Facilities Services (GFS) project team based in Mexico City, providing immediate involvement in largescale, highly complex projects. GFS is an international practice at Burns & McDonnell that involves exciting, collaborative work across many departments and locations.

Burns & McDonnell is actively recruiting a Senior Architect to join this segment of our growing business. This position offers unique opportunities for both personal and professional growth through a wide range of project responsibilities and leadership roles. The ideal candidate is a motivated, team‑oriented architect with a desire to guide multidisciplinary project teams—including in‑house engineers, designers, scientists, and builders—on complex, high‑performance facilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Burns & McDonnell counterparts to understand scope requirements, provide discipline leadership, and ensure project deadlines are met.
• Provide leadership in reviewing architectural deliverables prior to issuance.
• Lead and coordinate development of architectural plans, specifications, and material selections; ensure design intent is fully captured in construction documentation.
• Mentor and lead teams in producing accurate technical and contract documentation for construction.
• Inform design teams on local codes, permitting requirements, and industry best practices.
• Lead construction administration duties including bid support, site visits, addressing technical issues, and improving design quality during construction.
• Work with governmental authorities and regulatory agencies to achieve permitting and schedule objectives.
• Manage, mentor, and support the recruitment of architectural resources, including those producing renderings and visualization content.
• Support project schedule, scope, budget, and change‑management activities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Strong knowledge of building design codes and applicable Mexican codes.
• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D coordination tools, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience leading architectural discipline teams and delegating work on large projects.
• Ability to lead technical execution and resolve issues in multidisciplinary environments.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for architectural and engineering documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem‑solving, and team‑building skills.
• Ability to devise new approaches to design challenges.
• Familiarity with other building systems/disciplines and coordination workflows.
• Ability to travel locally and internationally.
• Willingness to work with AI‑enabled design and engineering tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant architectural experience.
• Previous consulting experience.
• Data center or telecom facility experience.
• Experience mentoring junior architects and developing architectural standards.
• Experience supporting proposals, estimates, and project planning activities.
• Familiarity with U.S. design standards and multinational project delivery environments.
• Willingness to pursue Professional Engineer (AIA) licensure.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design and Consulting