Principal Architect

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 OpportunityTo be successful as a Principal Architect, a collaborative mindset is essential. You will be surrounded by our network of resources and trusted to collaborate with clients and internal teams alike as a thought-leader, brand ambassador, and expert in project delivery. Our leaders remain engaged in projects and contribute in a meaningful way to making our clients more successful. We are a Principal-led practice.Your Key ResponsibilitiesTo be an Architectural project leader for the design and delivery of major projectsTo interface regularly with architectural and engineering leaders across North America to thrive and contribute within the integrated design practiceServe as a local leader to inspire our team, represent design, and reinforce the global brand of StantecSustain and grow revenue within your region, helping to attract top tier clients and achieve top line growthCollaborate with technical and managerial project leads to achieve key operational performance metrics including traditional financial metricsLead local and regional business development pursuits including pre-positioning, strategic proposal development inclusive of interior design, architecture and engineering professionals, to achieve business development and financial goals in accordance with Stantec policiesServe as a seller-doer generating work, creating long-term relationships and delivering long-term value to clients for StantecDevelop and maintain industry relationships and visibility with current and prospective clients, sub-consultants, competitor/teaming partners, and potential recruitsContribute to the thought leadership and brand of Stantec, by sharing knowledge and innovation stories at key client engagements, industry events and across professional networksMentor and coach next generation of designers and thought leaders, as well as receive mentoring and coaching from our established team of designers and thought leadersYour Capabilities and CredentialsAcumen related to project delivery innovations in IPD, APD, Modular approaches and related advancements.Demonstrated design and planning acumen and leadership on major projectsAbility to lead project teams across a range of project types and scales with proven ability to balance a book of business in this regardTechnical understanding of Architecture for complex buildings, with direct design experience in functional programming, site selection, core and shell, fit out and/or interior design.Experience with strategic pre-positioning for pursuits inclusive of engagement strategies, responding to Expression of Interests, Statements of Qualifications, Requests for Proposals, formal interviews, and professional fee and contract negotiationsStrong business development skills, including significant experience developing and maintaining productive relationships with a client base—a seller-doer capable of generating work and creating long-term relationships and delivering long-term value to clients for StantecAn entrepreneurial orientation with strong understanding of the business development challenges of a consulting-services providerExcellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent organization, coordination, leadership, team-building and team engagement talentKnowledge of market assessment techniques and insights along with ability to create aspirational and achievable business plansEducation and ExperienceBachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture or equivalentLicensed and credentialed Architect is required15+ years of experience in the AEC industryLEED AP Credential preferred.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 agreementsPrimary Location: United States | OR | PortlandOrganization: BC-2014 Buildings-US California AIDEmployee Status: RegularBusiness Justification: New PositionTravel: NoSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 30/07/2026 09:07:10Req ID: 1007008Stantec 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.