Senior Project Architect

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading integrated design firm in Texas is looking for a Sr Project Architect passionate about K-12 education environments. The candidate will assist in innovative project design, utilizing BIM technologies, and ensure compliance with building codes. A Master's degree and Texas registration are required, alongside LEED and WELL AP certifications.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in architecture.
• Experience in education sector is a plus.
• Ability to check own work for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop elevations, sections, and architectural details.
• Engage in design through sketches and models.
• Participate in bidding and negotiate phase.

Skills

BIM technologies

building codes

design development

space planning

project coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Architecture

Registered Architect in Texas

LEED AP Certified

WELL AP Certified

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

Join a Top 10 global integrated design firm in our Texas Buildings practice that provides Architecture, Buildings Engineering, and Interior Design services with a long history and deep commitment to the education sector. Our Austin office is seeking a Sr Project Architect to join our Buildings practice. The successful candidate will be developing elevations, sections, 3D renderings and architectural details for projects. You will be assisting on innovative and creative new prototypes designed with sustainable products with green architecture sensibility as your goals.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning, organization, and directing of the work throughout the life cycle of the project.

• Engages in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.

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

• Participates in design critiques and pin-ups.

• Interprets and applies building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies.

• Prepares and revises documentation in various architectural phases including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections and details.

• Participates in bidding and negotiation phase and prepare addenda.

• Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports and other contract administration tasks.

• Leads project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner, contractor, and sub-contractors.

• Participates in client project requirement meetings and value analysis and basic cost estimating.

• Assists in the preparation of the project specifications. Coordination of specs with construction documents.

• Participates in constructability review.

• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.

• Prepares and ensures that work conforms to project budget, schedule, and overall work planning.

  Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Passionate about designing K-12 education environments

• Requisite knowledge and application of accessibility codes, applicable building codes.

• Detailed understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.

• General knowledge of building construction systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.

• Ability to conduct space planning, block planning and adjacencies in coordination with building program.

• To develop floor plans, wall sections, and details.

• To check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.

• To participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural document production.

• To engage in creative and critical thought.

• To hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.

• To interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.

• To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written).

• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, Newforma, Sefaira and Bluebeam.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Architecture or bachelor’s degree in support of licensure criteria

• Registered Architect in Texas

• Minimum of 5 years of experience

• Architectural experience in education a plus

• LEED AP Certified required.

• WELL AP Certified required

Please include a copy of your portfolio along with your resume for consideration.

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.

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.

Primary Location: United States | TX | Austin

Organization: BC-2140 Buildings-US Texas Architecture

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 16/06/2025 05:06:31

Req ID: REQ250000W6