Architect, Public Buildings

NORR; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Ontario seeks an experienced architect with 10-15 years of project experience. The role involves developing architectural designs and ensuring adherence to quality and budgetary requirements. Candidates should be adept in software like Revit and AutoCAD. This position is ideal for those with a background in public buildings and relevant post-secondary education.

Qualifications

• Experience in all phases of the project cycle is required.
• Architectural design software skills including Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp.
• 10-15 years of project work experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Develops architectural designs that meet project requirements.
• Coordinates design intent with other disciplines.
• Performs site visitations for compliance with construction documents.

Skills

Architectural design software skills

Project cycle experience

Familiarity with MEP and Structural systems

Communication skills

Education

Related post-secondary education

Professional architectural registration

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

PhotoShop

Job description

Overview

Public sector decision-makers look to NORR’s experienced team to help navigate the full project cycle from planning to design to execution. Our extensive work in public buildings ranges from government campuses and embassies to cultural buildings and museums.

Learn more about our Public Buildings Portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Compiles information from reports and published documents; evaluates and analyzes the information to understand broad requirements of project
• Develops architectural designs, to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines and budgetary requirements
• Coordinates design intent with other disciplines
• Integrates engineering requirements, site surveys and field review information, adhering to applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements
• Prepares design reports, drawings and models following office standards
• Performs site visitations to determine compliance with construction documents; identifies any deviations and liaises with owner and contactor to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Reviews project products, services, and shop drawings to ensure adherence to project documents, relevant jurisdictional codes and corporate quality controls

Required Skills

• Experience in all phases of the project cycle is required
• Architectural design software skills including Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, PhotoShop, and other architectural design software
• Familiarity with MEP and Structural building systems and building codes is required
• Have successfully completed related post-secondary education
• Registered with a relevant professional architectural association is an asset

Required Experience

• 10-15 years of project work experience
• Experience in Public Buildings projects is an asset