Senior Project Architect

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

As a Senior Project / Construction Administrator will support all aspects of the project process from validation/pre-design through construction administration within a variety of Science & Technology projects of all sizes. Exposure to the practice of architecture is imperative and we focus on providing opportunities for you to experience the multi-facets of a project. This is onsite at a confidential client in Santa Clarita. 

Key Responsibilities

• Development of a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
• Evaluation and selection of building systems and materials.
• Site analysis, research of concept, benchmarks, typology, and precedents.
• Review shop drawings and submittals, respond to RFIs, prepare site observation reports, and other contract administration tasks.
• Coordination of specs with construction documents.
• Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
• Participates in person project site walks throughout the design and construction progress.
• Development of design documentation.
• Utilizing BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
• Interpreting and applying building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies.
• Preparing and revising 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.
• Implements sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment.
• Participates in design critiques and pin-ups.
• Attends project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.