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At Stantec, we design places that connect people to stories, experiences, and each other. Our Themed Entertainment (Experiential Design) team works across attractions, hospitality environments, cruise destinations, immersive environments and entertainment districts, partnering with clients to create places that engage, inspire, and leave a lasting impression.

We are looking for a Project Manager and Senior level Architect to design and manage projects of various complexity and scope from early planning through construction and opening day. This role is for a licensed Architect who is equally comfortable discussing big-picture vision with clients, guiding multidisciplinary teams through design challenges, updating building information models, preparing a variety of output / drawings throughout the project, and managing the details that keep projects on schedule and on budget.

You’ll work alongside talented architects, interior designers, engineers, planners, and specialty consultants to help guide projects that blend storytelling, design, and technical expertise into successful built outcomes.

This is a leadership position with responsibility for client relationships, project performance, team development, and design delivery.

• Lead themed entertainment, hospitality, resort, attraction, cultural, and destination development projects through planning, design, documentation, and construction.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact, building trusted relationships and helping clients navigate project decisions.
• Develop and manage project scope, schedule, staffing plans, budgets, and financial performance.
• Coordinate architects, interior designers, engineers, specialty consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Work closely with project leadership to identify risks, resolve challenges, and maintain alignment with project goals.
• Lead project meetings, workshops, presentations, and consultant coordination efforts.
• Manage contracts, change management, invoicing, and project documentation in accordance with Stantec’s project management practices.
• Support business development efforts through proposals, interviews, client presentations, and industry engagement.
• Mentor and develop team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performing project environment.
• Apply knowledge of building systems, construction methods, accessibility requirements, life‑safety codes, and applicable building regulations.
• Guide project teams in developing coordinated design and construction documentation using industry-leading BIM and design technologies.
• Travel domestically and internationally for client meetings, workshops, project reviews, and site visits.

• Demonstrated experience leading themed entertainment, attractions, hospitality, resort, cultural, destination development, or similarly complex projects through multiple phases of design and construction.
• Strong understanding of project management principles including budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, contract administration, resource planning, and risk management.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while balancing design quality, technical requirements, client expectations, and business objectives.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong understanding of building systems, construction methods, materials, constructability, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of applicable accessibility, life‑safety, zoning, and building code requirements.
• Ability to oversee and review the work of others for accuracy, quality, and completeness.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency with project management and design tools including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, Autodesk Revit, and related platforms.
• Strong BIM knowledge and Revit proficiency is a must
• Knowledge of additional modeling, design and hosting software such as BIM360, NavisWorks, Rhino, SketchUp, Twinmotion, Grasshopper is an asset

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or closely related field required.
• Professional Architectural Registration required.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in architecture, themed entertainment, hospitality, destination development, or related markets.
• LEED Accredited Professional, LEED Green Associate, WELL, Green Globes, GPCP, or other sustainability credential preferred.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating project leadership, design excellence, and successful delivery of complex‑built environments.

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.

Primary Location: United States | FL | Orlando
Organization: 2194 Buildings-US Florida Architecture-Orlando FL
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.