Director of Critical Facilities & Data Center Projects

Flux Resources; Seattle (WA); On-site; 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

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.