Lead Architect - Data Center
A senior architect owning end-to-end design of mission-critical data center projects in Mumbai, from master planning (LOD200) through construction documentation (LOD350), with heavy MEP coordination, BIM-led delivery (Revit, AutoCAD, NavisWorks), client-facing design leadership, and construction-phase support.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Mumbai, in
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Architecture
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture
- 10+ years of overall experience
- 5+ years in Data Center / mission-critical projects
- Strong experience in Data Center / mission-critical architecture
- Expertise in space planning and technical detailing
- Expertise in MEP coordination (very critical)
- Experience in hyperscale / colocation projects
- Revit (mandatory – BIM-led delivery)
- AutoCAD (mandatory – lead concept design)
- Knowledge of NBC / IBC
- Knowledge of fire & life safety codes
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (non-negotiable)
- Ability to lead client discussions, coordinate across disciplines, and drive design decisions
- Experience with hyperscale campuses and substation / utility integration
- Experience with permitting drawings for DC site and campus
Nice to have
- NavisWorks
- Knowledge of visualization tools (Enscape, Lumion, etc.)
- Awareness of data center design standards (TIA-942 at awareness level minimum)
- Exposure to construction administration and global projects
Full description
The Lead Architect – Data Center will act as a design lead and technical authority responsible for end-to-end architectural delivery of mission-critical data center projects, from concept (LOD200) to construction (LOD350).
This role requires strong expertise in data center planning, multidisciplinary coordination (MEP-heavy), constructability, and BIM-led delivery, ensuring designs meet performance, resilience, and operational requirements.
You will lead client engagement, design development, and team delivery, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and buildable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design Leadership & Project Ownership (CORE ROLE)
- Lead architectural design across:
- Concept / Master Planning (LOD200)
- Schematic & Design Development (LOD300)
- IFC / Construction Documentation (LOD350)
- Define:
- Data hall layouts (hot/cold aisle planning)
- Functional zoning (critical vs non-critical areas)
- Support spaces (MEP rooms, BMS rooms, security zones)
- Data Center Planning & Technical Design
- Develop:
- Campus planning (including ancillary buildings, substations, yards)
- Space planning aligned with:
- MEP requirements
- Redundancy strategies (N+1 / 2N)
- Integrate:
- Architecture with HVAC, electrical, and ELV systems
- Address:
- Fire compartmentation
- Egress and life safety
- Security zoning and access control layouts
- Permitting Drawings for DC site and campus.
- Good knowledge and understanding of permitting drawings.
- Multidisciplinary Coordination (CRITICAL)
- Lead coordination with:
- Mechanical, Electrical, ELV, Structural teams
- Resolve:
- Spatial conflicts (MEP routing, plant spaces, clearances)
- Participate in:
- BIM coordination and clash detection reviews
- Ensure:
- Fully coordinated, constructible designs
- Permitting coordination with external consultants.
- BIM & Digital Delivery
- Lead concept design using AutoCAD (mandatory)
- Lead BIM-based delivery using: Revit (mandatory)
- Review: Models, drawings, and documentation
- Ensure: LOD compliance (100 → 400)
- Accurate schedules and documentation
- Client Engagement & Stakeholder Management