Principal Architectural Lead - Federal

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Job summary

A leading architecture and engineering firm in Honolulu, HI seeks a Principal Architectural Lead to manage complex projects and enhance client relationships. This senior role requires 15+ years in the AEC industry and an architectural or engineering degree. Candidates should possess strong business development skills, leadership capabilities, and knowledge of federal codes. Join the firm to advance its operations in the Indo-Pacific region while collaborating with multiple teams across North America. Competitive salary of $132,000 to $198,000 annually is offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the AEC industry.
• U.S. Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer, Hawaii licensure preferred.
• Experience with APD project delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of major architectural projects.
• Interface with architectural and engineering leaders across North America.
• Sustain and grow revenue within the Indo-Pacific region.

Skills

Design and planning acumen

Business development skills

Leadership and mentoring

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture or engineering

Tools

Federal specific codes knowledge

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 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 has a long history and deep commitment to 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 a 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.

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.
• Knowledge of Federal specific codes and criteria and familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).
• 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.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture or engineering or equivalent.
• 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 Defense (DoD).
• U.S. Licensed and credentialed Architect or Professional Engineer. Hawaii licensure is preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in the AEC industry.
• LEED AP Credential preferred.
• PMP 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 CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas: $132,000.00 - $198,000.00 Annually

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

• 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.
• The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location

United States | HI | Honolulu

Organization

2014 Buildings-US California AID-Honolulu HI

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

Job Posting

02/04/2026 05:04:14

Req ID

1004997

EEO Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.