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Stantec

Project Architect

Stantec, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Project Architect – Stantec Join the Stantec Buildings team, a global leader in integrated design. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and innovative, sustainable approach help us create buildings that matter.

Key Responsibilities

Assists in the planning, organization, and directing of the work throughout the project life cycle.

Engages in developing design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.

Utilizes BIM technologies to develop three‑dimensional models of buildings and components.

Participates in design critiques and pin‑ups.

Interprets and applies building codes and regulatory requirements.

Prepares and revises documentation for site plans, floor plans, building elevations, sections, and details.

Participates in the bidding and negotiation phase and prepares addenda.

Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports, and performs contract administration tasks.

Leads project coordination and meetings with internal team members and external consultants, owner, contractor, and sub‑contractors.

Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.

Assists in preparing project specifications and coordinating specs with construction documents.

Participates in constructability review.

Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.

Ensures work conforms to project budget, schedule, and overall work planning.

Capabilities and Credentials

Passionate about designing K‑12 education environments.

Requisite knowledge and application of accessibility codes, applicable building codes.

Detailed understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.

General knowledge of building construction systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.

Ability to conduct space planning, block planning and adjacencies in coordination with building program.

To develop floor plans, wall sections, and details.

To check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.

To participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural document production.

To engage in creative and critical thought.

To hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.

To interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.

To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written).

Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, Newforma, Sefaira and Bluebeam.

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Architecture or bachelor’s degree supporting licensure criteria required.

Registered Architect in Texas preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of experience preferred.

Architectural experience in education a plus.

LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.

Benefits Summary Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (≥20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, vision plans, a wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and AD&D insurance, disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership coverage, and paid family leave. Employees receive ten paid holidays each calendar year and accrue vacation between 10‑20 days per year with paid sick leave as required by state and local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants. Stantec prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Stantec is committed to ensuring recruitment process accessibility and provides reasonable adjustments as needed.

How to Apply Please include a copy of your portfolio along with your resume for consideration.

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