Project Architect – Themed Entertainment - ( 2400046S ) **Description** 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. We could design buildings just because we can, but we’d rather create places that inspire. Through our Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture work, we challenge design ideas of the past to create spaces and destinations that foster a culture of collaboration—spaces that are designed for community. We believe good design extends beyond the physical elements of a space—good design shapes our lives, influences our behaviors and interactions, and has purpose. We strive to design spaces that are meaningful and memorable for our communities. Join our team of creative professionals and work with us to create inspiring spaces for all. If you are a talented designer and creative thinker - keep reading. Stantec is growing its architecture and urban design practice in Orlando and throughout Florida. We have a strong regional presence in our Orlando design studio offering architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture services. Working in collaboration with our partners, our studio provides planning, and design services of the highest caliber. We have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects from urban parks, plazas, and mixed-use retail destinations to themed entertainment venues and master planned resort hospitality projects worldwide. Our office is in the town center of the traditional neighborhood planned community of Baldwin Park in the heart of it all where Orlando is home to some of the most recognized themed entertainment brands and resort destinations. The reach of Stantec's platform is amazing and what we are building in Orlando is about reconnecting people with great places through experiential design. We are driven to make community design impacts within the geographic reach of our offices in Florida in addition to regularly engaging with cool projects throughout the country, the Caribbean, and worldwide. Our architects create inspired spaces that reflect context and builds on our commitment to sustainability. We take a collaborative approach to design and believe that the best solutions are the product of diverse perspectives. **Your Opportunity** Stantec is seeking a senior level Architect to join our growing team in our Orlando, FL office. The Architect is a licensed professional with the primary role of designing and potentially managing one or more projects of various complexity and scope. As a senior contributor on our professional Architecture team, you will work both collaboratively and independently to assist clients through the planning and creation of fiscally responsible, award-winning designs. Your experience ensures that you are quite familiar with construction plans, specifications, estimates and building codes. You will be innovating and creating new prototypes designed with sustainable products with green architecture sensibility as your goals. You will assist with the development of integrated design proposals, continuous updating of a building information model, preparing a variety of output / drawings throughout the project, while leading and mentoring others and collaborating with team members to contribute to the final deliverables as required under instruction from the Project Leader. **Your Key Responsibilities** * Develops designs for projects in a variety of sectors (hospitality, themed entertainment, multi-family residential, commercial, retail) * Advocates and inspires creativity, critical thought and design excellence both internally and externally. * Support Business Development activities, including marketing proposals, interview, conference attendance, etc. * Acts as a mentor, teacher and coach to design staff with the goal of growing and guiding them through their careers. * Assists in identification, recruiting, and interviewing of design staff at all levels. * Ambassador and steward of the firm’s portfolio of work with ability to guide and educate others. * Evaluate and assimilate design changes introduced by the client or project architect * Coordinate the architectural design with other members of the design team along with engineering consultants and specialist design disciplines * Provide production for multiple projects with concurrent schedules, while providing supervision and guidance for project team * Leads project coordination and owner/site meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor and sub-contractors. * Assist in the preparation of deliverables (reports and drawings) at all project phases * Support good practices and established policies on project delivery, quality control, and safety * Continuously contribute to our team’s goal of delivering excellence – in design, project delivery and communication * Travel to projects internationally and other states for client meetings and site visits. Travel by air and car required. **Qualifications** **Your Capabilities and Credentials** * To check work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage team to meet project budget and schedule. * Scale process, design and effort to various roles on the project, the needs of the project, and other conditions. * Strong knowledge of building construction systems, constructability, materials, and industry associated standards. * Strong BIM knowledge and Revit proficiency is a must * Knowledge of additional modeling, design and hosting software such as BIM360, NavisWorks, Rhino, SketchUp, Twinmotion, Grasshopper is an asset * Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and others * Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes * Travel to project sites to conduct building condition assessments or construction progress reviews * Proven technical understanding of building science and construction contracts * Able to work effectively in managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines * Strong communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with clients and design team members **Education and Experience** * Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field is required. * Architecture license is preferred. * Minimum of seven years of experience is required. * LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred. Typical office environment working with computers. Hybrid work arrangements may be considered. 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. **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-Florida-Orlando **Organization** : BC-2194 Buildings-US Florida **Employee Status** : Regular **Job Level** : Individual Contributor **Travel** : No **Schedule** : Full-time **Job Posting** : Nov 14, 2024, 1:21:31 PM **Req ID:** 2400046S 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