Architect — Lead Projects, Design & Client Growth

J.L. Richards & Associates Limited; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

RRSP matching

Parental leave top-up

Fun Funds for events

Share ownership opportunities

Merit and profit bonus program

Job summary

J.L. Richards & Associates Limited in Ontario seeks an experienced Architect to join our architectural group in Guelph and Timmins. You will lead design and contract administration for diverse projects, collaborating with leadership to advance designs and meet client goals.

You will manage projects through all stages, liaising with clients and developing new relationships while contributing to proposals, budgets, and design documentation. Travel across Ontario supports project needs.

Qualifications

• OAA Architect with 5+ years of experience and licensure.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario Building Code, National Building Code, CCDC contracts, and building systems.
• Experience in project management including budgets, schedules, client relationships and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, strong organizational abilities, and business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural design and contract administration for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects.
• Lead projects and design teams with leadership to drive projects forward.
• Collaborate within an integrated project team across execution, design, and reporting.
• Manage projects through all stages from definition through planning, design, and construction, leveraging client needs.
• Liaise with clients and contribute to client development activities.
• Prepare proposals, reports, specifications, contract documents and budget estimates.
• Complete Ontario Building Code and National Building Code reviews.
• Stamp architectural drawings and reports.
• Prepare design budgets, manage staff and design fees.
• Travel between JLR offices across Ontario and Canada for project needs.

Skills

OAA Licensed

5+ years experience

Project management

Communication skills

Business development

Job description

J.L. Richards & Associates Limited in Ontario seeks an experienced Architect to join our architectural group in Guelph and Timmins. You will lead design and contract administration for diverse projects, collaborating with leadership to advance designs and meet client goals.

You will manage projects through all stages, liaising with clients and developing new relationships while contributing to proposals, budgets, and design documentation. Travel across Ontario supports project needs.