About the role

Architectural Designer working on integrated design practice at Stantec. Collaborating on various projects within architectural phases and ensuring design intent is met.

Responsibilities

Supports project teams in development of design documentation.
Assists in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
Participates in design critiques and pin-ups.
Interprets and applies building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies.
Prepares and revises documentation in various architectural phases including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections, and details.
Coordinates building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports, and other contract administration tasks.
Coordination of specs with construction documents.
Assists in the evaluation and selection of building systems and materials.
Attends project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
Implements sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment.
Assists in site analysis, research of concept, benchmarks, typology, and precedents.

Basic knowledge and application of accessibility codes and applicable building codes.
Basic knowledge of building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards is expected.
Basic understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
Desire to collaborate in one (or more) of the following markets: Healthcare, Civic, Aviation, Commercial, S&T, Advanced Manufacturing, and Mission Critical
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; Prefer experience with Abobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, and Newforma.
Master’s degree in Architecture or bachelor’s degree in support of licensure criteria.
Minimum of 3 years of experience.
Registered Architect or actively pursuing licensure.

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.