Project Architect - Commercial

Your Opportunity

We are actively seeking a Project Architect to help grow and develop in our Commercial sector. This person will be working on both Multifamily, Office and Mixed-use clients. You will have a broad set of experience and knowledge, promote design excellence, possess technical skills to support project work, and employ strong communication to lead a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will support office leadership and the account management team and be able to act as the primary contact for a client.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for multiple projects of large and medium complexity/size.


• Collaborate with team leadership (principal, project manager, project controls) to communicate and monitor an efficient project work plan.


• Assist in the confirmation of scope, schedule, goals and priorities, budget, and staffing.


• Coordinates building systems to ensure compatibility with the design intent.


• Assist in building design from both a functional and aesthetic perspective in concert with a client’s requirements, budget, and program.


• Present the design with the Project Manager and Project Designer to stakeholders during early project phases.


• Participate and collaborate on project activities from concept design through construction administration.


• Lead project coordination and owner/site meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor and sub-contractors.


• Lead others in project team settings, design critiques, pin-ups, and constructability reviews.


• Supervise and coach junior staff on project teams.


• Utilize BIM technology to advance the design and documentation in various architectural phases.


• Assist in the preparation of specifications in coordination with building plans.


• Interpret and apply building codes, energy codes and requirements of regulatory agencies.


• Evaluate and select building systems and materials.


• Participate in and support Quality Assurance and Control practices.


• Participate in marketing activities for the office/company, including helping to win work in interviews for potential projects.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Requires understanding of Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite; understanding of Newforma, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite preferred.


• Excellent understanding of accessibility codes, life-safety codes, building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards.


• Able to maintain and forward the development of the design concept.


• Offers and supports creative technical design and detailing decisions that are in line with project goals and understands their impact on cost, construction, sustainability, and other factors.


• Understands and leads the integration of code, zoning, market specific best practices and other issues into the project.


• Adheres to established project sustainability requirements.


• Reviews, marks-up and delivers document corrections to team for implementation.


• Proactively takes appropriate action without requiring continued direction or guidance.


• Team player with the client, entire project team, and contractor.


• Excellent negotiator and communicator.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture is required.


• Architecture license within the US is preferred.


• A minimum of ten years of experience is preferred.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time. 

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.