Stantec

Design Coordinator

Stantec

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Houston • Texas • United States

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About the role

  • Supports project teams in development of design documentation.
  • Assists 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.
  • Coordinates building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
  • Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports, and other contract administration tasks.
  • Coordination of specs with construction documents.
  • Assists in the evaluation and selection of building systems and materials.
  • Attends project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
  • Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
  • Implements sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment.
  • Assists in site analysis, research of concept, benchmarks, typology, and precedents.

Requirements

  • Passion for and experience with K-12/education building types
  • Basic knowledge and application of accessibility codes and applicable building codes.
  • Basic knowledge of building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards is expected.
  • Basic understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
  • 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; Prefer experience with Abobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, Newforma, and Sefaira.
  • Master’s degree in Architecture or bachelor’s degree in support of licensure criteria.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience
  • Registered Architect or actively pursuing licensure.
Benefits
  • Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 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
  • Paid family leave
  • Employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year
  • Employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
  • Eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
BIM technologiesbuilding codesdesign documentationsite plansfloor plansbuilding elevationsbuilding sectionsvalue engineeringcost estimatingsustainable design principles
Soft Skills
collaborationcreative thoughtcritical thoughtcommunicationtime managementaccuracyproblem-solvingteamworksketchinginterpretation of concepts
Certifications
Master’s degree in Architecturebachelor’s degree in support of licensure criteriaRegistered Architectactively pursuing licensure