Principal Architect
Listed on 2026-08-02
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Design & Architecture
Stantec's Buildings team is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Your OpportunityTo be successful as a Principal Architect, a collaborative mindset is essential. You will be surrounded by our network of resources and trusted to collaborate with clients and internal teams alike as a thought-leader, brand ambassador, and expert in project delivery. Our leaders remain engaged in projects and contribute in a meaningful way to making our clients more successful. We are a Principal-led practice.
YourKey Responsibilities
To be an Architectural project leader for the design and delivery of major projects
To interface regularly with architectural and engineering leaders across North America to thrive and contribute within the integrated design practice
Serve as a local leader to inspire our team, represent design, and reinforce the global brand of Stantec
Sustain and grow revenue within your region, helping to attract top tier clients and achieve top line growth
Collaborate with technical and managerial project leads to achieve key operational performance metrics including traditional financial metrics
Lead local and regional business development pursuits including pre-positioning, strategic proposal development inclusive of interior design, architecture and engineering professionals, to achieve business development and financial goals in accordance with Stantec policies
Serve as a seller-doer generating work, creating long-term relationships and delivering long-term value to clients for Stantec
Develop and maintain industry relationships and visibility with current and prospective clients, sub-consultants, competitor/teaming partners, and potential recruits
Contribute to the thought leadership and brand of Stantec, by sharing knowledge and innovation stories at key client engagements, industry events and across professional networks
Mentor and coach next generation of designers and thought leaders, as well as receive mentoring and coaching from our established team of designers and thought leaders
Acumen related to project delivery innovations in IPD, APD, Modular approaches and related advancements.
Demonstrated design and planning acumen and leadership on major projects
Ability to lead project teams across a range of project types and scales with proven ability to balance a book of business in this regard
Technical understanding of Architecture for complex buildings, with direct design experience in functional programming, site selection, core and shell, fit out and/or interior design.
Experience with strategic pre-positioning for pursuits inclusive of engagement strategies, responding to Expression of Interests, Statements of Qualifications, Requests for Proposals, formal interviews, and professional fee and contract negotiations
Strong business development skills, including significant experience developing and maintaining productive relationships with a client base—a seller-doer capable of generating work and creating long-term relationships and delivering long-term value to clients for Stantec
An entrepreneurial orientation with strong understanding of the business development challenges of a consulting-services provider
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organization, coordination, leadership, team-building and team engagement talent
Knowledge of market assessment techniques and insights along with ability to create aspirational and achievable business plans
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or equivalent
Licensed and credentialed Architect is required
15+ years of experience in the AEC industry
LEED AP Credential preferred.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits
Summary:
Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) 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…
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