Project Architect, Industrial

Project Architect, Industrial - ( 240003JD )

Description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a Project Architect for our Military, Industrial, and Manufacturing Practices. Working closely and in collaboration with the Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Architectural design, technical deliverables, and coordination of these projects, each with varying levels of complexity and scale. You will be working within fully integrated design teams throughout all project phases, from pre-design through to post-construction services.

Projects typically include new construction, building additions or upgrades, building envelope upgrades and building condition assessments.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist with developing or leading project proposals, including Project Approach, Methodology, Workplan, Resourcing, Scheduling and Fees.
• Build and inspire strong, efficient, effective, and driven Project Teams.
• Lead, direct, and/or assist with client meetings and stakeholder engagement workshops.
• Establish project deliverables through a collaborative approach with the team to meet project schedules.
• Lead interdisciplinary project team meetings, peer reviews, independent reviews, and advance a collaborative approach to design, technical solutions and project delivery.
• Lead, direct, and/or assist the Project Manager with monitoring and managing project financials including workplan, resources, deliverables, invoicing, and change orders.
• Lead, direct, and/or assist with site analysis and evaluations.
• Lead, direct, and/or assist with investigating/verifying existing conditions including documentation, measurement, and verification.
• Ability to collaborate with Clients to analyze needs and develop program requirements.
• Ability to develop design options/approach.
• Understanding of general concepts around industrial/manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work within BIM model set up, utilizing BIM technologies to design and develop projects and renderings.
• Assist with the evaluation and selection of building systems and materials.
• Refined ability to prepare Project/Design Reports, including graphic communication, writing, and coordination.
• Firm understanding of coordination of building systems.
• Ability to implement sustainable design principles.
• Ability to analyze Quantity Survey data and develop value engineering options and strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the development of Contract Documents, including drawings and coordinating specifications.
• Ability to assist with tendering process, issuance of Addenda, pre-bid meetings, bid evaluations, negotiations, and preparation of owner-contractor contracts.
• Ability to provide Contract Administration services, including meetings, Field Observations and Reports.
• Ability to oversee that the design intent/vision is maintained throughout the project.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
• Driven to achieve Design Excellence through brilliant and collaborative design.
• Proven ability to lead, solve complex multi-stakeholder problems, and inspire project teams.
• Good understanding of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems for buildings.
• Demonstrated interest in holistic design, systems thinking, construction, materials, sustainability, and technical design detailing.
• Proven ability to check work of others for accuracy and completeness.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of accessibility codes, applicable building and life-safety codes.
• Experience with and understanding of hazardous environments and processes.
• Excellent knowledge of construction costing and quantity surveying.
• Excellent knowledge of building construction systems, constructability, materials, and industry associated standards.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office, Revit, AutoCAD.
• Ability to acquire required Security Clearances for a variety of institutional project types.
• Ability to travel and work in other provincial jurisdictions.

Education and Experience

• Master of Architecture required.
• MAA License, or equivalent Provincial Registration required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience preferred.

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.