Senior Project Architect – Data Center Design Lead

Stantec; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Ten paid holidays

Vacation 10–20 days per year

Job summary

Stantec’s Buildings team seeks a Project Architect to lead the architectural development of complex, technically sophisticated Mission Critical/Data Center projects for national and international clients. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams while ensuring design quality and constructability.

The ideal candidate has advanced Revit proficiency, strong documentation and leadership skills, and a passion for design execution and team development across project phases.

Qualifications

• NAAB-accredited architecture degree or equivalent.
• Current architectural license; NCARB certification and LEED AP a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in commercial architecture; 2+ years focused on Mission Critical or Data Center projects.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate concepts into clear 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, including QA/QC and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Assist with project schedules, scopes, staffing plans, and fee tracking.
• Mentor team members and promote collaboration and growth.
• Perform code analysis, material evaluations, 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.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Rendering tools

Leadership

Documentation

Education

NAAB-accredited Architecture degree

Architectural license

NCARB certification

LEED AP / LEED Green Associate

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team seeks a Project Architect to lead the architectural development of complex, technically sophisticated Mission Critical/Data Center projects for national and international clients. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams while ensuring design quality and constructability.

The ideal candidate has advanced Revit proficiency, strong documentation and leadership skills, and a passion for design execution and team development across project phases.