Senior Project Architect at Stantec in Washington, DC

Senior Project Architect

Location: Washington, DC, United States

Your Opportunity

The ideal candidate for this role is a Senior Project Architect with a broad range of architectural experience and knowledge, a strong background in large-scale Federal and Cultural projects in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, and experience delivering federal design-build projects.

The candidate must demonstrate strong technical and architectural design capabilities.

Given the nature of the project work, U.S. citizenship is required.

In this role you will be the senior lead from design development through project completion. You will be expected to promote design excellence, possess advanced technical skills to support project work, and employ strong communication to lead a multi-disciplinary team in a manner consistent with firm-wide standards for project delivery. In support of office leadership and the account management team, this role will often serve as the primary contact for a client, communicating progress and status throughout the duration of the project.

Our Architecture & Interior Design group is renowned for creating high-performance, fiscally responsible and award-winning buildings and interiors. We're passionate about the design quality of the built environment and create designs that are timeless, intelligent and sustainable. This is the place where great ideas and rewarding careers call home. In our multidisciplinary, team-based environment, collaboration is key among a talented group of architects, project managers, interior designers, planners and technologists, who work together to create innovative and integrated solutions for a wide range of clients. Our services include architecture, interior design, and planning for a wide variety of sectors.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead project teams for the design, technical execution, and discipline coordination for all phases of the project from concept through completion.
• Collaborate with Designers and Project Managers to prepare internal project budgets, schedules, and work plans.
• Direct and coordinate internal team of interior designers, architects, engineers, and specialists to ensure faithful adherence to design intent, budget, schedule, and agreed-upon work plan.
• Direct and coordinate external team of consulting designers, engineers, and other specialty consultants.
• Lead project coordination meetings with team members, contractors, and owners.
• Analyze, interpret and apply applicable codes, regulations, and requirements.
• Coordinate regulatory submissions and permit documentation.
• Collaborate with other designers to recommend building systems, materials, and details and faithfully execute the development of selected systems and details.
• Manage complex tasks amongst large multi-disciplinary teams on large scale healthcare projects.
• Collaborate with Principals group on business development strategy and support client management activities.
• Supervise, mentor, and coach junior staff.
• Check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage the efforts of team members in support of broader project goals.
• Assist in the confirmation of scope, schedule, goals and priorities, budget and staffing.
• Communicate and monitor an efficient project work plan.
• Utilize BIM technology to advance the design and documentation in various architectural phases.
• Participate in and be accountable for the preparation of project specifications.
• Demonstrate an understanding of construction cost estimating and value analysis;
• Participate in the bidding and negotiations phase and preparing addenda as required.
• Provide project leadership for adherence to design best practices including principles of occupant health/well-being and high performance/sustainable design
• Participate in the winning of new projects including collaborating with others to develop capture strategies, developing fees, writing proposal collateral, interviewing with clients, and developing client relationships by participating in development meetings with clients, and participating in client conferences.
• Participate in and support Quality Assurance and Control practices.
• Participate in marketing activities for the office/company.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

A Senior Project Architect at Stantec is a licensed architect with a minimum of 15 years leading project design, detailing, and documentation and administering construction contracts. They must be passionate about design; proficient in REVIT and other design/documentation software; able to faithfully execute design intent and project documentation while directing others to do the same; able to apply applicable codes and regulations to a variety of project types while directing others to do the same; able to rigorously adhere to design and construction best practices including best practices in sustainable design; able to mentor junior staff and grow the professional capacity of the studio and region; and willing to collaborate with leadership to market the firm and develop business. At their best, a Senior Project Architect at Stantec is design-oriented, task-driven, well-organized, open-minded and curious, an effective communicator, a rigorous thinker, and accountable to their team, firm leadership, and the project and client.

• Ability to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Proven experience participating and collaborating in a large project team setting.
• Comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback and able to respond appropriately and professionally.
• Ability to communicate design concepts and ideas to others effectively.
• Possesses great communication skills (verbal/written) and the ability to engage clients.
• Proactive attitude, attention to detail, and organized.
• Ability to work in an energetic and challenging work environment.
• Advanced understanding of Revit and an ability to harness BIM as a tool for design and coordination.
• Proficiency in Sketch-Up, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of building construction systems, constructability, materials, and industry associated standards.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite is required; experience with Newforma and Bluebeam is preferred.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree in Architecture
• Registered Architect; registration is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience.
• Strong background in both large-scale Federal and Cultural projects in Washington DC metropolitan area.
• Experience delivering federal design build projects.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred

Given the nature of the project work, U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Working from home may be an option for up to two days per week depending on assignment.

Submissions must include a resume and portfolio link for serious consideration.

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.