Architectural Business Leader

Architectural Business Leader

We are hiring for an Architectural Business Leader with data center experience to work in the Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ area. Base salary range of ($160-$200K), relevant to experience.

Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), opportunities for professional development and training (including support for relevant licensure & certifications), and generous PTO & paid holidays.

Job Summary:

• Define and implement comprehensive business strategies to expand our leadership footprint within data center and high-tech sectors, aligning architectural capabilities with market demands and client expectations.
• Lead cross-functional resource planning and allocation for data center architecture projects, ensuring optimal utilization of architectural, project management, and technical personnel through project lifecycle management tools.
• Function as the subject matter expert in data center design principles, staying current with evolving standards, guidelines, and security design best practices specific to high availability facilities.
• Collaborating closely with project managers and discipline leads to developing integrated design solutions that address complex challenges related to facility design, critical power, cooling efficiencies, and structural load capacities.
• Oversee and mentor architectural and project management teams on best practices for data center design and delivery, emphasizing technical consistency, cross-disciplinary coordination, and standardized modeling protocols.
• Lead development and review of detailed architectural design packages, including design development, site visits, client-facing technical reviews, and submittals focused on multidisciplinary interface coordination, life-safety verification, and commissioning scope.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions and mentorship programs that foster growth of junior architects and project managers focusing on data center technologies, sustainable design, and safety-conscious project execution.
• Spearhead competitive pricing strategy formulation by leveraging quantitative cost modeling, risk assessment matrices, and benchmarking data to enhance bid-to-win ratios and help ensure profitability.
• Participate in proposal development, providing technical due diligence, architectural scope definition, resource estimation, and architectural advisories related to project risk profiles, scope clarification, and constructability.
• Support regional market expansion initiatives by engaging local industry partners, participating in high technology and data center conferences, and identifying opportunities to showcase innovation in architectural design.
• Maintain an up-to-date network of industry contacts, including clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities, promoting our company brand as a trusted expert in data center architectural solutions and driving long-term client retention.