Senior Architect, Mission-Critical Data Centers

Burns & McDonnell; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Dallas is seeking a seasoned architect to lead design teams on mission‑critical data center projects. You will guide conceptual through design phases, develop production drawings for diverse facilities, and manage schedule, budget, and construction planning with project managers.

You will apply expert architectural knowledge, review documentation for compliance, mentor junior staff, and drive QA/QC across project phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Architecture from an NAAB accredited program and 8 years related experience.
• Master Degree in Architecture from an NAAB accredited program and 7 years related experience.
• Minimum eight years of architectural experience preferred.
• Registered architect preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Develop, modify, and review production drawings for healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, and governmental and military facilities.
• Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
• Applies expert knowledge of commonly used architectural concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the architectural industry. Compiles studies and reports. Writes specifications.
• Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find's/develops non‑standard design solutions.
• Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify design compliance with project, client, and industry standards, including constructability.
• Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of materials.
• Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify, lead and manage key pursuits.
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Prepare, present and manage project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the architectural practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for effective communication with other architectural teams.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

BIM (Revit)

Adobe Creative Suite

3D rendering software

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Dallas is seeking a seasoned architect to lead design teams on mission‑critical data center projects. You will guide conceptual through design phases, develop production drawings for diverse facilities, and manage schedule, budget, and construction planning with project managers.

You will apply expert architectural knowledge, review documentation for compliance, mentor junior staff, and drive QA/QC across project phases.