Senior Architect, Data Center Development

Responsibilities

Building Design & Standards

• 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

Design Management

• 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

Permitting & Code Compliance

• 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

Construction Administration

• 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

Basic Qualifications

• 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%)

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package (cash + equity)
• Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms
• Salary range: $200,000 - $250,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options