Principal Architect - Healthcare

Stantec•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Stantec is seeking a Principal Architectural Leader for its Health Sector. This collaborative, client-facing role combines healthcare project leadership, design excellence, business development, and team mentorship. The Principal will remain engaged in project delivery while serving as a healthcare design champion, thought leader, brand ambassador, and trusted partner to clients and colleagues. The role leads major healthcare design and delivery projects, typically ranging from 80,000 to 800,000 square feet, and works with architectural and engineering leaders across North America as part of Stantec’s integrated design practice. The Principal will build lasting client relationships, pursue opportunities locally and across the North American market, and develop fiscally responsible projects that support positive health outcomes. The position also includes regional business development, strategic pursuit and proposal leadership, industry relationship-building, and contributions to Stantec’s thought leadership and brand. The Principal will mentor and coach emerging designers and leaders and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver project outcomes.

Requirements

Recent healthcare experience and interest in a specialty focus, with appreciation for one or more of the following markets: acute care, outpatient care, women’s health, behavioral or mental health, cancer or proton therapy, long-term care, and seniors living.
Understanding of project delivery innovations such as IPD, APD, modular approaches, and related advancements.
Demonstrated design and planning acumen and leadership on major projects.
Ability to lead teams across healthcare project types and scales and balance a book of business.
Technical understanding of healthcare architecture and direct design experience in functional programming, site selection, core and shell, fit-out, and/or interior design.
Experience with strategic pursuit pre-positioning, engagement strategies, responses to Expressions of Interest, Statements of Qualifications, and Requests for Proposals, formal interviews, and professional fee and contract negotiations.
Strong business development skills and significant experience developing and maintaining productive client relationships; able to generate work and deliver long-term client value.
Entrepreneurial orientation and strong understanding of business development challenges in consulting services.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organization, coordination, leadership, team-building, and team-engagement abilities.
Knowledge of market assessment techniques and insights, and ability to create aspirational and achievable business plans.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or equivalent.
HCAI / OSHPD experience.
Licensed Architect in the state of California.
At least 15 years of experience in the AEC industry.

Nice To Haves

LEED AP credential.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of major healthcare projects, typically ranging from 80,000 to 800,000 square feet.
Collaborate with architectural and engineering leaders across North America within Stantec’s integrated design practice.
Serve as a local healthcare design leader, inspire the team, and reinforce Stantec’s global brand.
Sustain and grow regional and North American revenue and help attract top-tier clients.
Collaborate with technical and managerial project leads to meet operational and financial performance metrics and support improved health outcomes.
Lead local and regional business development pursuits, including pre-positioning and strategic proposals involving interior design, medical planning, architecture, and engineering.
Generate work as a seller-doer, build long-term client relationships, and deliver lasting value to clients.
Develop and maintain relationships and visibility with clients, sub-consultants, competitors and teaming partners, and potential recruits.
Contribute to Stantec’s thought leadership and brand through knowledge-sharing and innovation stories at client engagements, industry events, and professional networks.
Mentor and coach emerging designers and thought leaders, and participate in mentoring and coaching from established colleagues.