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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.

Your Opportunity

We're looking for an Academic Planner to join our Houston team

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead collaborative planning and programming sessions with direct client communication, translating teaching pedagogies into architectural form

• 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

• Provide technical knowledge of Academic spaces in programming, planning, design, and construction phases

• Participate in research about area of expertise

• Develop and maintain strong and collaborative relationships with existing and potential clients

• Leverage design talent and other intellectual content to contribute toward new project pursuits

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated creativity, passion and interest for the planning and design of academic facilities which include Academic Science and Technology or Health Education type projects

• Ideally have developed a field of knowledge and/or expertise sufficient to be recognized outside of Page as an authority on the subject

• Technical knowledge of how programmatic needs impact building systems, operational requirements, movable and fixed furnishings, casework, and user equipment

• Knowledge of planning, design, construction documents, construction administration and project construction cost control for Academic facilities.

• Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines

Education and Experience

• Professional degree in Architecture

• Registered Architect preferred but not required.

• 5 years’ experience in planning and design

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) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | TX | Houston
Organization: BC-2346 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Houston A&ID
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 17/11/2025 07:11:33
Req ID: 1003073

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