Lead Data Center Interiors Architect

Jacobs

Troy (OH)

On-site

USD 103,000 - 142,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase option

Deferred compensation plans

PPTO

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Performance bonus

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Interiors Architect/Interior Designer to lead interior design for data center and mission critical facilities. You will plan, design, and document interior environments for hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and critical infrastructure spaces including offices, control rooms, operations centers, and data center spaces.

The ideal candidate has a strong architectural/interiors background, expertise in Revit/BIM, and a track record delivering coordinated

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited institution.
Minimum 6 years of professional experience in interior architecture and/or interior design.
Proficiency in Revit and BIM-based project delivery.
Experience developing construction documents and technical detailing.
Strong understanding of building codes, ADA requirements, life safety standards, and architectural specifications.
Strong knowledge of FF&E specification and finish material selection.
Ability to coordinate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
Licensed Architect (RA) or NCIDQ certification is a plus.
Experience on corporate, healthcare, higher education, workplace projects for data centers is a plus.
Familiarity with mission critical design principles and high-security environments is a plus.
LEED Accredited Professional or sustainability experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead interior design for mission critical and data center projects from programming through construction administration.
Develop space plans and interior design solutions for office, control rooms, operations centers, security, collaboration, training, and employee amenity spaces within data center environments.
Create space plans, renderings, mood boards, and finish presentation materials.
Prepare and coordinate architectural construction documents, specifications, and technical details.
Select and specify finishes, furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E).
Coordinate finish selections, interior materials, wayfinding concepts, and workplace standards.
Participate in client meetings, programming sessions, design reviews, and stakeholder presentations.
Collaborate with architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, and telecommunications disciplines.
Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, life safety standards, and client design guidelines.
Support BIM coordination and multidisciplinary model reviews.
Review contractor submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and field conditions during construction.
Perform site visits and construction observations to verify design intent and quality standards.
Mentor junior architects and designers while providing technical leadership throughout project execution.
Assist with proposal development, design pursuits, and client relationship activities.