Senior Project Architect: Civic & Transit Design

Stantec; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 92,900 - 134,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Stantec in Washington, DC is seeking a Project Architect/Designer to lead complex civic, transit, and federal projects. You will guide design, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and act as a primary client contact from concept through construction.

This senior role requires a professional architecture degree, 5+ years of experience, and familiarity with LEED and building codes. Strong BIM, detailing, and coordination skills are essential; relocation or travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Professionally accredited degree in Architecture or equivalent in support of architectural license required. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead project design and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Serve as primary interface with clients and subconsultants.
• Develop design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
• Utilize BIM technologies in development of three‑dimensional models of buildings and their components.
• Participate in design critiques and pin‑ups.
• Develop and oversee construction documentation, specifications, and technical coordination.
• Assist in preparation of project budget, schedule, and overall work planning.
• Apply knowledge of building codes, cost considerations, and constructability to support successful delivery.
• Participate in bidding and negotiation phase and prepare addenda.
• Review shop drawings and submittals, respond to RFIs, prepare site observation reports, and other contract administration tasks.
• Participate in client project requirement meetings and value analysis and basic cost estimating.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to studio growth and culture.

Skills

Leadership

Client interfacing

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Architecture degree (professional accreditation)

LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stantec in Washington, DC is seeking a Project Architect/Designer to lead complex civic, transit, and federal projects. You will guide design, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and act as a primary client contact from concept through construction.

This senior role requires a professional architecture degree, 5+ years of experience, and familiarity with LEED and building codes. Strong BIM, detailing, and coordination skills are essential; relocation or travel may be involved.