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Principal Architectural Lead - Healthcare Sector


Company : Stantec


Location : Calgary, Alberta


Created : 2025-06-27


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Principal Architectural Lead - Healthcare Sector role at Stantec1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Principal Architectural Lead - Healthcare Sector role at StantecStantec Buildings is on a mission to become the worlds leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.With over 4,000 colleagues in six countries sharing knowledge to bring the most advanced solutions to clients, our integrated platform is unmatched and through the power of design we are improving health worldwide.We are a collaborative, client-centric organization and we recognize that our shared journey depends on prioritizing community wellness and health equity. This understanding helps us bring value, innovation, and leading-edge best practices to visionary clients around the world. Our collaborative and integrated approach has led to Stantec consistently being ranked among the top five design firms worldwide by Modern Healthcare, Building Design & Construction, and ENR for health design and alternative project delivery. In 2023 alone, we completed over $8.1B in healthcare projects and our subject matter experts are regularly called upon by publications and as presenters for many of the industry's top health conferences.Transecting the full care continuum, and the full spectrum of planning, architecture and engineering design services, our fully integrated practice and subject matter experts are consistently advancing design for behavioral health, oncology inclusive of particle therapy, childrens care, ambulatory care, senior care, preventative care, academic medical centers, as well as the most acute care settings including reprocessing, perioperative, emergency care and field hospitals. We collaborate across buildings to bring best in class innovations from Stantecs hospitality, workplace, commercial, cultural, and industrial marketsdelivering progressive health care environments that improve patient outcomes.If you are looking to join a remarkable team of passionate, collaborative, and talented designers, this might be the opportunity youve been waiting for!Your OpportunityTo be successful as a Principal Architectural Lead in the Health Sector, 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, Health Sector champion, 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.Successful candidates will have a strong understanding of healthcare design and delivery, will be active listeners, able to develop relationships internally and externallynurturing long-lasting client bonds, connecting the ideal Stantec disciplines and team members with opportunities, pursuing new projects in your region and across North America and challenging your colleagues every day to be the best. As a trusted partner within the Global Health Sector, you will champion design excellence through creation of fiscally responsible, award-winning engagements with a focus on positive health outcomes. You will be supported by the full breadth and depth of the Global Health Sector team and will have the opportunity to develop integrated design proposals for cutting edge and world-class projects in partnership with top tier marketing, while leading and mentoring others and collaborating with team members to contribute to the final deliverablesbringing inspiration to your daily practice.Your Key ResponsibilitiesTo be an Architectural project leader for the design and delivery of major healthcare projects, ranging on average from 80,000 sqft to 800,000 sqft in typical project sizeTo interface regularly with architectural and engineering leaders across North America to thrive and contribute within the integrated design practiceServe as a local leader to inspire our team, represent healthcare design, and reinforce the global brand of StantecSustain and grow revenue within your region and across the North American market, helping to attract top tier clients and achieve top line growth for the health sectorYour Capabilities And CredentialsRecent experience in healthcare with interest in specialty focus along with appreciation for any or all of the following markets: Acute Care, Outpatient Care, Womens Health, Behavioral Health/Mental Health, Cancer/Proton Therapy, Long Term Care and Seniors Living project(s)Acumen related to project delivery innovations in IPD, APD, Modular approaches and related advancements.Demonstrated design and planning acumen and leadership on major projectsAbility to lead project teams across a range of healthcare project types and scales with proven ability to balance a book of business in this regardTechnical understanding of Architecture for health facilities, 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 negotiationsStrong business development skills, including significant experience developing and maintaining productive relationships with a client basea seller-doer capable of generating work and creating long-term relationships and delivering long-term value to clients for StantecAn entrepreneurial orientation with strong understanding of the business development challenges of a consulting-services providerExcellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent organization, coordination, leadership, team-building and team engagement talentKnowledge of market assessment techniques and insights along with ability to create aspirational and achievable business plansEducation And ExperienceBachelor's or Masters degree in Architecture or equivalentLicensed and credentialed Architect is preferred15+ years of experience in the AEC industryLEED AP Credential preferred.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. As a Principal Leader within our Global Health Sector, together, we will improve health worldwide through the power of design.Primary Location: Canada | AB | CalgaryOrganization: 1442 Buildings-CA Alberta-Calgary ABEmployee Status: RegularJob Level: Senior managerTravel: YesSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 24/06/2025 04:06:39Req ID: 1001184Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEducation and TrainingIndustriesBusiness Consulting and ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Stantec by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Headmaster roles.Science & Technology Principal Leader, Western CanadaPrincipal Machine Learning: Generative AIPrincipal Architect, Dynamics 365 Customer EngagementPrincipal, Architect - Market Leader (Industrial Facilities)Regional Head - Capital Markets TechnologyDepartment Head - Electrical and Software EngineeringPrincipal Consultant / Associate Director - SystemPrincipal Water Quality and Aquatic Health ScientistPrincipal Software Developer, Data Pipelines - Generative AI. 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