Senior Architectural Project Manager – Data Center Project

Senior Architectural Project Manager – Data Center Project Position Summary

Join our partner firm, Macgregor Associates Architects (MAA), an Invision Studio, as a Senior Project Manager in the Data Center‑Mission Critical Program to lead the design and delivery of complex Data Center projects for one or more clients within our growing program. This role is ideal for an experienced architectural professional who excels in client‑facing interactions, thrives in fast‑paced environments, and brings deep knowledge of Data Center design—from tenant improvements to ground‑up construction for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise clients.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners and clients, clarifying program requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Prepare and present proposals, Design Criteria Manuals, and budgets.
• Adapt quickly to shifting client priorities and communicate changes effectively to internal teams.
• Manage production of construction documents—drawing, modeling, and detail development—incorporating current building and construction technologies.
• Uphold and enforce company design standards and quality benchmarks.
• Oversee BIM 360 cloud‑shared models and ensure seamless team collaboration.
• Respond to RFIs and conduct submittal reviews in a timely manner.
• Lead site visits, punch walks, and produce site visit reports.
• Coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to ensure code compliance.
• Supervise and mentor project team members, consultants, and sub‑consultants.
• Facilitate clear, concise communication across all stakeholders: clients, internal teams, consultants, and AHJs.

• Professional degree in Architecture.
• Licensure preferred but not required.
• 15+ years in professional architectural practice, with 10–15 years directly managing client programs.
• Minimum 10 years of directly managing mission‑critical projects, including tenant improvements and full ground‑up designs for hyperscalers.
• Demonstrated success delivering fast‑paced, technically complex projects.
• Proficiency in Revit and experience with BIM 360 cloud‑shared models.
• Strong working knowledge of building, fire, and energy codes.
• Expertise producing clear, concise construction documents and details.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interfacing with clients, team members, and AHJs.
• Ability to adapt to changing client directives and re‑align project teams quickly.
• Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.

At MAA, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement leave, fully paid maternity leave, and a 401(k) pension plan with employer matching contributions. Our coverage includes medical, life, long‑term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Employees also have access to a cafeteria plan with pre‑tax options for medical and dependent care expenses. In addition, MAA provides professional registration support, performance‑based bonuses, and flexible work hours.

Macgregor Associates Architects, an Invision Studio and proud member of the HFW Companies network of partner firms, is a leading architectural practice with a legacy of excellence dating back to 1987. We are recognized for our strategic planning, innovative design, and successful execution of diverse mission‑critical and industrial projects—including data centers, distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and manufacturing facilities. MAA has been working with major hyperscalers since 2005, contributing to the design and development of Data Centers across the USA and Europe.

Our approach is rooted in creating buildings that are efficient, well‑constructed, visually compelling, and tailored to each client’s goals. Projects led by MAA are consistently delivered on time and within budget, testament to our proven processes and commitment to quality.

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