Project Architect - Commercial

Stantec•Austin, TX

About The Position

Stantec is seeking a Project Architect to help grow and develop its Commercial sector, working with multifamily, office, and mixed-use clients. The role calls for broad experience and knowledge, design excellence, technical skills, and strong communication to lead multidisciplinary teams. The Project Architect will support office leadership and account management and may serve as the primary client contact. The position is responsible for multiple medium- and large-complexity projects, contributing from concept design through construction administration. It combines project planning and coordination, design development, code and building-system integration, documentation, quality practices, staff guidance, client and stakeholder engagement, and participation in marketing and business development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture.
Understanding of Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent understanding of accessibility codes, life-safety codes, building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and related industry standards.
Ability to maintain and advance the development of a design concept.
Ability to support creative technical design and detailing decisions aligned with project goals and understand their effects on cost, construction, sustainability, and other factors.
Ability to integrate code, zoning, market-specific best practices, and other issues into projects.
Proactive approach and ability to take appropriate action without continued direction or guidance.
Ability to work as a team player with clients, project teams, and contractors.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Architecture license within the United States.
A minimum of ten years of experience.
Understanding of Newforma, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

Manage responsibilities across multiple projects of medium and large complexity or size.
Collaborate with team leadership to communicate and monitor an efficient project work plan.
Assist in confirming project scope, schedule, goals, priorities, budget, and staffing.
Coordinate building systems to ensure compatibility with design intent.
Contribute to functional and aesthetic building design in line with client requirements, budget, and program.
Present designs with the Project Manager and Project Designer to stakeholders during early project phases.
Participate in and collaborate on project activities from concept design through construction administration.
Lead project coordination and owner/site meetings with internal team members, external consultants, owners, contractors, and subcontractors.
Lead project-team activities such as design critiques, pin-ups, and constructability reviews.
Supervise and coach junior staff on project teams.
Use BIM technology to advance design and documentation through architectural phases.
Assist with preparing specifications in coordination with building plans.
Interpret and apply building codes, energy codes, and regulatory requirements.
Evaluate and select building systems and materials.
Participate in and support quality assurance and quality control practices.
Participate in office and company marketing activities, including helping win work in interviews for potential projects.
Review, mark up, and deliver document corrections to the team for implementation.
Adhere to established project sustainability requirements.