Senior Architectural Designer

Stantec; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Designer to lead complex projects in Advanced Manufacturing. You will focus on technical coordination, documentation, and mentor junior architects. The role demands knowledge in semiconductor fabrication environments and excellent communication skills.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, 10+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Revit. This is an opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to innovative design solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience focused on Advanced Manufacturing projects.
• Experience assisting with construction administration including RFIs and field observations.
• Excellent graphics, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate concepts into clear technical documentation using Revit.
• Develop practical, technically sound design solutions.
• Coordinate architectural documentation and ensure clarity in scope.
• Mentor architectural team members and promote collaboration.
• Stay current on codes and sustainable design practices.

Skills

Revit proficiency

Communication skills

Project documentation

Leadership skills

Technical accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Photoshop

SketchUP

Job description

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and technically focused Senior Architectural Designer to support the continued growth of our Advanced Manufacturing practice. This role offers the opportunity to lead the Architectural development of complex, technically sophisticated projects for national and international clients while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and detail-oriented professional with strong technical capabilities, leadership skills, and a passion for design quality, project execution, and team development.

As a Senior Architectural Designer, you will contribute from early planning development through construction administration and project completion. This role requires a strong understanding of technical coordination, construction documentation, interdisciplinary coordination, and project delivery within complex advanced manufacturing environments, specifically semiconductor fabrications/cleanroom facilities and campuses. You will be leading designers to develop drawings and documentation for projects and assist with innovative and creative new ideas surrounding best practices within a design-oriented studio atmosphere.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Translate concepts into clear technical documentation using Revit and visualization tools
• Develop practical, technically sound design solutions aligned with project goals and client needs
• Support site planning, entitlements, and approvals with civil and consultant teams
• Direct and develop construction documents from schematic design through construction administration including plans, sections, elevations, & details, evaluate materials options, and coordinate with consultant teams
• Coordinate architectural documentation, including technical reviews, detailing, redlines, and interdisciplinary coordination to ensure clear delineation of scope for the Owner, the Authority Having Jurisdiction, and the Contractor.
• Mentor architectural team members and promote collaboration, accountability, and growth
• Support code analysis, material evaluations, specification coordination, and technical research
• Support bidding and construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and field observations
• Stay current on codes, sustainable design practices, building technologies, and construction methods
• Clearly communicate technical and design solutions through presentations and stakeholder coordination
• Maintain technical quality, documentation accuracy, and constructability across all project phases

Capabilities and Credentials

• Advanced Revit proficiency required; familiarity with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, preferred; experience with InDesign, Photoshop, Enscape, SketchUP, and other rendering tools a plus.
• Excellent graphics, written, and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of building codes, construction systems, and the permitting process
• Strong understanding of project documentation, technical detailing, and construction administration processes
• Experience assisting with construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and field observations
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills and commitment to technical accuracy and quality
• Ability to mentor teams and build collaborative working relationships
• Highly organized, adaptable, detail-oriented, and effective in deadline-driven environments

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture or related field
• 10+ years of experience in architecture and design, including 5+ years’ design experience focused on Advanced Manufacturing projects

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.