Architect – Data Center Projects (Junior to Lead)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Architect to lead the architectural design of mission‑critical data centre projects in São Paulo. The role covers the full project lifecycle, from concept through construction and hand‑over, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop architectural concepts, detailed designs and IFC documentation for data centre facilities.
• Prepare drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Coordinate architectural work with mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, BIM, security and IT disciplines.
• Ensure constructability, durability, maintainability and lifecycle performance.
• Participate in design reviews, value‑engineering sessions and technical coordination meetings.
• Support planning approvals, authority submissions and building‑permit processes.
• Review RFIs, shop drawings, material submittals and construction documents.
• Provide on‑site architectural support during construction, inspections, commissioning and as‑built documentation.
• Guarantee compliance with local building codes, fire regulations, accessibility requirements and ABNT/NBR standards.
• Contribute to sustainable design initiatives such as LEED, BREEAM or AQUA‑HQE.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture (or Civil Engineering with architectural qualification).
• Proven experience delivering complex industrial, mission‑critical or data centre projects.
• Strong background coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Familiarity with authority approvals, licensing processes and permit management.
• Advanced or fluent English, both written and spoken.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Revit.
• Experience with BIM workflows.
• Strong command of MS Office.
• Use of document management systems.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Health, dental and life insurance.
• Opportunities to work on international data centre projects.
• Exposure to global engineering teams and clear career growth paths.
• Collaborative, high‑performance and innovation‑driven work environment.