Senior Architect

Stantec; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Charlottesville, VA seeks a senior Architect to lead large-scale federal projects, guiding design from concept through construction. You will manage BIM updates, develop integrated design proposals, mentor staff, and collaborate across offices to deliver compliant, sustainable solutions.

The role requires 15+ years in architecture with 10+ in federal/DOD, RA/NCARB, and strong project management. LEED preferred; pre-employment screening and security clearance may be needed.

Qualifications

• 15+ years architectural experience with at least 10 years in federal/DOD sectors.
• RA/AIA/NCARB registered and LEED preferred.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to obtain IAW NISPOM security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Leads integrated design proposals and BIM updates across teams.
• Mentors design staff and coordinates across offices.
• Develops drawings, specifications and outputs for projects.
• Supports business development and marketing proposals.
• Ensures design quality aligns with codes, budgets, and schedules.

Skills

Design leadership

Mentoring staff

Building codes

Client collaboration

Education

Degree in Architecture

Registered Architect

LEED Certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Project

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Sefaira

NewForm

AutoDESK Construction Cloud (ACC)

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

Your role as a senior contributor on our professional Architecture team is to work independently to assist clients through the planning and creation of fiscally responsible, award-winning designs. Your experience ensures that you are quite familiar with construction plans, specifications, estimates and building codes. You will be innovating and creating new prototypes designed with sustainable products with green architecture sensibility as your goals. You will lead the development of integrated design proposals, continuous updating of a building information model, preparing a variety of output / drawings throughout the project, while leading and mentoring others and collaborating with team members to contribute to the final deliverables as required under instruction from the Project Leader.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Advocates and inspires creativity, critical thought and design excellence both internally and externally.
• Support Business Development activities, including marketing proposals, interview, conference attendance, etc.
• Assists in identification, recruiting, and interviewing of design staff at all levels.
• Fosters collaboration between offices while promoting and providing design vision.
• Acts as a mentor, teacher and coach to design staff with the goal of growing and guiding them through their careers.
• Evaluates the quality of design and design activities and assure a high level of design quality throughout the firm.
• Develops and implements firm’s brand, image, marketing collateral and business collateral.
• Participates in performance reviews including setting of job goals.
• Oversees and participates in production of design award submissions.
• Engages staff in dialog on design, ensures design process is followed and influences usage of technological tools.
• Acts as a vehicle for the delivery of firm’s message on design.
• Express’ philosophy of the work with appropriate vocabulary.
• Identifies and directs project photography, written descriptions, and other media in support of building the firm’s portfolio.
• Ambassador and steward of the firm’s portfolio of work with ability to guide and educate others.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to engage in creative and critical thought.
• To produce design at a level that would be perceived externally as excellent.
• To hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
• To participate in project team setting.
• To lead a Team on large complex projects through the development of design concept.
• To receive criticism and respond appropriately and professionally.
• Inspire confidence and garner trust and respect with the project team and with clients.
• Provide a balanced approach and good judgement.
• To 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. Strong presentation and interview skills.
• Understanding of historical values and context.
• To present abstract ideas to the client and client representatives.
• To exhibit maturity and cultural awareness internally and externally.
• High knowledge of building codes, building construction systems, constructability and detailing, materials, and industry associated standards.
• Experience in construction administration phase including issuances of RFI’s, Si’s, CCN’s, Certificate of Payments, understanding of the Lien Act, and occupancy closeout.
• Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD. Working level for MS Project, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, Sefaira, and NewForm, AutoDESK Construction Cloud (ACC) Environment, would be preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Position requires pre-employment drug screen.

Education and Experience

• Degree in Architecture & Registered Architect (RA/AIA/NCARB).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience with at least 10 years of experience working in federal/DOD sector.
• LEED Certification preferred.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to obtain IAW NISPOM security clearance. 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.

Pay Range

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$120,000.00 - $180,000.00 Annually

Primary Location United States | VA | Charlottesville

Organization BC-2374 EnvSvcs-US Government Services

Employee Status Regular

Business Justification New Position

Travel No

Schedule Full time

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.