Project 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 OpportunityYour role as a Project Architect on our professional Architecture team is to work independently to assist clients through the planning and creation of projects that are rooted in a deep understanding of our client’s needs, are fiscally responsible, and represent design excellence. Your experience ensures that you are quite familiar with the design process from inception through close-out, code and regulatory requirements, contract documentation, estimates and building codes. You will participate in diverse project teams successfully throughout the design process, managing workflow and production activities, while ensuring client satisfaction with the process and product. You will assist in business development activities, nurturing existing client accounts and seeking to grow our client base through building new relationships and project pursuits.Your Key ResponsibilitiesAssists in the planning, organization, and directing of the work throughout the life cycle of the project.Engages in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.Participates in design critiques and pin-ups.Interprets and applies building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies.Prepares and revises documentation in various architectural phases including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections and details.Participates in bidding and negotiation phase and prepare addenda.Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports and other contract administration tasks.Leads project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner, contractor, and sub-contractors.Participates in client project requirement meetings and value analysis and basic cost estimating.Assists in the preparation of the project specifications. Coordination of specs with construction documents.Participates in constructability review.Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.Prepares and ensures that work conforms to project budget, schedule, and overall work planning.Your Capabilities and CredentialsRequisite knowledge and application of accessibility codes, applicable building codes.Detailed understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.General 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.To develop floor plans, wall sections, and details.To check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.To participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural document production.To engage in creative and critical thought.To hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.To interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written).Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Newforma, and Bluebeam.Education and ExperienceMaster’s degree in architecture or bachelor’s degree in support of licensure criteria required from an accredited university.Registered Architect preferred.Minimum of 10 years of experience preferred.Architectural experience in healthcare a plus.LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.Please include a copy of your portfolio along with your resume for 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 StantecStantec 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.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 | FL | OrlandoOther Locations: United States | GA | AtlantaOrganization: BC-4008 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP US South A&IDEmployee Status: RegularBusiness Justification: New PositionTravel: NoSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 10/06/2026 08:06:59Req ID: 1006244Stantec 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.