Senior Architect, Healthcare

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Architect in Dallas. This role involves collaborating with the Project Manager, guiding design coordinators, and managing projects through various design and construction phases. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, is a licensed architect in Texas, and has at least 7 years of experience, particularly in healthcare projects. Strong leadership, communication skills, and proficiency in BIM technologies are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience on large teams.
• Experience with healthcare or institutional clients.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.
• Healthcare (OSHPD/HCAI) experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Guide a team of design coordinators through all phases of design.
• Conceptualize building design in line with client needs and budgets.
• Utilize BIM technologies for building models.
• Utilize BIM technologies for 3D models of buildings.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and Owners throughout the project.
• Ensure design intent is maintained through documentation and construction.

Skills

Creative and critical thought

Effective communication

Collaboration

Leadership in project settings

Knowledge of building codes

3D modeling

Architectural design

Sketch communication

Client collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field

Licensed Architect in Texas

LEED certification preferred

Healthcare experience a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Newforma

Bluebeam

Laser Cutter

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec's thriving Healthcare practice is adding a Senior Architect to their Dallas leadership group. 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 and clients. 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.
• 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 to stakeholders during early project phases. Develops building design in accordance with cost parameters.
• 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 if and when needed.
• Ensure that design intent is maintained through documentation and construction.
• Responsible for leading others in project team setting through all facets of the design process internal or external.

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 phases.
• 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 Texas required.
• Minimum 7 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.

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.

Primary Location: United States | TX | Dallas

Organization: BC-4005 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Dallas A&ID

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 03/02/2026 07:02:13

Req ID: 1004064

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.

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.