Lead Data Center Project Architect

Stantec; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Project Architect to lead architectural development for Mission Critical/Data Center projects. You will guide technical coordination, documentation, and interdisciplinary work from planning through construction administration.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in commercial architecture, a NAAB degree, and a current architectural license, with LEED credentials a plus. Join a collaborative team delivering complex, technically sophisticated facilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial architecture and design, including 2+ years on Mission Critical/Data Center projects.
• Professional Architecture degree from a NAAB-accredited institution or equivalent.
• Current Architectural license required; NCARB certification and/or LEED Accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate concepts into clear technical documentation using Revit and visualization tools.
• Develop technically sound design solutions aligned with project goals and client needs.
• Support site planning, entitlements, and approvals with civil and consultant teams.
• Prepare and manage construction documents from schematic design through construction administration.
• Coordinate architectural and engineering documentation, including technical reviews, detailing, redlines, QA/QC, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Assist with project schedules, scopes, staffing plans, and fee tracking.
• Mentor team members and promote collaboration, accountability, and growth.
• Perform code analysis, material evaluations, specification coordination, and technical research.
• Support bidding and construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and field observations.
• Stay current on codes, sustainable design practices, building technologies, and construction methods.
• Clearly communicate technical and design solutions through presentations and stakeholder coordination.
• Support business development through client interaction, presentations, and marketing efforts.
• Maintain technical quality, documentation accuracy, and constructability across all project phases.

Skills

Revit proficiency

AutoCAD

SketchUp

QA/QC coordination

Leadership

Education

NAAB-accredited architecture degree

Architectural license

LEED accreditation preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Stantec is seeking an experienced Project Architect to lead architectural development for Mission Critical/Data Center projects. You will guide technical coordination, documentation, and interdisciplinary work from planning through construction administration.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in commercial architecture, a NAAB degree, and a current architectural license, with LEED credentials a plus. Join a collaborative team delivering complex, technically sophisticated facilities.