Lead Mission Critical Facility Architect (Data Centers)

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave benefits

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP is seeking an experienced Mission Critical Facility Architect in Baltimore to lead architectural design for data centers and other mission critical facilities from concept to construction.

The ideal candidate has deep data center design expertise, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering reliable, secure facilities for institutional and private-sector clients. MD licensure or reciprocity is required.

Qualifications

• BA/MA in architecture from NAAB-accredited program.
• Minimum 16 years of architectural experience with data centers/mission critical facilities.
• Registered Architect licensed in Maryland or reciprocity.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary design teams and managing client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for data centers and mission critical facilities from programming through construction administration.
• Serve as senior technical authority on design considerations including redundancy, security, and resiliency.
• Coordinate with structural, MEP, and fire protection engineers to ensure fully coordinated designs.
• Translate client requirements into architectural solutions and oversee design documents and construction documents.
• Mentor junior staff and provide QA/QC across all design phases.
• Support business development with proposals and client presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Data center design

Client communication

Team mentoring

Security & resiliency

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Architecture (NAAB-accredited)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office/Project

BIM coordination

Job description

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP is seeking an experienced Mission Critical Facility Architect in Baltimore to lead architectural design for data centers and other mission critical facilities from concept to construction.

The ideal candidate has deep data center design expertise, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering reliable, secure facilities for institutional and private-sector clients. MD licensure or reciprocity is required.