Job description

Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout the world. Burns & McDonnell’s Mission Critical team was ranked #1 by the ENR in 2025. We have exciting opportunities for those interested in growing their careers in one of the most fast-paced, innovative sectors of high-tech building design and construction. Project focus would be mission-critical data center projects. This opportunity hires directly into our Mission Critical team and into a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing exponentially. Data Centers are an aggressive market for Burns & McDonnell and are highlighted by several priority articles on our site. Mission Critical is an international practice for Burns & McDonnell involving exciting, collaborative work across many departments. Responsibilities: • Provide project team leadership and coordination for finished plans, specification, and material selections; ensure design intent is incorporated into the construction documentation. • Mentor and lead teams in the production of accurate technical and contract documentation for project construction. • Mentor and lead construction administration duties including; bid review and support, site visits, address technical issues, and improve quality during construction. • Work with government and regulatory agencies to achieve overall project schedule and objectives. • Manage, mentor and recruit talent including resources to produce 3D software renderings and critical presentations. • Bachelor Degree in Architecture from an NAAB accredited program and 8 years related experience required. • Master Degree in Architecture from an NAAB accredited program and 7 years related experience required. • Minimum eight years of architectural experience preferred. • Registered architect preferred. • Portfolio demonstrating design and graphic presentation skills is preferred. • Expert knowledge of standard architectural concepts, including building codes, ADA standards, exterior envelope design, technical detailing, and specification writing. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work collaboratively in a problem-solving environment and demonstrate critical thinking skills. • Expert software and computer skills preferred, including BIM (Revit), Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D rendering software. • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, and organization. • Experience in leading design teams for large, complex projects, delegating tasks, and guiding internal and client groups towards successful design outcomes. • Ability to conduct detailed quality reviews of architectural documents. • Experience with construction phase activities, including site visits, shop drawing review, and correspondence with contractors and client. • Ability to travel. Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing. We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898. At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless. Are you ready to create amazing? Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Requirements

Must-haves

Provide project team leadership and coordination for finished plans, specification, and material selections; ensure design intent is incorporated into the construction documentation.
Mentor and lead teams in the production of accurate technical and contract documentation for project construction.
Mentor and lead construction administration duties including; bid review and support, site visits, address technical issues, and improve quality during construction.
Work with government and regulatory agencies to achieve overall project schedule and objectives.
Manage, mentor and recruit talent including resources to produce 3D software renderings and critical presentations.
Bachelor Degree in Architecture from an NAAB accredited program and 8 years related experience required.
Master Degree in Architecture from an NAAB accredited program and 7 years related experience required.
Expert knowledge of standard architectural concepts, including building codes, ADA standards, exterior envelope design, technical detailing, and specification writing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a problem-solving environment and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, and organization.
Experience in leading design teams for large, complex projects, delegating tasks, and guiding internal and client groups towards successful design outcomes.
Ability to conduct detailed quality reviews of architectural documents.
Experience with construction phase activities, including site visits, shop drawing review, and correspondence with contractors and client.
Ability to travel.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Nice-to-haves

Minimum eight years of architectural experience preferred.
Registered architect preferred.
Portfolio demonstrating design and graphic presentation skills is preferred.
Expert software and computer skills preferred, including BIM (Revit), Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D rendering software.

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