• Senior Project Architect K-12

    Stantec (New York, NY)


    Your Opportunity

     

    Our Stantec New York City architecture team is currently seeking an experienced senior Project Architect with a strong background in existing building envelope forensics and rehabilitation, historic methods of construction, and technical design and detailing. The ideal candidate would enjoy problem solving, working with a team to develop creative solutions to complex issues, and mentoring of junior staff.

     

    Your Key Responsibilities

     

    - Lead projects of various sizes from conceptual design/scope development through construction administration and closeout.

     

    - Inspire creativity, critical thought, and design excellence both internally and externally.

     

    - Conceptualize a design from both a functional and aesthetic perspective in concert with a client’s requirements, budget, schedule, and program.

     

    - Lead coordination efforts with internal and external subconsultants for all building systems.

     

    - Participate in development of the program and other pre-design efforts.

     

    - Develop design options through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats to express the design intent and communicate to project team, client, and building user groups.

     

    - Participate in design critiques and pin-ups.

     

    - Present to and communicate with stakeholders.

     

    - Implement sustainable design principles.

     

    - Review and comment on cost estimates.

     

    - Develop the design in accordance with code and zoning requirements, client objectives, and cost parameters.

     

    - Evaluate and select building systems and materials.

     

    - Ensure the design intent is maintained through documentation and construction.

     

    - Secure approvals from all relevant authorities having jurisdiction.

     

    Your Capabilities and Credentials

     

    - New York State Licensed Architect required.

     

    - Previous New York City public school experience and other K-12 projects is a plus but not required.

     

    - Ability to engage in creative and critical thought.

     

    - Able to lead project teams and drive design excellence with strong communication and relationship skills.

     

    - Able to prioritize team assignments and maintain schedules.

     

    - Support operations team with forecasting staff assignments.

     

    - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, able to interpret sketches, drawings, codes, building program and other similar material.

     

    - Strong demonstrated knowledge of building construction systems, constructability, detailing, materials, and industry associated codes and standards.

     

    - Experience in Construction Administration is required.

     

    - Experience in Alternative Delivery projects an asset.

     

    - Advanced use of AutoCAD and Bluebeam is strongly preferred.

     

    - Proficient use of Revit and the use of it as a design and documentation tool is preferred.

     

    Education and Experience

     

    - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field is required.

     

    - Minimum of 15 years of experience.

     

    - NY State Registered Architect is required.

     

    - LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.

     

    Work is conducted in a studio / team environment in an office setting, working with computers. Encouraging physical movement, each desk is provided with a sit-stand configuration to avoid being sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. COVID 19 provisions include allowance for a work from home / office hybrid as suits the needs of the employee and their team.

     

    The position may be hybrid in nature with a minimum of 3 days working in the Stantec offices and 2 days outside the office. Communications with your project teams through Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Newforma is expected.

     

    This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with notice.

     

    Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #DesignYourPlace

    Pay Range:

    • Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) - Min Salary $ 127,400.00 - Max Salary $ 191,100.00

    **Primary Location:** United States | NY | New York

    **Organization:** 2229 Buildings-US NE Tri-State-New York NY

    **Employee Status:** Regular

    **Travel:** No

    **Schedule:** Full time

    **Job Posting:** 03/11/2025 03:11:33

    **Req ID:** 1002754

     

    Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.