SENIOR ARCHITECT - VICTORIA STUDIO

Little Giant Studio; Vitória de Santo Antão; Presencial; BRL 333 000 - 445 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Vibrant studio environment

Exposure to high calibre projects

Social events & team culture

Competitive salary based on experience

Birthday vacation day

Annual health spending account

Profit-sharing opportunity

Annual team retreats

Resumo da oferta

Little Giant Studio is seeking a Senior Architect to lead highly detailed residential projects and manage all phases from schematic design to closeout. The role emphasizes collaboration across Calgary and Victoria offices, mentoring junior staff and ensuring QA across deliverables.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, strong proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite, and familiarity with building codes and energy standards.

Qualificações

• 10+ years of relevant experience in architecture or related field.
• Professional certification (AIBC, AAA) is considered an asset.
• LEED certification is considered an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage the project team through all design and construction phases.
• Perform Quality Assurance, monitoring and mentoring on projects.
• Oversee execution of the Client-Architect Agreement.
• Lead external coordination and client presentations.
• Maintain project schedule, resourcing, and invoicing with minimal supervision.
• Serve as primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate across offices in Calgary and Victoria.

Conhecimentos

Project leadership

Mentoring

Quality Assurance

Client management

Formação académica

AIBC/AAA certification (asset)

LEED certification (asset)

Ferramentas

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Little Giant is seeking a Senior Architect to join our studio. Our ideal candidate has experience in highly detailed residential design with a proven track record in single-family projects (multi-family experience is considered an asset). Commercial experience, including hospitality design (restaurants & hotels) is an asset. As a Senior Architect, you will be required to lead the project team and manage projects through all phases of the design and construction process. In addition to actively generating project deliverables alongside the project team, key responsibilities include Quality Assurance, Monitoring and Mentoring and execution of the Client-Architect Agreement. We are looking for you to work collaboratively across offices in Calgary and Victoria while mentoring and supporting junior staff.

STUDIO

• Foster an environment of mutual respect and passion for design among team members.
• Facilitates collaboration; engages ideas and input of others.
• Balances speed and thoroughness and is detail oriented.
• Capable of executing high-quality technical assignments (maintaining drawing and detail standards, building and energy code review and application).
• Contributor to Little Giant’s processes, values, and goals.
• Active and ongoing support of studio architecture and interiors team with project and administrative tasks.
• Assists with developing continuing education opportunities (site visits, lectures, etc.) to educate and inspire design team.
• Contribute to office design reviews and critiques.
• Support implementation of innovative technologies, processes and practices that position the company as a leader in the field.
• Able to build long term, ongoing relationships with clients that lead to repeat business.

PROJECT

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch-up, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Has strong design sensibilities and acumen and adept at creating and developing conceptual ideas.
• Has a thorough understanding of the industry-standard, contractual obligations of the Architect (Prime Consultant) and can successfully develop and deliver all project requirements from Schematic Design through Closeout phases.
• Extremely well-versed in local bylaw and planning processes (Development Permit, community engagement, etc.) and ensures their integration into design.
• Displays a high level of creativity and innovation with a strong understanding of practical requirements of the building industry and applicable Building & Energy codes.
• Lead and develop schematic design concepts using variety of tools (3D, CAD drawings, hand drawings, physical models) and prepare client presentations.
• Understanding of wood frame and timber construction methods and detailing.
• Leads and manages projects (workplan, invoicing, resourcing) with minimal support from the Director of Architecture and maintains the schedule throughout the project.
• Maintains the primary client contact for the duration of the project.
• Lead external coordination meetings and assigns tasks to external project team members to achieve project objectives and schedule.
• Lead consultant coordination on several low, medium and high complexity projects.
• Leads and takes part in the completion of construction documents for the project.
• Leads contract administration and coordination with internal and external project team.
• Capable of leading and/or contributing efficiently on a variety of projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of project fee and scope of work and tracks costs effectively.
• Meeting monthly billing targets for yourself and helping to monitor your project teams.
• Attend site reviews during construction and produce construction admin documentation.
• Manage project team to achieve project objectives and schedule.

KEY SUCCESS MEASURES

• Delivering projects that meet project goals, fee, and schedule.
• Meeting monthly billing targets.
• Supports Directors / Partners with work planning, resourcing, billing.
• Proficient technical and management abilities.
• Client satisfaction and development of ongoing relationship.

Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience (preferred).
• Professional certification (AIBC, AAA) considered an asset.
• LEED certification considered an asset.

What We Offer

• A vibrant, collaborative studio environment amongst likeminded creative thinkers.
• Exposure to high calibre design projects across multiple project types.
• Social events and fun team culture.
• Competitive salary based on level of experience.
• Additional birthday vacation day, in addition to annual vacation days.
• Annual health spending account.
• Annual profit-sharing opportunity.
• Annual team retreats.

Please note that this role is a full-time position. We love to collaborate as a team, and we are seeking individuals for an in-office role.

We are proud equal opportunity employers at Little Giant, and we welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.