Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec. With over 3,000 colleagues in six countries sharing knowledge to bring the most advanced solutions to clients, our integrated platform is unmatched and through the power of design we are improving our communities worldwide. We are a collaborative, client-centric organization and we recognize our shared journey depends on prioritizing our communities and doing great work. This understanding helps us bring value, innovation, and leading-edge best practices to visionary clients around the world. If you are looking to join a remarkable team of passionate, collaborative, and talented designers, this might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! **Your Opportunity** To be successful as a Project Leader, Principal, a collaborative mindset is essential. You will be surrounded by our global network of resources and trusted to collaborate with clients and internal teams alike as a thought-leader, S&T sector champion, brand ambassador, advocate of design excellence, and adept in project delivery. Our leaders remain engaged in projects and contribute in a meaningful way to making our clients more successful. We are a principal-led practice. Stantec’s Science & Technology Practice seeks to find a Principal Leader to join our growing US West team. As a leader you will work independently to assist clients through the planning and creation of cutting-edge design that result in solutions respectful of the construction budget. Your experience ensures you are quite familiar with construction plans, specifications, estimates and building codes and have experience in all phases of planning and design of lab facilities. You will be managing and developing client relationships and working with senior laboratory planners, project architects, and in-house disciplines to lead the development of integrated design proposals, develop and manage integrated work plans, manage project financials, and coordinate with clients, while leading and mentoring others and collaborating with team members to contribute to the final deliverables. We are looking for teammates who can create and foster solutions, maintain a fast-paced mindset, and interested in growing within an emerging practice. Successful candidates will have a strong understanding of lab design and delivery, be an active listener, nurture long-lasting client relations, connect the ideal Stantec disciplines and team members with opportunities, pursue new projects in your region and across North America, while challenge and inspire your colleagues every day to be their very best. You will be supported by the full breadth and depth of the Global S&T Sector team and will have the opportunity to develop integrated design proposals for world-class projects in partnership with top tier marketing, while leading and mentoring others and collaborating with team members to contribute to the final deliverables—bringing inspiration to your daily practice. **Your Key Responsibilities** * Be a project leader for the design and delivery of science & tech projects of varying scale and complexity. * Serve as a local leader to inspire your team, represent lab design, and reinforce the global brand of Stantec. * Create a business plan that demonstrates an understanding how to sustain and grow revenue within your region and across the North American market, helping to attract top tier clients and achieve top line growth for the sector. * Collaborate with technical and managerial project leads to achieve key operational performance metrics including traditional financial metrics as well as demonstrating improved outcomes for the projects we deliver. * Lead local and regional business development pursuits including pre-positioning, strategic proposal development inclusive of interior design, lab planning, architecture, and engineering professionals, to achieve business development and financial goals in accordance with Stantec policies. * Serve as a seller-doer generating work, creating long-term relationships, and delivering long-term value to clients. * Develop and maintain industry relationships and visibility with current and prospective clients, sub-consultants, competitor/teaming partners, and to attract top talent. * Contribute to the thought leadership and brand of Stantec, by sharing knowledge and innovation stories internally, as well as at key client engagements, industry events, and across professional networks. * Mentor and coach our next generation of designers and thought leaders, as well as being receptive of receiving mentoring and coaching from your team and leadership. **Your Capabilities and Credentials** * Be a leader of people, who mentors, grows, influences, and inspires team members. * Strong business development skills, including significant experience developing and maintaining productive relationships with a client base—a seller-doer capable of generating work, creating long-term relationships, and delivering long-term value to clients. * An ability to lead project teams across a range of varying lab types and scales with proven ability to balance a book of business. * Demonstrate a design and planning acumen along with leadership on major lab projects. * Experience with strategic pre-positioning of pursuits inclusive of engagement strategies, responding to Expression of Interests, Statements of Qualifications, Requests for Proposals, formal interviews, and professional fee and contract negotiations. * Knowledge of market assessment techniques and insights along with ability to create aspirational and achievable business plans. * A thought-leader in the industry presenting and attending industry events. * Possess an acumen related to project delivery innovations in IPD (integrated project delivery), APD (alternate project delivery), modular/pre-fab approaches, and related advancements. * An entrepreneurial spirit with strong understanding of business development and embrace the opportunities of a multi-disciplinary/integrated practice. * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * Excellent organization, coordination, leadership, team building, and team engagement talent. * Possess a valid driver’s license with good driving record. **Education and Experience** * Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture * Licensed and credentialed Architect in the State of California * 15+ years of experience in the architecture and S&T industry Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. As a Principal Leader within our Global Practice, together we will improve our environment worldwide through the power of design. **About Stantec** Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. **Pay Range:** * Locations in CO, HI, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 128,200.00 - Max Salary $ 192,200.00 **Pay Transparency:** In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. **Benefits Summary:** Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements **Primary Location:** United States | CA | San Diego **Organization:** BC-2014 Buildings-US California AID **Employee Status:** Regular **Travel:** Yes **Schedule:** Full time **Job Posting:** 16/06/2025 08:06:25 **Req ID:** REQ250001D8