Project Architect – Civic

Stantec

Architect leading design teams for civic facility projects at Stantec, a sustainable engineering and architecture global leader. Overseeing project deliverables and team collaboration in a multidisciplinary environment.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $108,000 - $156,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee a large team of architects and engineers, both internally as well as external consultants
Work closely with Project Managers to forecast and develop project schedules and coordinate delivery deadline sequences
Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components
Contribute to and manage multiple cloud-based organizational platforms
Develops documentation in various architectural phases including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections and details
Manages and leads project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner, contractor, and sub-contractors
Ensure that project documentation adheres to applicable codes, criteria and jurisdictional requirements
Participates in bidding and negotiation phase and prepare addenda
Participates in client project requirement meetings and value analysis and basic cost estimating
Coordinates the preparation of the project specifications. Coordination of specs with construction documents
Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports and other contract administration tasks
Visit project sites and with clients as necessary
Participates in constructability review
Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects
Ability to work well under pressure, juggle, and prioritize multiple projects and adjust accordingly, often against tight deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience leading a design team through effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to organize projects from schematic design through construction phase services
Previously have collaborated across project teams during design and construction phases
Requisite knowledge and application of accessibility codes, applicable building codes
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
Skilled at identifying and solving process issues
Technically detailed and proficient in creating construction documents for all design phases
To check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
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
Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, Newforma, Sefaira and Bluebeam
Master’s degree in Architecture or bachelor’s degree in support of licensure criteria required
Registered Architect in California. LEED Accreditation preferred
Minimum of 7 years of experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Ten paid holidays
Accrual of vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

BIM technologiesarchitectural document productionconstruction documentsbuilding codesaccessibility codesbuilding construction systemscost estimatingquality assurancequality controlproject specifications

Soft Skills

leadershipeffective communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizationproblem-solvingcreative thinkingcritical thinkingtime managementprioritizationcollaboration

Certifications

Master’s degree in ArchitectureRegistered Architect in CaliforniaLEED Accreditation