Project Architect - Mission Critical / Data Centers

Stantec • Sacramento, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and technically focused Project Architect to support the continued growth of our Mission Critical / Data Centers practice. This role offers the opportunity to lead the Architectural development of complex, technically sophisticated projects for national and international clients while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and detail-oriented professional with strong technical capabilities, leadership skills, and a passion for design quality, project execution, and team development. As a Project Architect, you will contribute from early planning and conceptual development through construction administration and project completion. This role requires a strong understanding of technical coordination, construction documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and project delivery within complex mission critical environments.

Requirements

• Advanced Revit proficiency required
• Professional Architecture degree from a NAAB-accredited institution or equivalent
• Current Architectural license required
• 10+ years of experience in commercial architecture and design
• 2+ years of design experience focused on Mission Critical or Data Center projects

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering tools preferred
• NCARB certification and/or LEED Accreditation preferred
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP a plus

Responsibilities

• Translate concepts into clear technical documentation using Revit and visualization tools
• Develop practical, technically sound design solutions aligned with project goals and client needs
• 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 technical reviews, detailing, redlines, QA/QC, and interdisciplinary coordination
• Assist with project schedules, scopes, staffing plans, and fee tracking
• Mentor team members and promote collaboration, accountability, and growth
• Perform code analysis, material evaluations, specification coordination, and technical research
• Support bidding and construction administration, including RFIs, submittmitals, and field observations
• Stay current on codes, sustainable design practices, building technologies, and construction methods
• Clearly communicate technical and design solutions through presentations and stakeholder coordination
• Support business development through client interaction, presentations, and marketing efforts
• Maintain technical quality, documentation accuracy, and constructability across all project phases

Benefits

• Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior