Project Architect - Healthcare

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable engineering seeks an Architect to join its dynamic Healthcare practice in San Francisco. This role requires collaboration with project managers and design leaders, overseeing projects from validation to construction, utilizing innovative design principles and technologies. Candidates must be licensed architects with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, particularly in healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience preferably with large teams in healthcare or institutional projects.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.
• Experience with OSHPD/HCAI healthcare projects desired.

Responsibilities

• Guide design coordinators through all phases of Design and Construction.
• Responsible for projects of large and medium complexity.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders for project management.

Skills

Creative thought

Critical thought

BIM technology

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect in California

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Bluebeam

Job description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

Stantec's thriving Healthcare practice is adding an Architect to their San Francisco, CA team. Your role will be to collaborate with the Project Manager and any Design Leader to guide a team of design coordinators through all phases of Design and Construction. You will support all aspects of the project process from validation/pre-design through construction administration and close-out within but not limited to Acute and Sub Acute Healthcare projects. Coordination with consultants, contractors, and Owners will be a part of your weekly activities to manage projects. Along with your Project Manager, you will support multiple projects at any time, within various phases of design and construction.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for projects of large and medium complexity/size.

• Inspire creativity, critical thought and design excellence both internally and externally.

• Conceptualizes a building design from both a functional and aesthetic perspective in concert with a client’s requirements, budget and program.

• Develop a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats to express the design intent and communicate to project team, client, and building user groups.

• Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.

• Participate in design critiques and constructability reviews.

• Present the design with the Project Manager and collaborating Design Architect to stakeholders during early project phases. Develops building design in accordance with cost parameters.

• Develop space planning, block planning, and adjacency diagrams in coordination with building program.

• Evaluate and select building systems and materials.

• Coordinate building systems to ensure compatibility with the design intent.

• Implement sustainable design principles into the design and environment.

• Analyze site incorporating geotechnical, hydrological, environmental, social, economic and contextual conditions.

• Participate in development of the program and other pre-design efforts.

• Ensure that design intent is maintained through documentation and construction.

• Responsible for leading others in project team setting and design critiques and pin-ups.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Engage in creative and critical thought.

• Produce design at a level that would be perceived externally as excellent.

• Hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.

• Participate in project team setting.

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

• Lead one or more teams on medium size projects through the development of design concept.

• Check work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage team to meet project budget and schedule.

• Interpret sketches, drawings, codes, building program and other similar material.

• Apply accessibility codes, applicable building codes, and life-safety codes to a wide variety of project scopes and complexity.

• Produce and deliver design and documentation in highly collaborative BIM strategy.

• Strong knowledge of building construction systems, constructability, materials, and industry associated standards.

• Strong understanding of the relationship between drawings and specifications.

• Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Newforma, Bluebeam, Recent modeling software; Prefer experience with 3D Printer, Laser cutter.

• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field

• Licensed Architect in California required

• Minimum 10 years of experience, preferably on large teams with healthcare or institutional clients.

• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.

• Healthcare (OSHPD/HCAI) experience is desired.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Salary Range(s):

• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) - Min Salary $ 123,700.00 - Max Salary $ 185,600.00

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Primary Location: United States | CA | San Francisco

Organization: BC-2014 Buildings-US California AID

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 16/06/2025 07:06:44

Req ID: REQ25000291