Project Architect

Houston, TX, United States

Project Architect - ( 240000OF )

Description

Ranked the #1 architecture and engineering firm by Building Design Construction for the last decade, Stantec is recognized as an industry leader by Architecture Record, ENR, Interior Design magazine, and more. We offer employee groups that provide support and opportunity for our diverse workforce to grow and develop. Our efforts were recognized when Forbes magazine named us one of America's Best Employers for Women.

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

Join a Top 10 global integrated design firm in our Texas Buildings practice that provides Architecture, Buildings Engineering, and Interior Design services with a long history and deep commitment to the education sector. Our Houston office is seeking a Project Architect to join our Buildings practice. The successful candidate will be developing elevations, sections, 3D renderings and architectural details for projects. You will be assisting on innovative and creative new prototypes designed with sustainable products with green architecture sensibility as your goals.

Your Key Responsibilities

Assists in the planning, organization, and directing of the work throughout the life cycle of the project.

Engages 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.

Participates in bidding and negotiation phase and prepare addenda.

Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports and other contract administration tasks.

Leads project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner, contractor, and sub-contractors.

Participates in client project requirement meetings and value analysis and basic cost estimating.

Assists in the preparation of the project specifications. Coordination of specs with construction documents.

Participates in constructability review.

Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.

Prepares and ensures that work conforms to project budget, schedule, and overall work planning.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Requisite knowledge and application of accessibility codes, applicable building codes.

Detailed understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.

General 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.

Demonstrates attention to detail, ability to 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.

Hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.

Interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.

Communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written).

Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, Newforma, Sefaira and Bluebeam.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field in support of licensure is required.

Registered Architect in Texas required.

Minimum of 5 years of experience required.

Architectural experience in education is preferred.

LEED Green Associate or LEED AP is preferred.

Please include a copy of your portfolio along with your resume for consideration.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a 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 and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Texas-Houston

Work Locations :

Houston Louisiana St TX

Organization : BC-2140 Buildings-US Texas

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Feb 12, 2024, 3:12:20 PM

Req ID: 240000OF

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

#J-18808-Ljbffr