Stantec Buildings is 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.
Your Opportunity
We are looking for an Architect to fulfill the role of Project Architect/Architectural Lead for our Military, Industrial, and Manufacturing Practices. Working closely and in collaboration with the Project Leadership, you will be responsible for leading the Architectural design, technical deliverables, and coordination of these projects, each with varying levels of complexity and scale. You will be working within fully integrated design teams throughout all project phases, from pre-design through to post-construction services. Projects typically include: New greenfield construction, building additions or upgrades, building Envelope Upgrades and building condition assessments. Project could typically include: Aircraft hangars, Military Facilities, Laboratories, Vehicle Maintenance, Data Centers, Food & Beverage Processing, Manufacturing, Operations Maintenance & Storage Facilities, Warehousing, Distribution & Logistics, as wells as Education, Recreation, Firehalls and Assembly Use.
Your Key Responsibilities
Assist with developing or leading project proposals, including Project Approach, Methodology, Workplan, Resourcing, Scheduling and Fees.
Assist with preparing marketing materials including presentations, awards, etc.
Build and inspire strong, efficient, effective, and driven project teams
Lead, direct, and/or assist with client meetings and stakeholder engagement workshops
Establish project deliverables through a collaborative approach with the team to meet project schedules.
Lead interdisciplinary project team meetings, peer reviews, independent reviews, and advance a collaborative approach to design, technical solutions and project delivery.
Lead, direct, and/or assist the Project Manager with monitoring and managing project financials including workplan, resources, deliverables, invoicing, and change orders.
Lead, direct, and/or assist with site analysis and evaluations
Lead, direct, and/or assist with investigating/verifying existing conditions including documentation, measurement, and verification, as well as building and property condition assessments including verification of zoning by-laws with local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ’s), National Building Code (NBCAE), National Fire Code (NFC), and other appliable codes and standards.
Ability to collaborate with Clients to analyze needs and develop program requirements.
Ability to develop design options/approach
Understanding of general concepts around industrial/manufacturing processes, including site planning, functional operations, and client requirements
Ability to work within BIM model set up, utilizing BIM technologies to design and develop projects and renderings.
Assist with the evaluation and selection of building systems and materials
Refined ability to prepare Project/Design Reports, including graphic communication, writing, and coordination
Firm understanding of coordination of building systems
Ability to implement sustainable design principles
Ability to analyze Quantity Survey data and develop value engineering options and strategies
Demonstrated ability to lead the development of Contract Documents, including drawings and coordinating specifications, from schematic design to construction issue documents.
Ability to assist with tendering process, issuance of Addenda, pre-bid meetings, bid evaluations, negotiations, and preparation of owner-contractor contracts.
Ability to provide Contract Administration services, including meetings, Field Observations and Reports, preparation of Supplemental Instructions, Contemplated Change Notices, Change Orders, and Change Directives
Ability to oversee the design intent/vision is maintained throughout the project, from conception through system and material selection, visualization, implementation, documentation, coordination, and construction.
