Senior Design Coordinator

About the role

The Houston office of Stantec’s Buildings team is seeking a Senior Design Coordinator to support K-12 and Higher Education projects. This role supports project teams in development of design documentation and assists in innovative and creative new prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Supports project teams in development of design documentation.
• Aids 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.
• Cheks building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Coordinates building systems 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.
• Aids 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.
• Aids in site analysis, research of concept, benchmarks, typology, and precedents.

Qualifications

• Passion for and experience with K-12/Higher Education building types.
• Knowledge and application of accessibility codes and applicable building codes.
• Knowledge of building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards is expected.
• Understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• 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, Newforma, and Sefaira.

Skills

• Master’s degree in Architecture or bachelor’s degree in support of licensure criteria.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Registered Architect or actively pursuing licensure preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 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.