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Stantec

Principal Architectural Lead – Federal

Stantec

. Lead the design and delivery of major projects as a Principal Architectural leader .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeHonolulu • Hawaii • United StatesSenior💰 $145,600 - $218,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading major architectural projects, business development, and client relationship management, with a strong focus on Federal-sector engagements and project delivery methodologies. Proven ability to mentor teams and drive operational performance in complex environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Architectural LeadershipBusiness Development SkillsFederal Project ExperienceProject Delivery MethodologiesClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills
Design And Planning AcumenProject ManagementMarket Assessment TechniquesStrategic Proposal DevelopmentConstruction Value ManagementFederal-Specific Codes KnowledgeUnified Facilities Criteria FamiliarityAPD Project Delivery MethodologiesBook Of Business ManagementTeam Engagement
Soft Skills
Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationLeadership AbilitiesTeam-Building SkillsOrganizational Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
U.S.-Licensed ArchitectProfessional EngineerLEED AP CredentialPMP Credential
Industry Keywords
AEC IndustryFederal SectorDepartment Of DefenseIndo-Pacific RegionNAVFACUSACEConsulting-Services Business DevelopmentExpressions Of InterestStatements Of QualificationsRequests For Proposals

Tech Stack

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PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the design and delivery of major projects as a Principal Architectural leader
  • Interface with architectural and engineering leaders across North America within the integrated design practice
  • Sustain and grow revenue in the Indo-Pacific region and collaborate across the North American market
  • Attract top-tier Federal-sector clients and achieve top-line growth
  • Collaborate with technical and managerial project leads to achieve operational and financial performance metrics
  • Lead local and regional business development pursuits, including pre-positioning and strategic proposal development
  • Serve as a seller-doer by generating work and delivering long-term client value
  • Develop and maintain relationships with clients, sub-consultants, competitors, teaming partners, and potential recruits
  • Contribute to Stantec thought leadership and brand through client engagements, industry events, and professional networks
  • Mentor and coach emerging designers and thought leaders
  • Manage and lead growth of the Indo-Pacific delivery and execution hub in Honolulu
  • Advance Stantec’s success across NAVFAC and USACE contracts in the West and Indo-Pacific regions
  • Manage complex projects ranging from $30 million to over $1 billion in construction value

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture or engineering or equivalent
  • Demonstrated design and planning acumen and leadership on major projects
  • Ability to lead project teams across a range of project types and scales
  • Experience balancing a book of business
  • Experience with strategic pre-positioning for pursuits, Expressions of Interest, Statements of Qualifications, Requests for Proposals, formal interviews, and professional fee and contract negotiations
  • Strong business development skills and productive client relationships
  • Entrepreneurial orientation and understanding of consulting-services business development challenges
  • Knowledge of Federal-specific codes and criteria
  • Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)
  • Experience with APD project delivery methodologies, including design-build, progressive design-build, and design-build to budget
  • U.S.-licensed and credentialed Architect or Professional Engineer
  • 15+ years of experience in the AEC industry
  • Federal project experience, especially Department of Defense (DoD), preferred
  • Hawaii licensure preferred
  • LEED AP Credential preferred
  • PMP Credential preferred
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent organization, coordination, leadership, team-building, and team engagement abilities
  • Knowledge of market assessment techniques and ability to create business plans

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Wellness program
  • Health savings 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 each calendar year
  • Vacation accrual of 10 to 20 days per year
  • Paid sick leave
  • Bonus eligibility for certain roles