Senior Architect, Data Center Development

About the Company

Fluidstack is focused on delivering massive scale compute infrastructure for AI. The company acquires power, designs and builds data centers, and operates them with teams spanning hardware and software to accelerate the deployment of frontier compute.

Responsibilities

• Own the architectural workstream across a multi-site development portfolio from concept through permitting and construction completion
• Develop and maintain the architectural basis of design, prototype drawing packages, and master specs for the campus portfolio
• Lead masterplan and campus layout including building positioning, setbacks, service access, security zoning, and phasing
• Own building envelope design including cladding, roofing, curtainwall, and louvers in compliance with FM Global requirements
• Manage external architects and engineers of record from schematic through IFC, enforcing standards and tracking quality
• Lead permitting strategy across jurisdictions and ensure compliance with IBC, IFC, NFPA, and ADA

Requirements

• Experience owning the architectural workstream on data center or mission-critical facilities as an owner's representative or developer
• Proven track record managing external architects and engineers through full design lifecycles across concurrent projects
• Deep knowledge of IBC, IFC, occupancy classification, egress, and fire-rated assembly design
• Experience authoring owner-side design standards, prototype specs, or basis of design documents
• Ability to hold envelope and life-safety design to FM Global and code standards through field conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Architect
• Experience with hyperscale data centers or large-scale industrial development
• Knowledge of FM Global envelope and roofing submittal processes
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Procore, or ACC
• LEED AP certification