Lead Project Architect, Mission Critical Data Centers

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Project Architect to lead architectural development for Mission Critical / Data Centers, supporting complex projects from planning through construction.

The role requires strong coordination with multidisciplinary teams, advanced Revit skills, and a focus on quality, schedules, and client deliverables. Candidates should have a NAAB degree, licensed architect status, and data center experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Translate concepts into clear technical documentation using Revit and visualization tools
• Develop practical, 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

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Rendering tools

Education

NAAB-accredited architecture degree

Architectural license

NCARB certification

LEED Accreditation

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Stantec is seeking an experienced Project Architect to lead architectural development for Mission Critical / Data Centers, supporting complex projects from planning through construction.

The role requires strong coordination with multidisciplinary teams, advanced Revit skills, and a focus on quality, schedules, and client deliverables. Candidates should have a NAAB degree, licensed architect status, and data center experience.