Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Buildings group in Chicago is a 100-person group that provides Architecture and Interior Design across multiple sectors including Workplace, Hospitality, Mixed-Use, Higher Ed, Healthcare, DOD/Civic, and Retail. This office serves as design hub for the buildings practice. Our team is passionate about the design quality of the built environment and create designs that are timeless, intelligent, and sustainable. This is the place where great ideas and rewarding careers call home.

Your Key Responsibilities Responsible for projects of medium complexity/size. 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. Your Capabilities and Credentials Requisite knowledge and application of accessibility codes, applicable building codes. Also, knowledge of building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards. 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. To develop floor plans, wall sections, and details. To check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule. To participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural document production. To engage in creative and critical thought. To hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively. To interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material. To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written). Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Abobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, Newforma, Sefaira. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field is required. Registered Architect preferred. LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred. Minimum of five years of experience 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.

Additional Information Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s): Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CO, HI, MD and IL Min Pay Range: $91,500 Max Pay Range: $132,700 Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.