Project Architect - Healthcare

Stantec

The Role

Overview

Lead design and construction for healthcare projects in Los Angeles

Key Responsibilities

  • bim modelling
  • space planning
  • system coordination
  • code compliance
  • sustainable design
  • design development

Tasks

-Participate in project team setting. -Interpret sketches, drawings, codes, building program and other similar material. -Inspire creativity, critical thought and design excellence both internally and externally. -Responsible for projects of large and medium complexity/size. -Develop space planning, block planning, and adjacency diagrams in coordination with building program. -Present the design with the Project Manager and collaborating Design Architect to stakeholders during early project phases. Develops building design in accordance with cost parameters. -Ensure that design intent is maintained through documentation and construction. -Develop a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats to express the design intent and communicate to project team, client, and building user groups. -Conceptualizes a building design from both a functional and aesthetic perspective in concert with a client’s requirements, budget and program. -Lead one or more teams on medium size projects through the development of design concept. -Coordinate building systems to ensure compatibility with the design intent. -Participate in design critiques and constructability reviews. -Produce design at a level that would be perceived externally as excellent. -Apply accessibility codes, applicable building codes, and lifesafety codes to a wide variety of project scopes and complexity. -Produce and deliver design and documentation in highly collaborative BIM strategy. -Evaluate and select building systems and materials. -Analyze site incorporating geotechnical, hydrological, environmental, social, economic and contextual conditions. -Utilizes BIM technologies in development of threedimensional models of buildings and their components. -Participate in development of the program and other predesign efforts. -Effectively communicate and collaborate with multiple stakeholders. -Responsible for leading others in project team setting and design critiques and pinups -Check work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage team to meet project budget and schedule. -Implement sustainable design principles into the design and environment.

Requirements

  • licensed architect
  • leed
  • revit
  • sketchup
  • 10+ years
  • healthcare

What You Bring

-Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record. -Licensed Architect in California required -LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred. -Hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively. -Healthcare (OSHPD/HCAI) experience is desired. -Minimum 10 years of experience, preferably on large teams with healthcare or institutional clients. -Strong knowledge of building construction systems, constructability, materials, and industry associated standards. -Strong understanding of the relationship between drawings and specifications. -Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field -Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Newforma, Bluebeam, Recent modeling software; Prefer experience with 3D Printer, Laser cutter.

The Company

About Stantec

-Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion. -Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio. -Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments. -Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers. -Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors. -Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government

Manufacturing

Environment