Project Architect

Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental ground breakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life.Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us!Your Opportunity
Our Atlantic Buildings group is renowned for creating high-performance, environmentally responsible, and award-winning projects. We’re passionate about the design quality of the built environment and create designs that are intelligent, sustainable, and centred around the user. 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, engineers, project managers, interior designers, and planners, who work together to create innovative and integrated solutions for a wide range of clients. Our services include architecture, interior design, planning and mechanical/electrical/structural engineering for a wide variety of markets.Our ___ offices are both seeking an experienced Project Architect with building design, documentation, and project management skills to join their multidisciplinary teams.Your Key Responsibilities
As the successful candidate, you will contribute to multidisciplinary project teams on commercial, civic, healthcare and education sector projects. You will develop designs and contract documents, provide contract administration services while sustain and building client relationships. You will work as a Project Architect / Design Lead on concurrent assignments while supporting the team and directing junior staff. You will coordinate work across offices and support other offices in completing their work. Travel to client and project sites will be regular at times, and overnight travel may be required. Our immediate workload includes government and workplace projects.Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:Design and Technical Excellence
Provide design of institutional, commercial, civic, and education sector buildingsParticipate in or lead the preparation of deliverables at all project phasesSupport Stantec policies on project delivery, quality control, and safetyParticipate in the continued development of the architectural in-house expertise and methodologiesRegularly seek continuing education opportunities to increase knowledge baseCommunications
Maintain client relationships and develop new client relationshipsFacilitate and hold team and client meetingsLead and inform the Project Team of changes and updatesEffectively communicate relevant project information to business practice managersResolve and/or escape issues in a timely fashionUnderstand how to communicate difficult/sensitive informationLeadership
Aid in team development by aligning project tasks with capabilities and career interestsIdentifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for changeRemains engaged and knowledgeable regarding emerging industry practicesComplies with and helps to enforce Stantec policies and proceduresActively supports Stantec’s Safer Together and Safety programsTeamwork
Effectively utilize each team member to their fullest potentialMotivate team to work together efficientlyMitigate team conflict and communication challengesAcknowledge and appreciate team members and their contributionsKeeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members, peers, and clientsSupport team activities that promote Stantec’s Safer Together ProgramClient Management
Manage day-to-day client interaction, evaluate, and manage client expectationsSupport and maintain lasting relationships with clientsCommunicate effectively with clients to identify needs, evaluate alternative solutions, and deliver value added servicesBuild a knowledge base of each client’s business, organization, and objectivesBusiness Development
Identify additional services opportunities for all Stantec disciplines as they relate to a specific project, program, or client.Work with the other key staff on institutional, healthcare, education, and commercial building design opportunitiesEngage in client contact, proposal preparation and preparation of and participation in client interviewsYour Capabilities and Credentials
Support all aspects of the project development cycle from inception through to completion including client relations, proposal development and project deliveryDemonstrate ability to lead and coordinate building systems with multi-discipline teamsAbility to develop and present design concepts, as well as construction detailsFamiliarity and knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Sketchup, Lumion and Autodesk CAD / Revit BIM platforms with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteStrong written and verbal communication skillsA high level of organizational skills with a detail-oriented focus and a strong work ethicAbility to work efficiently and be flexible to changeBe self-managed, demonstrate initiative and work independently as requiredEducation and Experience
Professional degree in architecture. Ideally, a registered architect in Atlantic Canada, preferably NLAA, or holding professional degree and actively pursuing licensure5 years of experience in commercial, civic, healthcare and education buildingsThis 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.Primary Location:
Canada | NL | St. John'SOther Locations:
Canada | NS | DartmouthOrganization:
1401 Buildings-CA Atlantic Canada-St. John's NLEmployee Status:
RegularManagement Level:
Individual contributorBusiness Justification:
New PositionTravel:
NoSchedule:
Full time
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