Architect - Mission Critical

Description

• Lead architectural design for Data Center buildings, ensuring compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and Kiewit’s quality benchmarks.
• Mentor junior architectural staff and contribute to team development.
• Perform life safety and code analysis, including coordination with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Conduct constructability reviews and 3D model coordination for interference checks.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and design deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security, and telecommunications to deliver integrated building designs. Provide technical guidance during estimating, bidding, and construction phases.
• Support construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and field visits.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of architectural experience, with a strong portfolio of Data Center projects.
• Apply knowledge of EPC and Design-Build workflows to optimize project execution.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Familiarity with specification writing and value engineering.
• Experience with all phases of building design, from concept through construction.
• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Architecture from a NAAB accredited program.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD Architecture, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
• Experience with integrating Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) into data center designs.
• Knowledge of sustainability standards (e.g. LEED for Data Centers) and ability to integrate sustainable design practices such as energy-efficient cooling systems, renewable energy sources, and LEED certification to meet environmental regulations and client goals.
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Understanding of pre-engineered metal buildings is a plus.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• NCARB Certification required; active architectural license preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance