Intermediate Architectural Technologist

Stantec; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Canada is seeking an experienced Intermediate Architectural Technologist to support complex construction projects through construction completion. The successful candidate will work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, owners and stakeholders, while maintaining a regular presence on construction sites.

This role emphasizes field coordination, construction administration, and design-support tasks, including reviewing RFIs, submittals, site observations, and coordinating

Responsibilities

• Maintain a regular on-site presence, with an anticipated commitment of approximately 50% of working time at sites.
• Act as a field representative of the architectural team, supporting project delivery throughout the construction phase.
• Monitor construction progress for compliance with contract documents, design intent, project specifications.
• Conduct site reviews and document observations, deficiencies, non-conforming work, and construction progress.
• Prepare detailed site reports, and construction administration records.
• Assist in the review and processing of RFIs, Site Instructions (SIs), and Submittals/Shop Drawings.
• Coordinate architectural requirements with structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, security, technology, and specialty consultant disciplines.
• Support real-time resolution of field conditions, constructability issues, coordination conflicts, and unforeseen site conditions.
• Work collaboratively with contractor site personnel, superintendents, project managers, and trade contractors to facilitate project execution and maintain schedule objectives.
• Participate in regular design coordination, construction progress, commissioning, and stakeholder meetings.
• Review construction activities to ensure architectural design intent is maintained throughout project execution.
• Assist in evaluating proposed design modifications, value engineering opportunities, and alternative construction approaches.
• Contribute to the preparation and revision of drawings, sketches, field details, and technical documentation as required.
• Support interdisciplinary quality reviews and constructability assessments during both design and construction phases.
• Foster positive working relationships with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and project stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with site personnel to identify and resolve issues in a collaborative and professional manner.
• Provide clear and timely communication regarding site findings, risks, schedule impacts, and coordination requirements.
• Represent the firm professionally during site meetings, inspections, and client engagements.

Job description

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Intermediate Architectural Technologist to support the delivery of complex construction projects through construction completion. The successful candidate will work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and project stakeholders while maintaining a regular presence on construction sites. This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys combining technical architectural expertise with field coordination and construction administration responsibilities. The candidate must possess strong communication skills, the ability to work effectively with site personnel and multidisciplinary teams, and a practical understanding of building construction and contract administration processes.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Administration and Site Presence

• Maintain a regular on-site presence, with an anticipated commitment of approximately 50% of working time at sites.
• Act as a field representative of the architectural team, supporting project delivery throughout the construction phase.
• Monitor construction progress for compliance with contract documents, design intent, project specifications.
• Conduct site reviews and document observations, deficiencies, non-conforming work, and construction progress.
• Prepare detailed site reports, and construction administration records.
• Assist in the review and processing of Requests for Information (RFIs), Site Instructions (SIs), and Submittals/Shop Drawings.

Design-Build Project Coordination

• Coordinate architectural requirements with structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, security, technology, and specialty consultant disciplines.
• Support real-time resolution of field conditions, constructability issues, coordination conflicts, and unforeseen site conditions.
• Work collaboratively with contractor site personnel, superintendents, project managers, and trade contractors to facilitate project execution and maintain schedule objectives.
• Participate in regular design coordination, construction progress, commissioning, and stakeholder meetings.

Technical and Design Support

• Review construction activities to ensure architectural design intent is maintained throughout project execution.
• Assist in evaluating proposed design modifications, value engineering opportunities, and alternative construction approaches.
• Contribute to the preparation and revision of drawings, sketches, field details, and technical documentation as required.
• Support interdisciplinary quality reviews and constructability assessments during both design and construction phases.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement

• Foster positive working relationships with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and project stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with site personnel to identify and resolve issues in a collaborative and professional manner.
• Provide clear and timely communication regarding site findings, risks, schedule impacts, and coordination requirements.
• Represent the firm professionally during site meetings, inspections, and client engagements.