Architect, Data Center Development

Fluidstack•Austin, TX

13h

About The Position

The Architect is a core member of Fluidstack's Data Center Design and Engineering team. You will own the architectural workstream across a multi-site, multi-state development portfolio from early-stage concept through design, permitting, and construction completion. This is an owner/developer role. You will manage external architects and engineers of record, coordinate across civil, structural, and MEP disciplines, and interface with GCs, AHJs, and operations stakeholders. You will be the subject matter authority on building envelope, life safety, space planning, and code compliance across some of the largest data center campuses in development.

Requirements

B.Arch or M.Arch from an accredited program
7+ years of architectural experience, including 3+ years in data center or mission critical facility design
Licensed Architect, or active pursuit with expected licensure within 12 months
Experience managing external architects and consultants as an owner's representative or developer
Working knowledge of IBC, IFC, occupancy classifications, egress, and fire-rated assembly design
Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Procore
Willingness to travel to project sites across the US (~25%)

Nice To Haves

Experience in hyperscale data center or large-scale industrial development
Familiarity with FM Global envelope and roofing requirements and submittal process
Working knowledge of industrial cladding and roofing systems: attachment details, thermal movement, joint continuity, and air/vapor barrier integration
Experience authoring owner-side design standards, prototype specifications, or basis of design documents
Familiarity with ACC for design issue tracking; exposure to Oracle P6 or equivalent scheduling tools
LEED AP or demonstrated experience with sustainable envelope and energy compliance strategies

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the architectural basis of design, prototype drawing packages, master specifications, and reference designs for Fluidstack's campus portfolio
Lead masterplan and campus layout development: building positioning, setbacks, service access, security zoning, and phasing logic across multi-building sites
Own building envelope design — cladding systems, roofing assemblies, curtainwall, louvers, and penetration detailing — in compliance with FM Global requirements
Develop space planning, adjacency standards, door and hardware schedules, access control zoning, and security tier separations across building types, aligned to operational SLA requirements
Integrate architectural scope with structural, MEP, fire protection, and civil teams; maintain awareness of cost and schedule implications throughout design
Manage external architects and engineers of record from schematic through IFC — review deliverables, enforce standards, and track design quality and schedule across multiple concurrent projects
Author and negotiate AOR scope of work, design contracts, and owner design standards
Facilitate RFI and submittal review during construction; maintain design intent through field conditions and contractor-driven changes
Lead permitting strategy across jurisdictions: building permits, zoning/entitlement, variances, and AHJ coordination
Ensure designs comply with IBC, IFC, NFPA 75, NFPA 76, NFPA 855, applicable state codes, and ADA requirements; apply construction type classification and occupancy separation strategy across mixed-use data center programs
Coordinate fire-rated construction, egress, and life safety design with fire protection engineers and local authorities; manage permit schedules as part of the overall project critical path
Review contractor submittals, RFIs, mock-ups, and material samples; conduct site visits at critical quality milestones and document field observations and non-conformance
Manage architectural change order scope and participate in commissioning reviews for envelope, door hardware, access control, and fire/smoke separation systems
Coordinate closeout, punchlist, and as-built documentation; capture lessons learned and integrate them into reference designs and master specifications