Senior Architect

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.

As a senior contributor on our professional Architecture team you will work independently to assist clients through the planning and creation of fiscally responsible, award-winning designs. Your experience ensures that you are quite familiar with construction plans, specifications, estimates and building codes.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for large projects of high complexity.
  
• Engages in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
  
• Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three dimensional models of buildings and their components.
  
• Participates in design critiques and pin-ups.
  
• Interprets and applies building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies.
  
• Prepares and revises documentation in various architectural phases including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections, details.
  
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports, and other contract administration tasks.
  
• Participates in client project requirement meetings and value analysis and basic cost estimating.
  
• Assists in the preparation of the project specifications.
  
• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.
  

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Requisite knowledge and application of accessibility codes, applicable building codes. Also knowledge of building construction systems, means and methods, materials and industry associated standards.
  
• Strong understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
  
• Strong knowledge of building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
  
• Ability to conduct space planning, block planning and adjacencies in coordination with building program.
  
• To develop floor plans, wall sections, and details.
  
• To lead one or more teams through all phases of architectural document production.
  
• To participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural document production.
  
• To engage in creative and critical thought.
  
• To hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
  
• To interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
  
• To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written).
  

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field & Registered Architect. Minimum of 15 years of experience. LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for 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

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 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 | TX | Houston

Organization: BC-2227 Buildings-US Illinois Architecture

Employee Status: Temporary

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 06/08/2025 04:08:11

Req ID: 1001799

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