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Project Architect Opportunity

Stantec's Buildings team is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Project Architect for our growing Retail | Industrial Studio in our Plano, TX office. As a major contributor on our professional Architecture team, you will work independently to assist clients through the planning and development of fiscally responsible projects. Your experience ensures that you are quite familiar with construction plans, specifications, estimates, client guidelines and building codes. You will be innovative and creative, working with prototype designs and / or developing unique concepts from sustainable products with green architecture sensibility as your goals. You will lead the development of integrated design proposals, continuous updating of a building information model, preparing a variety of output / drawings throughout the project, while leading and mentoring others and collaborating with team members to contribute to the final deliverables as required under instruction from the Project Leader.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for multiple projects of varied complexity.
• Engage in the development of design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
• Utilize BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
• Participate in design critiques and pin-ups.
• Interpret and apply building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and revise documentation in various architectural phases including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections, details.
• Participate in bidding and negotiation phase and prepare addenda.
• Review shop drawings and submittals, respond to RFIs, prepare site observation reports, and other contract administration tasks.
• Lead project coordination and meetings with internal team members and / or external consultants, owner and contractor and sub-contractors.
• Participate in client project requirement meetings and value analysis and basic cost estimating.
• Assist in the preparation of the project specifications.
• Coordination of specs with construction documents.
• Participate in constructability review.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Passion for and experience in the commercial retail and industrial sectors. Strong construction document / construction detailing experience. Requisite knowledge and application of accessibility codes, applicable building codes. 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. Ability to develop floor plans, wall sections, and details. Ability to check work of others for accuracy and completeness. Ability to manage time to meet project budget and schedule. Ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of architectural document production. Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural document production. Ability to engage in creative and critical thought. Ability to hand sketch and / or communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively. Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material. Ability to communicate abstract ideas (verbal / written). Strong presentation and interview skills. Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Abobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam SketchUP or Enscape, and Newforma. Possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a licensed Architect. Registered architect or actively pursuing licensure. Experience in commercial core / shell, retail, and industrial typologies. Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. 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.

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 $ 108,000.00 - Max Salary $ 162,000.00

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 | Plano

Organization

BC-2007 Buildings-US West

Employee Status

Regular

Travel

Schedule

Full time

Job Posting

17 / 06 / 2025 08 : 06 : 48

Req ID

REQ25000093