Senior Architectural Project Manager – Data Centers

Senior Project Manager – Data Centers

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.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will serve as a key liaison between the client, internal design team, consultants, and authorities having jurisdiction. You will guide project teams through the entire architectural process—from understanding client objectives to developing clear, concise construction documents and overseeing construction administration. This is a leadership opportunity for someone who brings strategic vision, technical expertise, and a hands-on approach to project delivery.

You will work within a collaborative environment that values communication, adaptability, and high standards of design execution. Your ability to manage multiple stakeholders and shifting priorities while upholding MAA's commitment to quality will be central to your success in this role.

• 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.

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