Senior Architect

Stantec

. Manage medium- to large-scale projects .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaSenior💰 CA$104,600 - CA$157,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management capabilities, including budget and schedule management, team leadership, and adherence to design and sustainability standards. Proficient in architectural design principles and codes, with a strong ability to mentor staff and collaborate across teams.

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Project ManagementArchitectural DesignBudget ManagementCommunication SkillsMentoring

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Hard Skills

Project Lifecycle ManagementDesign BuildIntegrated Project DeliveryAccessibility CodesBuilding Construction SystemsTechnical Design DecisionsPlans and Elevations DevelopmentDocument CorrectionsMultiple Deadline ManagementSustainability Requirements Adherence

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationMotivationVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteRevitAutoCAD

Certifications & Qualifications

Architecture LicenseDegree in Architecture

Industry Keywords

Project Management FrameworkConsultant CoordinationDesign IntentMarket-Specific Best PracticesZoning Integration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage medium- to large-scale projects
Participate in and help win work through interviews for potential projects
Plan, organize, and direct work throughout the project lifecycle to deliver projects successfully
Keep the Principal in Charge informed about project expectations, deadlines, and deliverables
Lead clients and project teams to ensure designs meet budget, schedule, program, and design intent
Lead consultant coordination meetings
Develop and manage project budget, schedule, and overall work plan
Mentor junior and intermediate staff and motivate/direct project consultants
Ensure Project Management Framework tasks are completed and documented on time
Lead project coordination and owner/site meetings with internal team members, external consultants, owners, contractors, and subcontractors
Collaborate with colleagues across the United States and Canada

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive project experience and ability to provide support on requests for proposals
Experience with Modified Design Build, Design Build, and/or Integrated Project Delivery would be an asset
Ability to simultaneously support one or more Principals in Charge on multiple projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent understanding of accessibility codes, life-safety codes, building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry-associated standards
Ability to maintain and advance the development of the design concept
Ability to make creative technical design and detailing decisions aligned with project goals, considering cost, construction, sustainability, and other factors
Understanding of and ability to lead integration of code, zoning, market-specific best practices, and other issues into projects
Adherence to established project sustainability requirements
Ability to revise, develop, and produce plans, elevations, and details
Ability to review, mark up, and deliver document corrections
Ability to distribute work to the project team
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, and AutoCAD
A minimum of 7 years of experience
Degree in Architecture
Holds an Architecture License with AIBC