Senior Project Architect - Healthcare

Senior Project Architect - Healthcare

At Stantec , we are 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for projects of large and medium complexity/size.
• Inspire creativity, critical thought, and design excellence both internally and externally.
• Conceptualize building design from a functional and aesthetic perspective in concert with client requirements, budget, and program.
• Develop design through collaboration with a team via sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats to express intent and communicate to project team, client, and building user groups.
• Utilize BIM technologies in development of three‑dimensional models of buildings and components.
• Participate in design critiques and constructability reviews.
• Present design with the Project Manager and collaborating Design Architect to stakeholders during early project phases. Develop building design in accordance with cost parameters.
• Evaluate and select building systems and materials.
• Coordinate building systems to ensure compatibility with design intent.
• Implement sustainable design principles into the design and environment.
• Analyze site incorporating geotechnical, hydrological, environmental, social, economic, and contextual conditions.
• Participate in development of program and other pre‑design efforts.
• Ensure that design intent is maintained through documentation and construction.
• Lead others in project team settings, design critiques, and pin‑ups.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Passionate about designing the built environment.
• Engage in creative and critical thought.
• Hand‑sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
• Lead and collaborate in project team settings.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Lead one or more teams on medium‑size projects through design concept development.
• Check work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage team to meet project budget and schedule.
• Interpret sketches, drawings, codes, building program, and similar material.
• Apply accessibility codes, applicable building codes, and life‑safety codes to a wide variety of project scopes and complexities.
• Produce and deliver design and documentation in a highly collaborative BIM strategy.
• Strong knowledge of building construction systems, constructability, materials, and industry‑associated standards.
• Strong understanding of the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Ability to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects.
• Prepare and ensure that work conforms to project budget, schedule, and overall work planning.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Newforma, Bluebeam, and recent modeling software; preferred experience with 3D printer, laser cutter.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• Licensed Architect in California is ideal.
• Minimum 10 years of experience, preferably on large teams with healthcare or institutional clients.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.
• Healthcare (OSHPD/HCAI) experience is desired.

Office Environment

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Disclaimer

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.

Pay Range

Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) – Min Salary $134,900.00 – Max Salary $202,500.00

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. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

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 | CA | San Francisco

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.