Architect - Lead Building Design & Projects

EastPoint Engineering Limited; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Benefits

GRSP

Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Membership dues reimbursement

Job summary

EastPoint Engineering Limited in Halifax, Nova Scotia, seeks an experienced Architect to provide architectural expertise across all project phases. You will lead internal and external teams, develop building programs, and supervise schematic through warranty phases while ensuring quality and adherence to budget and schedule.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in architecture, 5+ years of experience, and NSAA registration or eligibility, with strong knowledge of the National Building Code of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in architecture is required.
• Minimum of five years architecture experience.
• Registered with NSAA or eligible for registration.
• Excellent knowledge of the National Building Code of Canada.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate project teams.
• Strong technical background in construction and architecture / engineering.
• Professionalism and sound risk management judgement.
• Experience working with client stakeholders and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Design safe, accessible, cost effective building layouts for new buildings, additions and renovations.
• Lead a project team of internal and external professionals, consultants, and service providers.
• Manage projects from initiation through schematic, design development, construction docs, tender, construction administration to warranty.
• Complete project designs on schedule and within budget.
• Identify, analyze and mitigate project risks.
• Assist with proposals and EastPoint’s marketing.
• Ensure technical and design quality control.

Skills

Project leadership

Risk management

Client stakeholder relations

Construction principles

Education

Master’s degree in architecture

NSAA registration or eligible

5+ years architecture experience

Job description

EastPoint Engineering Limited in Halifax, Nova Scotia, seeks an experienced Architect to provide architectural expertise across all project phases. You will lead internal and external teams, develop building programs, and supervise schematic through warranty phases while ensuring quality and adherence to budget and schedule.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in architecture, 5+ years of experience, and NSAA registration or eligibility, with strong knowledge of the National Building Code of