Senior Project Architect – Critical Facilities & Data Centers

Gensler; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Gensler's Phoenix office is seeking a seasoned Project Architect - Critical Facilities to lead high‑profile data center projects from concept through construction. You will apply your design talent and technical coordination, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients, consultants, and authorities to deliver safe, high‑performance environments.

This role emphasizes building codes, licensure, and proactive regulatory processes, with opportunities for growth within our global practice.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture (NAAB accredited)
• At least 10 years of architectural experience
• Licensed Architect (US) required
• Arizona licensure preferred
• LEED accreditation and experience preferred
• Revit experience required
• Outstanding knowledge of building codes, standards and structures
• Public speaking and moderating large teams of consultants, contractors, and clients
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on critical facilities design from programming to documentation
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors and regulators to meet project objectives
• Manage client, team and cross-disciplinary coordination and documentation
• Support communication among project team, clients, vendors, contractors and authorities
• Provide design support and documentation through concept to construction
• Lead permit submissions and plan checks with building/planning departments
• Oversee bid process: issue bid sets, respond to RFIs, evaluate proposals
• Manage construction administration: site visits, submittals, RFIs, coordination
• Drive progress with punch lists, inspections and closeout documentation
• Mentor junior staff with project guidance and day-to-day support

Skills

Revit experience

Public speaking

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Client coordination

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

Gensler's Phoenix office is seeking a seasoned Project Architect - Critical Facilities to lead high‑profile data center projects from concept through construction. You will apply your design talent and technical coordination, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients, consultants, and authorities to deliver safe, high‑performance environments.

This role emphasizes building codes, licensure, and proactive regulatory processes, with opportunities for growth within our global practice.