Senior Project Architect

Stantec • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Stantec is seeking a Senior Project Architect for its growing Retail Studio in Seattle, Washington. This role is part of the Buildings practice, which provides regional architecture, buildings engineering, and interior design services. The architect independently assists clients with planning and developing fiscally responsible projects, drawing on familiarity with construction plans, specifications, estimates, client guidelines, and building codes. The role applies innovative and creative approaches to prototype designs and unique concepts, with sustainable products and green architecture sensibility as goals.

The Senior Project Architect leads the development of integrated design proposals, updates building information models, and prepares project drawings and other outputs. The position also leads and mentors others and collaborates with team members to produce deliverables under the instruction of the Project Leader. Responsibilities span multiple projects, design development, documentation, project coordination, bidding, construction administration, and quality assurance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture.
• Licensed Architect.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience.
• Strong construction document and construction detailing experience.
• Knowledge of accessibility codes and applicable building codes, and ability to apply them.
• Strong understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Ability to conduct space planning, block planning, and adjacency 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.
• Ability to manage time to meet project budgets and schedules.
• Ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of architectural document production and collaborate in a project team setting through those phases.
• 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.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, SketchUp or Enscape, and Newforma.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects of varied complexity.
• 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 from other regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and revise architectural documentation, including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building 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 client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
• Assist with project specifications and coordinate specifications with construction documents.
• Participate in constructability reviews.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on assigned projects.
• Lead and mentor others and collaborate with team members on project deliverables.

What This Job Offers

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