Job description

As a major 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, 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. Key Responsibilities • Responsible for multiple projects of varied complexity. • Engage in the development of design through sketches, modeling, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats. • Utilize BIM technologies in development of project models and complete construction documents • Independently performs a variety of assignments requiring skills in all conventional aspects of architectural designs for projects. • Conduct thorough inspections of buildings and structures to ensure compliance with building codes and standards. • Assess the existing condition of building components based on factors like age, functionality, appearance, and operating conditions. • 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. • 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. • Assist in the preparation of the project specifications. • Coordination of specifications with construction documents. • Participate in constructability review. • Conduct quality assurance and quality control on projects to include reviewing completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations. Your Capabilities and Credentials • Proficiency in Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, particularly Autodesk Revit, with expertise in architectural modeling and detailing. • Proficiency with 3D modeling and rendering tools such as Rhino and SketchUp is a plus. • Strong oral and written communication skills for client presentations and team coordination. • Position requires the ability to travel both domestically & internationally. • Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of Building codes and NFPA standards. Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) is preferred. • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple projects at once. • Collaboration skills to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams. • Problem-solving and analytical skills to address complex design and construction challenges. • Ability to hand sketch and/or communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively is a plus. • Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural document production. • To receive criticism and respond appropriately and professionally. • 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 check the work of others for accuracy and completeness • Ability to communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written). • Strong presentation and interview skills. • Must have a valid driver’s license with good driving record. Education and Experience • Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree in Architecture. • 5 to 7 years of similar experience. • Registered Architect (RA/AIA/NCARB) Licensure is REQUIRED for consideration • LEED Green Associate or LEED AP is preferred. 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. #StayInquisitive Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve

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Responsible for multiple projects of varied complexity.
Engage in the development of design through sketches, modeling, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
Utilize BIM technologies in development of project models and complete construction documents
Independently performs a variety of assignments requiring skills in all conventional aspects of architectural designs for projects.
Conduct thorough inspections of buildings and structures to ensure compliance with building codes and standards.
Assess the existing condition of building components based on factors like age, functionality, appearance, and operating conditions.
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.
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.
Assist in the preparation of the project specifications.
Coordination of specifications with construction documents.
Participate in constructability review.
Conduct quality assurance and quality control on projects to include reviewing completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Proficiency in Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, particularly Autodesk Revit, with expertise in architectural modeling and detailing.
Strong oral and written communication skills for client presentations and team coordination.
Position requires the ability to travel both domestically & internationally.
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple projects at once.

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Proficiency with 3D modeling and rendering tools such as Rhino and SketchUp is a plus.
Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of Building codes and NFPA standards. Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) is preferred.
Ability to hand sketch and/or communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively is a plus.
LEED Green Associate or LEED AP is preferred.

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