Stantec · 1 month ago
Architect – Federal Program
Virginia Beach, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expStantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. As a senior contributor on the professional Architecture team, you will assist clients in planning and creating innovative designs for US Federal projects, ensuring compliance with construction plans and codes while mentoring team members.
ArchitectureConsultingInterior DesignProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Responsible for large projects of high complexity
Engage in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats
Utilize BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components
Participate in design critiques and pin-ups
Interpret and apply building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies
Prepare and revise documentation in various architectural phases including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections, details
Participate in bidding and negotiation phase and prepares addenda
Review shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports, and other contract administration tasks
Lead project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor and sub-contractors
Participate in client project requirement meetings and value analysis and basic cost estimating
Assist in the preparation of the project specifications
Coordination of specs with construction documents
Participate in constructability review
Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree in Architecture
A minimum of 5 years of similar experience
Licensure is required
Requisite knowledge and application of US Federal accessibility codes, applicable building codes
Requisite knowledge and application of US Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria
Strong understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications
Strong knowledge of building construction systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards
Ability to conduct space planning, block planning and adjacencies in coordination with building program
Ability to develop floor plans, wall sections, and details
Ability to check work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
Ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of architectural document production
Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural document production
Ability to engage in creative and critical thought
Ability to hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively
Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material
Ability to communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written)
Ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively through hybrid work schedules
Strong presentation and interview skills
Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Abobe Creative Suite, SketchUP
Preferred
LEED Green Associate or LEED AP -preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
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
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave
Company
Stantec
Stantec is a professional services company that provides engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$809.3M2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $309.3M
2023-11-20Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2023-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $250M
Leadership Team
Vito Culmone
EVP Finance & CFO
Rob Simm
Senior Vice President
Recent News
2025-12-05
Company data provided by crunchbase