Senior Project Architect

Stantec • Reno, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Stantec is seeking a Senior Project Architect for its Reno, Nevada office. The role requires broad architectural experience and knowledge, a commitment to design excellence, technical skills, and strong communication abilities to lead multidisciplinary teams. The architect supports office leadership and account management, often serves as the primary client contact, and guides project teams from initial design through construction administration in accordance with firm-wide project delivery standards.

The position leads multiple projects of varying sizes and complexity, coordinates project planning and building systems, and maintains design intent through documentation and construction. It also involves client and stakeholder presentations, team leadership and mentoring, BIM-enabled design and documentation, specification coordination, code and materials evaluation, quality practices, sustainability, and support for marketing and project pursuits. The role is based in a typical office environment, with field work and travel expected up to 10%, potentially involving exposure to inclement weather.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture.
• Architecture license in Nevada.
• At least 10 years of experience.
• Understanding of Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• In-depth knowledge of client experience.
• Ability to support one or more Principals in Charge simultaneously across multiple projects.
• Excellent understanding of accessibility and life-safety codes, building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and associated industry standards.
• Ability to maintain and advance the development of a design concept.
• Ability to make and support creative technical design and detailing decisions aligned with project goals, while understanding their impact on cost, construction, sustainability, and other factors.
• Ability to lead the integration of code, zoning, market-specific best practices, and other issues into a project.
• Ability to adhere to established project sustainability requirements.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions to revise, develop, and produce plans, elevations, and details.
• Ability to review, mark up, and deliver document corrections to the team for implementation.
• Ability to distribute work to the project team and monitor progress.
• Ability to take appropriate action proactively without continued direction or guidance.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of the science and technology market sector.
• Team-oriented approach with clients, the project team, and contractors.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of Newforma, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity.
• Collaborate with the principal, project manager, and project controls team to communicate and monitor an efficient project work plan.
• Assist in confirming project scope, schedule, goals, priorities, budget, and staffing.
• Maintain design intent through project documentation and construction.
• Coordinate building systems to ensure compatibility with design intent.
• Conceptualize building designs that meet functional and aesthetic goals as well as client requirements, budget, and program.
• Develop space plans, block plans, and adjacency diagrams in coordination with the building program.
• Present designs to stakeholders with the Project Manager and Project Designer during early project phases.
• Participate in project activities from concept design through construction administration.
• Lead project coordination meetings and owner/site meetings with internal team members, external consultants, owners, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Lead project teams, design critiques, pin-ups, and constructability reviews.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff on project teams.
• Use BIM technology to advance design and documentation across architectural phases.
• Lead or direct preparation of specifications in coordination with building plans.
• Evaluate and promote the incorporation of sustainable design principles.
• Interpret and apply building codes, energy codes, and regulatory agency requirements.
• Evaluate and select building systems and materials.
• Participate in and support quality assurance and quality control practices.
• Participate in office-wide and company-wide marketing activities, including project pursuits and interviews.

What This Job Offers

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