Project Director, Critical Facilities & Data Centers

Gensler; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Gensler's Silicon Valley office seeks a Project Director to lead Critical Facilities and data center projects, leveraging senior design and client-relations experience to grow the practice. You will guide teams, ensure design excellence, and integrate financial performance with project delivery in a highly collaborative studio culture.

This role emphasizes building the Critical Facilities practice across the globe, drawing on cross-disciplinary teams while mentoring staff and shaping strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Design or Interior Design.
• 15+ years of architectural experience, including 5+ years in client development or studio management.
• 10+ years in critical facility design, with preference for data centers.
• Strong self-motivation, flexibility and resourcefulness.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team with creativity and compassion.
• Excellent presentation skills for client workshops and interviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage the financial health of critical facilities projects.
• Develop pipeline of new work through RFQ/RFP responses.
• Collaborate with the Northwest region and Critical Facilities Practice Area.
• Mentor staff and recruit top talent.
• Contribute thought leadership and strengthen market reputation.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Data center design

Mentoring staff

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Design or Interior Design

Job description

Gensler's Silicon Valley office seeks a Project Director to lead Critical Facilities and data center projects, leveraging senior design and client-relations experience to grow the practice. You will guide teams, ensure design excellence, and integrate financial performance with project delivery in a highly collaborative studio culture.

This role emphasizes building the Critical Facilities practice across the globe, drawing on cross-disciplinary teams while mentoring staff and shaping strategic