Principal 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.

Responsibilities

• To be an Architectural project leader for the design and delivery of major projects
• To interface regularly with architectural and engineering leaders across North America to thrive and contribute within the integrated design practice
• To serve as a local leader to inspire our team, represent design, and reinforce the global brand of Stantec
• To sustain and grow revenue within your region, helping to attract top tier clients and achieve top line growth
• To collaborate with technical and managerial project leads to achieve key operational performance metrics including traditional financial metrics
• To lead local and regional business development pursuits including pre-positioning, strategic proposal development inclusive of interior design, architecture and engineering professionals, to achieve business development and financial goals in accordance with Stantec policies
• To develop and maintain industry relationships and visibility with current and prospective clients, sub-consultants, competitor/teaming partners, and potential recruits
• To contribute to the thought leadership and brand of Stantec, by sharing knowledge and innovation stories at key client engagements, industry events and across professional networks
• To mentor and coach next generation of designers and thought leaders, as well as receive mentoring and coaching from our established team of designers and thought leaders

Requirements

Acumen related to project delivery innovations in IPD, APD, Modular approaches and related advancements.
Demonstrated design and planning acumen and leadership on major projects
Technical understanding of Architecture for complex buildings, with direct design experience in functional programming, site selection, core and shell, fit out and/or interior design.
Experience with strategic pre-positioning for pursuits inclusive of engagement strategies, responding to Expression of Interests, Statements of Qualifications, Requests for Proposals, formal interviews, and professional fee and contract negotiations
Strong business development skills, including significant experience developing and maintaining productive relationships with a client base—a seller-doer capable of generating work and creating long-term relationships and delivering long-term value to clients for Stantec
An entrepreneurial orientation with strong understanding of the business development challenges of a consulting-services provider
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organization, coordination, leadership, team-building and team engagement talent
Knowledge of market assessment techniques and insights along with ability to create aspirational and achievable business plans

Credentials

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture or equivalent
• Licensed and credentialed Architect is required
• 15+ years of experience in the AEC industry
• LEED AP Credential preferred

Benefits

• 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