Principal Architectural Lead - Federal

Stantec; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec’s Buildings team in Honolulu invites a Principal Architectural Lead to guide the design and delivery of major federal projects, working with NAVFAC, USACE, USCG, and GSA partners. You will lead a cross-disciplinary team across North America and Indo-Pacific regions, shaping complex facilities from concept through construction.

This role requires strong client relationships, leadership, and a track record of growing revenue while delivering high‑quality design solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large architectural projects in federal sector.
• Ability to interface with leaders across North America.
• Proven track record in designing and delivering major projects.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to grow revenue.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of major architectural projects.
• Interface with architectural and engineering leaders across North America to thrive within the integrated design practice.
• Sustain and grow revenue within the Indo-Pacific region and collaborate across the North American market, helping attract top tier clients and achieve top line growth for the Federal sector.
• Collaborate with technical and managerial project leads to achieve key operational and financial metrics.
• Lead local and regional business development pursuits to achieve growth goals in line with Stantec policies.
• Serve as a seller-doer generating work and long-term client value for Stantec.
• Develop and maintain industry relationships with current and prospective clients and partners.
• Contribute to thought leadership and brand of Stantec at client engagements and events.
• Mentor and coach next generation of designers and thought leaders.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Federal sector knowledge

Client relationship management

Project delivery excellence

Strategic growth & BD

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

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 alike 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.

Our Federal Buildings practice that provides Architecture, Buildings Engineering, Urban, and Interior Design services with a long history and deep commitment to the clients that include NAVFAC, USACE, USCG, NGB, GSA, and more.Successful candidates will have a strong understanding of design and delivery, will be active listeners, able to develop relationships internally and externally—nurturing long-lasting client bonds, connecting the ideal Stantec disciplines and team members with opportunities, pursuing new projects in your region and across North America and challenging your colleagues every day to be the best.

We invite accomplished candidates to join our integrated buildings practice in Honolulu, HI, where you will manage and lead the growth of our Indo-Pacific delivery and execution hub. You will play a critical role in advancing Stantec’s success across multiple NAVFAC and USACE contracts in the West and Indo-Pacific regions. This position offers the opportunity to manage complex projects ranging from $30 million to over billion dollars in construction value, utilizing sound judgment, strong interpersonal skills, and proven project delivery methods.

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 Indo-Pacific 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