Posted 21 days ago
Intermediate Architectural Technologist / Construction Administrator
@ Stantec
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Stantec is hiring an Intermediate Architectural Technologist / Construction Administrator for full-time work supporting complex design-build construction projects through completion. The role splits roughly 50% on construction sites and 50% in the office, and requires at least 5 years of experience, a Government of Canada Secret clearance (or eligibility), and regular travel across Canada.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor construction progress against contract documents and design intent
- Conduct site reviews and document deficiencies and progress
- Process RFIs, site instructions and submittals
- Coordinate architectural work with consultant disciplines
- Serve as field representative during construction
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years in architectural technology or construction administration
- Experience on design-build or alternative delivery projects
- Government of Canada Secret clearance or eligibility
- Valid driver's licence
- Willingness to travel regularly across Canada
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Construction site, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Security clearance | Secret |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Tuition support, Stock or equity, Wellness |
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Stantec
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Full company description
Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Recruitment fraud notice: All legitimate Stantec career opportunities are posted exclusively at www.stantec.jobs and candidate applications and employment offers are managed through our secure applicant tracking system. Stantec will only contact candidates using official email addresses ending in @stantec.com and does not send job offers as email attachments. Stantec never requests application fees and money transfers in the recruitment process or banking information via email. We also do not send payments for the purchase of office supplies or equipment. Any communication offering employment outside of our official recruitment process should be considered fraudulent.
- LinkedIn followers
- 780,822
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 30,753
- Reported office locations
- 10160-112 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2L6, CA
- Other recorded names
- Stantec
- Specialties
- consulting
- planning
- architecture
- engineering
- environmental
- interior design
- landscape
- surveying
- and project management
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Business Consulting and Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | consultingplanningarchitectureengineeringenvironmentalinterior designlandscapesurveyingand project management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 587 |
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Your Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Intermediate Architectural Technologist to support the delivery of complex construction projects through construction completion. The successful candidate will work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and project stakeholders while maintaining a regular presence on construction sites. This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys combining technical architectural expertise with field coordination and construction administration responsibilities. The candidate must possess strong communication skills, the ability to work effectively with site personnel and multidisciplinary teams, and a practical understanding of building construction and contract administration processes.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Administration and Site Presence
- Maintain a regular on-site presence, with an anticipated commitment of approximately 50% of working time at sites.
- Act as a field representative of the architectural team, supporting project delivery throughout the construction phase.
- Monitor construction progress for compliance with contract documents, design intent, project specifications.
- Conduct site reviews and document observations, deficiencies, non-conforming work, and construction progress.
- Prepare detailed site reports, and construction administration records.
- Assist in the review and processing of Requests for Information (RFIs), Site Instructions (SIs), and Submittals/Shop Drawings.
Design-Build Project Coordination
- Coordinate architectural requirements with structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, security, technology, and specialty consultant disciplines.
- Support real-time resolution of field conditions, constructability issues, coordination conflicts, and unforeseen site conditions.
- Work collaboratively with contractor site personnel, superintendents, project managers, and trade contractors to facilitate project execution and maintain schedule objectives.
- Participate in regular design coordination, construction progress, commissioning, and stakeholder meetings.
Technical and Design Support
- Review construction activities to ensure architectural design intent is maintained throughout project execution.
- Assist in evaluating proposed design modifications, value engineering opportunities, and alternative construction approaches.
- Contribute to the preparation and revision of drawings, sketches, field details, and technical documentation as required.
- Support interdisciplinary quality reviews and constructability assessments during both design and construction phases.
Client and Stakeholder Engagement
- Foster positive working relationships with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and project stakeholders.
- Communicate effectively with site personnel to identify and resolve issues in a collaborative and professional manner.
- Provide clear and timely communication regarding site findings, risks, schedule impacts, and coordination requirements.
- Represent the firm professionally during site meetings, inspections, and client engagements.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in architectural technology, construction administration, or related project delivery roles.
- Demonstrated experience on large, complex projects delivered through Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, or other alternative delivery models.
- Proven ability to work effectively within active construction environments and multidisciplinary project teams.
Security Clearance
- Must currently possess, or be eligible to obtain, Government of Canada Secret Security Clearance.
- Experience working on Defence Construction Canada (DCC), Department of National Defence (DND), federal government, aviation, justice, security, or other controlled-access projects is considered an asset.
Travel Requirements
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly to project sites throughout Canada.
- Travel and part time site presence will be required to support major construction projects.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel by air as required.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a technically strong Architectural Technologist who is comfortable operating within a fast-paced Design-Build environment, balancing office-based design coordination with significant field responsibilities. The successful Intermediate Architectural Technologist will serve as a trusted field-based representative of the architectural team, effectively coordinating between construction personnel, clients, consultants, and project stakeholders while ensuring construction activities are implemented in accordance with contract documents, design intent, and project objectives.
Expected Time Allocation
- Approximately 50% Site Presence: Construction field reviews, contractor coordination, site meetings, inspections, and issue resolution.
- Approximately 50% Office-Based Responsibilities: Drawing reviews, contract administration documentation, interdisciplinary coordination, report preparation, and project support activities.
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.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
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) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
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.
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