Academic Planner

Stantec

The Role

Overview

Lead planning, programming, and design of academic facilities with client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • program analysis
  • planning communication
  • design collaboration
  • client workshops
  • research
  • client relations

Tasks

-Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients' programmatic and functional requirements -Communicate planning concepts to clients and project teams, both verbally and through graphic and written reports which capture the academic mission and vision of each institution -Collaborate with design team members to develop planning concepts in an integrated design approach -Lead collaborative planning and programming sessions with direct client communication, translating teaching pedagogies into architectural form -Participate in research about area of expertise -Leverage design talent and other intellectual content to contribute toward new project pursuits -Develop and maintain strong and collaborative relationships with existing and potential clients

Requirements

  • leed
  • architecture degree
  • registered architect
  • academic design
  • 5 years
  • sustainability

What You Bring

-Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines -Ideally have developed a field of knowledge and/or expertise sufficient to be recognized outside of Page as an authority on the subject -Professional degree in Architecture -Technical knowledge of how programmatic needs impact building systems, operational requirements, movable and fixed furnishings, casework, and user equipment -Registered Architect preferred but not required. -Knowledge of planning, design, construction documents, construction administration and project construction cost control for Academic facilities. -Provide technical knowledge of Academic spaces in programming, planning, design, and construction phases -5 years’ experience in planning and design -Demonstrated creativity, passion and interest for the planning and design of academic facilities which include Academic Science and Technology or Health Education type projects

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