Architectural Designer

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.

Responsibilities

• Supports project teams in development of design documentation.
• Affords assistance 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, and details.
• Coordinates building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports, and other contract administration tasks.
• Coordinates specs with construction documents.
• Affords assistance in the evaluation and selection of building systems and materials.
• Attends project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
• Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
• Implements sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment.
• Affords assistance in site analysis, research of concept, benchmarks, typology, and precedents.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge and application of accessibility codes and applicable building codes.
• Basic knowledge of building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards is expected.
• Basic understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Desire to collaborate in one (or more) of the following markets: Healthcare, S&T, Advanced Manufacturing, Mission Critical.
• Ability to conduct space planning, block planning, and adjacencies in coordination with building program.
• To develop floor plans, wall sections, and details.
• To check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• To participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural document production.
• To engage in creative and critical thought.
• To hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
• To interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
• To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written).
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit; Prefer experience with Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, and Newforma.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 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 and paid family leave.

Pay

$79,000.00 - $114,500.00 Annually

Schedule

Full time

Location

United States | CO | Denver