Project Architect – Mission Critical, Data Centers

Stantec

Project Architect managing architectural development for mission critical projects. Collaborating across disciplines to deliver sophisticated designs for national and international clients.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeSacramento • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $111,200 - $191,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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, submittals, 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced Revit proficiency required; familiarity with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering tools preferred
Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and contribute to integrated architecture and engineering project delivery on complex projects
Comprehensive knowledge of building systems, construction sequencing, constructability principles, specifications, codes, and permitting processes
Strong understanding of project documentation, technical detailing, and construction administration processes
Experience assisting with project schedules, fee management, budgeting, and coordination of client deliverables
Experience assisting with construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and field observations
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills and commitment to technical accuracy and quality
Ability to mentor teams and build collaborative working relationships
Highly organized, adaptable, detail-oriented, and effective in deadline-driven environments
Professional Architecture degree from a NAAB-accredited institution or equivalent
Current Architectural license required; NCARB certification and/or LEED Accreditation preferred
10+ years of experience in commercial architecture and design, including 2+ years of design experience focused on Mission Critical or Data Center projects
LEED Green Associate or LEED AP a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Paid holidays (ten each year)
Vacation (10-20 days per year)
Paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

RevitAutoCADSketchUpAdobe Creative Suiteconstruction documentationtechnical detailingcode analysismaterial evaluationsspecification coordinationbuilding systems

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipproblem-solvingmentoringcollaborationaccountabilityorganizationaladaptabilitydetail-orienteddeadline management

Certifications

Architectural licenseNCARB certificationLEED AccreditationLEED Green AssociateLEED APProfessional Architecture degree