Project Architect

Project Architect - ( 220002IL )

Description

The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn't have to be true? What if our built environment - where we live, learn, play, and conduct business - carried us forward instead?

Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future-join us!

Your Opportunity

You will work on tasks under the guidance of a Project Manager or Architect. This is an intermediate level architectural design role. You will support all aspects of the project process from validation/pre-design through construction administration and close-out within Acute, Sub-Acute and Clinical Laboratory Healthcare projects. Coordination with consultants, contractors, and Owners can be a part of your weekly activities to produce the documents for projects. Along with your Project Manager, you will support multiple projects at any time, within various phases of design and construction. This position requires an onsite presence as needed in Sacramento with the Project Manager thru the design and construction phases. Travel to various project though out Northern California may be required.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Supports project teams in development of design documentation.
• Assists 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.
• Coordinates building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports, and other contract administration tasks.
• Coordination of specs with construction documents.
• Assists 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 good cost estimating.
• Implements sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment.
• Assists in site analysis, research of concept, benchmarks, typology, and precedents.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Good knowledge and application of accessibility codes and applicable building codes. HCAI experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of building construction systems means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards is expected.
• Good understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit and BIM 360. Prefer experience with Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Newforma, Sefaira and Dynamo.
• Ability to:
  
  • Conduct space planning, block planning, and adjacencies in coordination with building program.
  • Develop floor plans, wall sections, and details.
  • Check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
  • Participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural document production.
  • Engage in creative and critical thought. To hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
  • Interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material. To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written)
  • Work effectively in teams and remote with minimal supervision from a lead architect or manager

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Architecture. Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably on teams with healthcare clients. Licensure preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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 or without 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.

Primary Location : United States-California-Sacramento

Organization : BC-2014 Buildings-US Pacific

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jul 11, 2022, 8:48:35 AM

Req ID: 220002IL

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans