Lead Project Architect — Mission-Critical Data Center Design

Stantec; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 111,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec’s Buildings team seeks an experienced Project Architect to lead architectural development for Mission Critical/Data Center projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, from planning through construction administration, ensuring technical excellence and design quality.

The ideal candidate has extensive Revit expertise, strong leadership, and a passion for delivering complex facilities for national and international clients. This is a full-time, on-site role with Stantec.

Qualifications

• A NAAB-accredited architecture degree and active architectural license.
• NCARB certification and/or LEED accreditation preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in commercial architecture with 2+ years in Mission Critical/Data Center projects.

Responsibilities

• Translate concepts into technical documentation using Revit and visualization tools.
• Develop technically sound design solutions aligned with project goals.
• 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 with QA/QC and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Assist with project schedules, scopes, staffing plans, and fee tracking.
• Mentor team members and promote collaboration and growth.
• Stay current on codes, sustainable design practices, and construction methods.
• Support bidding and construction administration including RFIs and submittals.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team coordination

Communication

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Education

NAAB-accredited architecture degree

Architectural license

NCARB/LEED credentials a plus

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Rendering tools

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team seeks an experienced Project Architect to lead architectural development for Mission Critical/Data Center projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, from planning through construction administration, ensuring technical excellence and design quality.

The ideal candidate has extensive Revit expertise, strong leadership, and a passion for delivering complex facilities for national and international clients. This is a full-time, on-site role with Stantec.