Architect
About the role
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
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for projects of medium complexity/size.
- 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.
- Collaborates with building systems to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
- Implements sustainable design principles into the design and environment.
- Conceptualizes a building design from both a functional and aesthetic perspective in concert with a client’s requirements, budget, and program.
- 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.
- Evaluates and selects building systems and materials.
- Aids in the preparation of the project specifications. Coordinates specs with construction documents.
- Participates in constructability review.
- 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.
- Participates in on-site, virtual, and in-office project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner, contractor, and sub-contractors.
- Participates in on-site or virtual client project requirement meetings and value analysis and basic cost estimating.
- Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.
- Inspires creativity, critical thought, and design excellence both internally and externally.
Capabilities and Credentials
- Ability to engage in creative and critical thought.
- Detailed understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
- Ability to apply accessibility codes, applicable building codes, and life-safety codes to a wide variety of project scopes and complexity.
- Understanding of the relationship between drawings and specifications.
- Knowledge of building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards.
- To produce at a level that would be perceived externally as excellent.
- Ability to hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
- Ability to participate in project team setting.
- Ability to check work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage team to meet project budget and schedule.
- Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, codes, building program and other similar material.
- Ability to communicate abstract ideas in writing and verbally.
- Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Newforma, recent modeling software; Prefer experience with 3D Printer, Laser cutter.
Education and Experience
- Professional degree in Architecture or related field is required.
- Registered Architect is preferred.
- Minimum of five years of experience is preferred.
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.
Pay Transparency
In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.
Benefits Summary
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- A wellness program.
- Health savings account.
- Flexible spending account.
- 401(k) plan.
- Employee stock purchase program.
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
- Short-term/long-term disability plans.
- Emergency travel benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Professional membership fee coverage.
- Paid family leave.
Travel
No
Schedule
Full time
Job Posting
28/10/2025 08:10:09
Req ID
1002789
Primary Location
United States | MI | Berkley
Organization
BC-2141 Buildings-US Michigan
Employee Status
Regular
Business Justification
New Position
Travel
No
Schedule
Full time
Job Posting
28/10/2025 08:10:09
Req ID
1002789
Primary Location
United States | MI | Berkley
Organization
BC-2141 Buildings-US Michigan
Employee Status
Regular
Business Justification
New Position