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.

Your Opportunity 

The Project Architect will be overseeing the project development, delivery, and performance in terms quality, and client satisfaction. The role primarily involves collaborating directly with the principal-in-charge of design and the management team members for the project development and execution. In this role you may be a primary client and consultant project leader along with the leadership of the internal team and external consultants while working with the Project Manager in interfacing with the client and team. Project Architect’s may oversee the development one or more projects and teams of various complexity and scope. Which requires a team focused leadership position with a broad set of experience and knowledge. This is a leadership role that requires oversight, guidance and mentoring of others. 

Your Key Responsibilities

You will support all aspects of the project process from validation/pre-design through construction administration and close-out for projects serving community colleges and university campus projects from the initial planning, pre-design through project completion Coordination with consultants, contractors, and Owners can be a part of your weekly activities to manage projects. Project Architects often contribute and support multiple projects at any time, within various phases of design and construction. This position requires an onsite presence as needed in a co-location setting with the Project Team thru the design and construction phases.

Responsible for development of projects of large, medium, and smaller projects varying in complexity/size. Inspire creativity, critical thought, and design excellence both internally and externally. Develop the planning and building design from both a functional and in concert with a client’s requirements, budget, and program. Develop a design from sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats to express the design intent and communicate to project team, client, and building user groups. Utilize BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components. Participate in design critiques and constructability reviews. Preparation of presentation materials with the Design Principal, Project Manager to stakeholders during early project phases. Preparation of documents as required for required agency submittals, coordination of the architect and consultant teams, and approvals. Develop site planning, space planning, block planning, and adjacency diagrams in coordination with building program. Evaluate and select building systems and materials. Coordinate building systems to ensure compatibility with the design intent. Implement sustainable design principles into the design and environment. Participate in development of the program and other pre-design efforts. Responsible for leading others in project team setting and design critiques and pin-ups. Travel between California Stantec offices for project and practice development purposes

Your Capabilities and Credentials Engage in creative and critical thought. Communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively. Participate in an on-site project team setting. Lead one or more teams on medium size projects through the development of design concept. Check work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage team to meet project budget and schedule. Interpret sketches, drawings, codes, building program and other similar material. Present abstract ideas to the client and client representatives. Apply accessibility codes, applicable building codes, and life-safety codes to a wide variety of project scopes and complexity. Lead a highly collaborative BIM delivery strategy. General knowledge of building construction systems, constructability, materials, and industry associated standards. Development and preparation of drawings and specifications. Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Newforma Experience with leading and implementation of Lean Tools.

Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Architecture Licensure within California as a Registered Architect Minimum 6+ years of experience, with education and/or institutional clients and an understanding of working with the California Division of the State Architect, all State facilities agencies, as well as local and county agencies LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred. 

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.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Additional Information Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s): Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC) Min Pay Range: SF Area $92,600 Max Pay Range: SF Area $134,300 Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.