Principal Architect - Federal

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 102,600 - 153,900; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is looking for a Principal Architectural Lead in Vancouver to guide major project design and delivery. The ideal candidate has over 15 years in the AEC industry, strong business development skills, and a background in architecture. Responsibilities include leading project teams, maintaining client relationships, and driving revenue growth. This full-time position offers a salary between CAD 102,600 and CAD 153,900 annually and does not require travel.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the AEC industry.
• Experience with project delivery methodologies such as design-build.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of major projects.
• Interface with architectural and engineering leaders across North America.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and partners.

Skills

Business development skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Team building

Design acumen

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect

LEED AP Credential

Job description

Your Opportunity

To be successful as a Principal Architectural Lead in the Federal Sector, a collaborative mindset is essential. You will be surrounded by our network of resources and trusted to collaborate with clients and internal teams as a thought‑leader, Federal Sector champion, brand ambassador, and expert in project delivery. Our leaders remain engaged in projects and contribute in a meaningful way to making our clients more successful. We are a Principal‑led practice.

Your Key Responsibilities

• To be a Principal Architectural leader for the design and delivery of major projects.
• To interface regularly with architectural and engineering leaders across North America to thrive and contribute within the integrated design practice.
• Sustain and grow revenue within the Canada West region and collaborate across the North American market, helping to attract top tier clients and achieve top line growth for the Federal sector.
• Collaborate with technical and managerial project leads to achieve key operational performance metrics including traditional financial metrics as well as demonstrating improved outcomes for the projects we deliver.
• Lead local and regional business development pursuits including pre‑positioning, strategic proposal development inclusive of architecture and engineering professionals, to achieve business development and financial goals in accordance with Stantec policies.
• Serve as a seller‑doer generating work, creating long‑term relationships and delivering long‑term value to clients for Stantec.
• Develop and maintain industry relationships and visibility with current and prospective clients, sub‑consultants, competitor/teaming partners, and potential recruits.
• Contribute to the thought leadership and brand of Stantec, by sharing knowledge and innovation stories at key client engagements, industry events and across professional networks.
• Mentor and coach next generation of designers and thought leaders, as well as receive mentoring and coaching from our established team of designers and thought leaders.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated design and planning acumen and leadership on major projects.
• Ability to lead project teams across a range of project types and scales with proven ability to balance a book of business in this regard.
• Experience with strategic pre‑positioning for pursuits inclusive of engagement strategies, responding to Expression of Interests, Statements of Qualifications, Requests for Proposals, formal interviews, and professional fee and contract negotiations.
• Strong business development skills, including significant experience developing and maintaining productive relationships with a client base.
• A seller‑doer capable of generating work and creating long‑term relationships and delivering long‑term value to clients for Stantec.
• An entrepreneurial orientation with strong understanding of the business development challenges of a consulting services provider.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization, coordination, leadership, team building and team engagement talent.
• Knowledge of market assessment techniques and insights along with ability to create aspirational and achievable business plans.
• Willing and able to travel.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Licensed and credentialed Architect is preferred.
• Experience with APD project delivery methodologies including but not limited to design‑build, progressive design‑build, and design‑build to budget.
• Federal project experience preferred especially experience with Department of National Defence (DND).
• 15+ years of experience in the AEC industry.
• LEED AP Credential 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 with or without notice.

Pay Range

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$102,600.00 - $153,900.00 Annually

Location and Employment Details

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Vancouver
Organization: 1443 Buildings-CA British Columbia-Vancouver BC
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 30/04/2026 03:04:28
Req ID: 1005256