Lead Architect - Data Center & Mission-Critical Design

Jacobs; Mandaluyong; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in the Philippines seeks a Lead Architect to drive data-centre design from concept to construction, shaping layouts and specifications across disciplines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Architecture, PRC Architect license, and 10+ years of experience with Revit and AutoCAD; familiarity with Philippine Building/Fire codes is preferred.

Experience with BIM workflows and international standards is valued; Jacobs supports flexible, hybrid working arrangements and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture with PRC Architect license.
• 10+ years of architectural design experience.
• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Philippine Building Code, Fire Code, and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality architectural plans, details and specifications for data-centre facilities.
• Plan and conduct work requiring evaluation/adaptation of architectural techniques and criteria.
• Participate in design reviews and coordination meetings; resolve cross-discipline issues.
• Support field construction (review submittals, respond to RFIs, perform site walks).
• Provide technical guidance to junior designers; contribute to proposals and budgets.

Skills

Revit proficiency

AutoCAD proficiency

Code knowledge

Cross-discipline collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

PRC Architect license

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM workflows (BIM 360)

Job description

Jacobs in the Philippines seeks a Lead Architect to drive data-centre design from concept to construction, shaping layouts and specifications across disciplines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Architecture, PRC Architect license, and 10+ years of experience with Revit and AutoCAD; familiarity with Philippine Building/Fire codes is preferred.

Experience with BIM workflows and international standards is valued; Jacobs supports flexible, hybrid working arrangements and a collaborative culture.