Architectural Project Manager - Data Center

Architectural Project Manager – Data Center

Position Summary

Join our partner firm, Macgregor Associates Architects (MAA), an Invision Studio, as a architectural Project Manager and lead the design and delivery of high-performance Data Center – mission critical projects. In this role, you’ll manage one or more projects from concept through construction, ensuring client requirements are clearly defined, communicated, and met. You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams, clients, consultants, and AHJs, while maintaining MAA’s high design standards.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in Data Center design—including both tenant improvements and ground-up development—along with proficiency in Revit and cloud-based BIM collaboration. You should be comfortable navigating fast-paced project timelines, coordinating construction administration tasks, and adapting quickly to evolving client needs. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this dynamic, client-facing role.

The Perks!

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.

Company Overview

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 Hyperscale's since 2005, contributing to the design and development of Data Centers across the USA as well as Europe. Our interest is to grow our mission critical footprint with our current clients as well as other major Data Center developers and hyperscalers.

Our approach is rooted in creating buildings that are not only efficient and well-constructed, but also 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.

At MAA, we prioritize collaboration and informed decision-making. Our team of skilled architects and interior designers leverage the latest tools, technologies, and industry best practices to provide both creative solutions and personalized service. We take pride in our ability to understand and solve complex design challenges while preserving the integrity and vision of each client’s project.

As a valued partner in the HFW network, MAA remains committed to fostering innovation, supporting legacy brands, and maintaining the cultural individuality that makes each of our firms unique. We invite you to explore the depth of our expertise and look forward to the opportunity to bring your next project to life.

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Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage one or more Data Center projects from design through construction, ensuring alignment with client goals, program requirements, and design criteria.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, internal teams, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), maintaining clear and consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead and supervise project team members, ensuring successful coordination across all disciplines.

• Oversee project documentation, including drafting, modeling, and production of construction documents (CDs), while upholding firm design standards.

• Direct and participate in construction administration activities such as reviewing RFIs, submittals, conducting site visits, generating reports, and leading punch walks.

• Utilize Revit and BIM 360 for project development and coordination within a cloud-shared model environment.

• Ensure compliance with applicable building, fire, and energy codes throughout all project phases.

• Adapt quickly to evolving client needs or changes in project direction, effectively guiding the team through necessary adjustments.

• Contribute to the creation of proposals and design criteria manuals, supporting the delivery of clear and professional documentation.

Qualifications:

• Professional degree in Architecture

• Licensure is preferred but not required.

• Minimum of 8+ years of project management experience, including the development of owner program requirements, proposals, and design criteria manuals.

• 10+ years of professional architectural practice with a strong foundation in fast-paced project delivery.

• 6+ years of experience in data center – mission critical projects, including tenant improvements and full ground-up designs for hyperscale, collocation, or enterprise clients.

• 8+ years of Revit production experience, specifically within data center projects, with extensive experience working in BIM 360 cloud-shared environments.

• In-depth understanding of construction documentation, detail development, and full construction administration processes (RFIs, submittals, site visits, punch walks, and reporting).

• Proven knowledge of building, fire, and energy codes.

• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with clients, consultants, internal teams, and AHJs.
• Strong adaptability to client direction changes with the ability to clearly convey updated project needs to internal teams.

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