Architecture Team Lead, Northern Territories

Description

• Assist leaders in the delivery of the Business Centre’s employee compensation, career development, performance reviews and succession planning.
• Work with other local disciplines to deliver high quality design projects.
• Collaborate with other architecture, engineering, and business leaders across the company.
• Collaborate with Stantec’s HSSE team in the development of discipline specific hazard assessments, safe work practices, planned job observations, safety training, and incident investigations within the discipline pertaining to the work of the staff.
• Together with other leaders, implement the methodologies within the region for the creation and review of work plans, independent reviews, design reviews and technical reviews on all projects using Stantec frameworks.
• Promote and enhance design excellence, professional standards and best practices within the region.
• Attract, develop, and retain qualified professionals to contribute to the discipline.
• Take timely corrective action on any projects that encounter technical challenges to avoid claims and takes responsibility for mitigating any claims in the region.
• Oversee and enhance the quality of projects, documentation, and processes in the discipline.
• Participate in the Business Centre team building process for pursuits & projects, providing PMs with appropriate staff, either from the Territorial team or from other regions.
• Lead the architecture aspects of the project development cycle including client engagement, preparing fee proposals, and project delivery.
• Lead and grow the Architecture team in the Northern Territories.
• Lead risk mitigation efforts across full portfolio of projects.
• Engage regularly with key clients to discuss current projects and evaluate firm performance, as well as identify other business opportunities either with current clients or through referrals, focusing on business development efforts and strategic pursuits.
• Partner with other leaders to review and manage workload, staffing, recruiting, career development and technical development.
• Interact with counterparts across the business lines.
• Increase the visibility of the Architecture team across the company.
• Collaborate with buildings engineers, planners, mobility planners, and landscape architects to develop and advance thought leadership both in Canada and as part of the larger team.

Requirements

• Demonstrated skills to create and implement innovative and effective client solutions and integrated deliverables in alignment with business objectives.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience working for a multidisciplinary architecture and engineering practice. Typical work environment is in an officebased setting. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Registered Architect or related professional designation.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or a related discipline.
• Results oriented individual who excels in multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong leadership, management, business development, communication and team building skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in Architecture.
• Strong project planning and delivery experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop strong internal relationships, fostering a culture of collaboration.
• Thorough understanding of codes, legal, and design requirements with significant local jurisdictional experience and established contacts.
• Proficiency in relevant drafting/design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat is an asset, but not a requirement.
• Strong project management experience.
• Technically versed in all relevant areas of design and understanding of various design methods.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining relationships with clients, business leaders and team members.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance