Architect, Public Buildings

NORR; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture and engineering firm in Ottawa is seeking an Architect to join its design team. The role involves developing architectural designs and coordinating projects, working across various public sector initiatives. Candidates should have 10-15 years of relevant experience, proficiency in architectural design software, and a strong background in project cycles. NORR promotes a hybrid work environment, allowing flexibility in work location.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of project work experience required.
• Experience in Public Buildings projects is an asset.
• Registered with a relevant professional architectural association is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Compiles information from reports and evaluates project requirements.
• Develops architectural designs ensuring quality and budget adherence.
• Performs site visitations and resolves issues with construction documents.

Skills

Architectural design software skills

Familiarity with MEP and Structural building systems

Education

Post-secondary education related to architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

PhotoShop

Job description

This role reports into the above mentioned office, however NORR offers all of its employees the opportunity to work either from home, from a NORR office or even from a remote location. The choice is yours.

NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm. Our multi-disciplinary team of 800 professionals is active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK and UAE. Design thinking is a cornerstone of our purpose as it has for more than 85 years. We push the boundaries of what is possible to support people and the planet. Our hybrid environment lets you choose where you want to work – at the office, at home, or in a remote location, staying connected to your team through collaboration and design technology platforms.

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 Portfolio.

As an Architect, you will work with other members of the design team in order to develop design solutions appropriate to the context, budget and aesthetic requirements of architectural projects . You will collaborate with other professional disciplines and have opportunities to coordinate the design through all phases of the project.

Duties and 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

Disclaimer : Please note that the estimated pay range that is provided on various social media sites may not be representative of NORR's range for this position.

NORR is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic : Race / Color / Gender / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Veteran.