Critical Facilities-Project Director

Flux Resources; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Wellbeing program

401(k) plan

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Flux Resources in Seattle seeks a Project Architect/Director to lead a growing Critical Facilities practice focused on data centers and tech-intensive facilities. The role spans on-site, hybrid, and remote work with travel-light engagement, guiding projects from concept through delivery while managing design quality, schedules, and budgets.

You will develop client relationships, mentor multidisciplinary teams, pursue RFQ/RFP opportunities, and advance thought leadership in critical facilities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of architectural experience with significant leadership responsibility.
• 10+ years of Critical Facilities design experience, preferably including substantial Data Center experience.
• 5+ years of experience within an architecture or design firm with responsibility for client development, studio management, practice leadership, or regional office management.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients and work directly with senior-level stakeholders.
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary teams, project schedules, budgets, scope, client expectations, and financial performance.
• Advanced knowledge of architectural planning and design, building codes, building systems, and planning studies.
• Strong leadership, presentation, communication, team-development, mentoring, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow the Critical Facilities practice with the goal of developing a dedicated studio serving Critical Facilities clients.
• Lead and deliver Critical Facilities projects of varying sizes and complexities while managing design quality, technical execution, schedules, budgets, scope, and financial performance.
• Manage client relationships and work directly with senior executives, facility managers, project managers, and other key stakeholders.
• Lead or participate in RFQ/RFP responses, client interviews, workshops, presentations, and other business development activities.
• Develop new business opportunities and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective and existing client engagements.
• Collaborate with project teams, regional teams, and technical specialists while communicating project, team, and business development updates to leadership.
• Identify and recruit highly qualified team members while mentoring and supporting staff in their professional development.
• Monitor technology and design innovations and strengthen the practice through industry knowledge, thought leadership, and innovative ideas.

Skills

Leadership

Client development

Studio management

Project leadership

Multi-disciplinary teams

Communication

Mentoring

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture

Job description

Project Architect/Director - Critical Facilities

This is a full-time exempt (40+ hours/week), on-site / hybrid / remote and travel-light role (travel not specified) across Critical Facilities projects, client engagements, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Summary

• Lead and grow a Critical Facilities practice focused on Data Centers and other technology-intensive facilities.
• Provide project leadership and client relationship management across complex Critical Facilities design projects.
• Lead projects involving Data Centers, high-performance and research facilities, supercomputing facilities, command and control centers, SCIFs, and Artificial Intelligence facilities.
• Maintain responsibility for the design, technical, and financial success of assigned projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients while building a strong pipeline of Critical Facilities opportunities.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary project teams while promoting a collaborative and positive team culture.
• Support business development through RFQ/RFP responses, client interviews, presentations, and industry engagement.
• Advance the Critical Facilities practice through technical expertise, thought leadership, innovation, recruiting, and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow the Critical Facilities practice with the goal of developing a dedicated studio serving Critical Facilities clients.
• Lead and deliver Critical Facilities projects of varying sizes and complexities while managing design quality, technical execution, schedules, budgets, scope, and financial performance.
• Manage client relationships and work directly with senior executives, facility managers, project managers, and other key stakeholders.
• Lead or participate in RFQ/RFP responses, client interviews, workshops, presentations, and other business development activities.
• Develop new business opportunities and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective and existing client engagements.
• Collaborate with project teams, regional teams, and technical specialists while communicating project, team, and business development updates to leadership.
• Identify and recruit highly qualified team members while mentoring and supporting staff in their professional development.
• Monitor technology and design innovations and strengthen the practice through industry knowledge, thought leadership, and innovative ideas.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Design, Interior Design, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of architectural experience with significant leadership responsibility.
• 10+ years of Critical Facilities design experience, preferably including substantial Data Center experience.
• 5+ years of experience within an architecture or design firm with responsibility for client development, studio management, practice leadership, or regional office management.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients and work directly with senior-level stakeholders.
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary teams, project schedules, budgets, scope, client expectations, and financial performance.
• Advanced knowledge of architectural planning and design, building codes, building systems, and planning studies.
• Strong leadership, presentation, communication, team-development, mentoring, and client-facing skills.

Nice to Have

• Significant project leadership experience specifically within Data Center design and development.
• Experience with supercomputing, Artificial Intelligence, SCIF, command and control, research, or other highly technical facilities.
• Demonstrated success building or growing a Critical Facilities practice, studio, or regional business operation.
• Experience establishing industry presence through thought leadership, technical expertise, and innovative Critical Facilities design solutions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly or salary range: $75-95/hour, depending on experience
• Medical Coverage: Two United Healthcare plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA), with employer contributions toward premiums; coverage begins the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
• Dental & Vision: United Healthcare dental with 100% preventive care coverage and vision benefits for exams, frames, lenses, or contacts
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling plus additional wellness and care navigation resources
• Retirement & Savings: 401(k) eligible after 30 days with automatic 6% enrollment (opt-out available), 1% annual increases up to 10%, plus HSA with up to $480 employer contribution
• Voluntary Benefits: Employee-paid accident insurance and critical illness coverage for major health events (e.g., cancer, heart attack)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Flux Resources is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can do their best work.