Architect at Stantec, Washington, DC

Architect at Stantec in Washington, DC. Contract. Est. up to $200k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Your Opportunity

Join a Top 5 global design firm in our Buildings practice that provides Architecture, Buildings Engineering, and Interior Design services across multiple sectors. Your opportunity is to join our established practice and work in a team setting to lead planning, design, and documentation projects in a variety of sizes and complexities. This gives you a unique ability to rapidly gain knowledge on various project typologies.

You will work independently and as part of our dynamic team to assist clients through the planning and creation of patient focused. fiscally responsible, cutting-edge designs. Your experience ensures that you are quite familiar with construction plans, specifications, estimates and building codes. You will have the opportunity to innovate in design, delivery, and use of technology. You will lead the development of integrated design projects, continuous updating of a building information model, preparing a variety of output / drawings throughout the project, while leading and mentoring others and collaborating with team members to contribute to the final deliverables as required under instruction from the Project Leader.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for multiple projects in a range of size and complexity.

• Leads project team to assure that the project design meets the client budget, schedule, program, and design intent.

• 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, details.

• Participates in bidding and negotiation phase and prepares 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 and contractor and sub-contractors.

• Participates in and/or lead client project requirement meetings, design presentations, value analysis and coordination meetings.

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

• Participates in constructability review.

• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong communication skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with clients, subcontractors, leadership, and staff level employees.

• Proactively takes appropriate action without requiring continued direction or guidance.

• Effectively manages multiple deadlines and priorities.

• Requisite knowledge and application of accessibility codes, applicable building codes, and healthcare guidelines. Also, knowledge of building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards.

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

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

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

• Ability to develop floor plans, wall sections, and details.

• Ability to check work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.

• Ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of architectural document production.

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

• Ability to engage in creative and critical thought.

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

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

• Ability to communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written).

• Ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively.

• Strong presentation and interview skills.

• Strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD required.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Abobe Creative Suite is required. Experience with Bluebeam and Newforma preferred.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in Architecture.

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience.

• Registration preferred but not required.

• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Work from home may be an option for up to two days per week depending on assignment.

Please note that financial assistance for relocation is not available for this position.

Submissions must include a resume and portfolio link for serious 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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. At Stantec you have the opportunity to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives. Our hybrid, flexible work schedules enable you to be in the office for mentoring and to connect with the team, while having flexibility to attend personal appointments and commitments. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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.