Senior Architect - Data Center Expert

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

About Clayco Design and Engineering

Clayco Design and Engineering (CDE) was created to diversify and grow Clayco’s industrial business unit’s capabilities with a focus on efficiently delivering robust design-build architectural and engineering solutions. The Clayco Design and Engineering team brings a tremendous amount of engineering expertise to the Clayco enterprise from a wide array of industrial segments such as food & beverage, consumer products, manufacturing, and life-science products.

The Role We Want You For

As a Senior Architect / Senior Architectural Project, you be part of our Technical Assurance Group (TAG) contribute to a variety of design projects, research, and conduct analysis to support our diverse and innovative Architecture practice. In this position, you will enhance and assist the practice’s leadership team, helping it to grow and expand its Overland presence and portfolio through intentional project pursuits and client relationships. The TAG Team is collaborative with colleagues and will work across LJC disciplines and parent company Clayco’s construction and real estate arms to complete projects that are vertically integrated in the enterprise.

The Specifics of the Role

• Lead the design and development of mission-critical data center projects, from initial concept to final delivery, while ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgetary constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, engineers, contractors, and clients, to develop comprehensive project strategies and solutions.
• Conduct thorough assessments of project requirements, risk factors, and regulatory compliance, and implement strategies to mitigate potential issues.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on data center infrastructure, including power systems, cooling solutions, network architecture, and security protocols.
• Manage project documentation, including drawings, specifications, and contracts, and oversee the construction administration process to ensure quality and compliance with design intent.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and discussions to communicate project progress, address concerns, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in data center design and management to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

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Some Things You Should Know

Why Clayco?

2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.

2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).

2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).

2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).

2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders - Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

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