Architect – Healthcare

Stantec • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Stantec’s Healthcare Buildings practice, a global design firm providing architecture, buildings engineering, and interior design services. In this role, you will help lead planning, design, and documentation for healthcare projects of varying sizes and complexity, from ground-up projects to small renovations. You will contribute to clients’ visions and to spaces that support patient treatment and staff wellbeing. The work spans design, documentation, and construction, including building codes, construction documentation, project budgeting, and construction responsibilities.

You will lead the development of integrated design projects, maintain building information models, prepare project drawings and other deliverables, and mentor and collaborate with team members under the direction of project leadership. The position involves managing multiple projects and coordinating with clients, internal teams, consultants, owners, contractors, and subcontractors. The typical work environment is an office, with extended periods working at a computer and sitting. Working from home may be available for up to two days per week depending on assignment. Relocation financial assistance is not available. Applicants must submit a resume and portfolio link for serious consideration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture.
• At least 5 years of similar experience.
• Healthcare focus is required; prior healthcare experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, leadership, and staff.
• Ability to act proactively without continued direction or guidance.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Knowledge and application of accessibility codes, applicable building codes, and healthcare guidelines.
• Knowledge of building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Strong understanding of architectural document production phases and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Ability to conduct space and block planning in coordination with a building program.
• Ability to develop floor plans, wall sections, and details.
• Ability to check others’ work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budgets and schedules.
• Ability to lead teams through all phases of architectural document production and collaborate in a project team setting.
• Ability to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Ability to hand-sketch and communicate concepts and ideas effectively.
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building programs, and similar materials.
• Ability to communicate abstract ideas verbally and in writing.
• Strong presentation and interview skills.
• Strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Architectural registration is preferred but not required.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP certification is preferred.
• Experience with Bluebeam and Newforma is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity.
• Lead or assist with leading project teams to ensure designs meet client budgets, schedules, programs, and design intent.
• Develop designs using sketches, physical and electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
• Use BIM technologies to develop three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
• Participate in design critiques and pin-ups.
• Interpret and apply building codes and requirements of regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and revise architectural documents, including site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, and details.
• Participate in bidding and negotiation and prepare addenda.
• Review shop drawings and submittals, respond to RFIs, prepare site observation reports, and perform other contract administration tasks.
• Lead project coordination and meetings with internal team members, external consultants, owners, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Participate in or lead client project requirement meetings, design presentations, value analysis, and coordination meetings.
• Assist with preparing project specifications and coordinating them with construction documents.
• Participate in constructability reviews.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects.
• Lead and mentor team members and collaborate on project deliverables.
• Maintain and update building information models and prepare project outputs and drawings throughout project phases.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work schedules, with work-from-home availability for up to two days per week depending on assignment.
• Opportunities to join company committees and employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join company or local groups and initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level