Senior Themed Entertainment Project Lead Architect

Stantec; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec’s Themed Entertainment team seeks a Project Manager and Senior Architect to lead complex design and delivery from planning through opening day. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, update BIM models, and ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, planners, and consultants to blend storytelling, design, and technical expertise into successful built outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect with experience leading complex design projects.
• Ability to guide multidisciplinary teams through design challenges and maintain schedule and budget.
• Strong client communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead themed entertainment, hospitality, resort, attraction, cultural, and destination development projects through planning, design, documentation, and construction.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact, building trusted relationships and helping clients navigate project decisions.
• Develop and manage project scope, schedule, staffing plans, budgets, and financial performance.
• Coordinate architects, interior designers, engineers, specialty consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Work closely with project leadership to identify risks, resolve challenges, and maintain alignment with project goals.
• Lead project meetings, workshops, presentations, and consultant coordination efforts.
• Manage contracts, change management, invoicing, and project documentation in accordance with Stantec's project management practices.
• Support business development efforts through proposals, interviews, client presentations, and industry engagement.
• Mentor and develop team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performing project environment.
• Apply knowledge of building systems, construction methods, accessibility requirements, life-safety codes, and applicable building regulations.
• Guide project teams in developing coordinated design and construction documentation using industry-leading BIM and design technologies.
• Travel domestically and internationally for client meetings, workshops, project reviews, and site visits.

Job description

Stantec’s Themed Entertainment team seeks a Project Manager and Senior Architect to lead complex design and delivery from planning through opening day. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, update BIM models, and ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, planners, and consultants to blend storytelling, design, and technical expertise into successful built outcomes.