Architectural Designer III

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is seeking an Architectural Designer III for our Vaughan, Ontario office. You will work with designers, architects and engineers to assist with design and development of architectural projects, focusing on technical aspects.

Responsibilities include coordinating with disciplines, using Revit, and producing design documents across phases, with travel up to 20% and potential client site assignments.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of prior architectural design office experience.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit with strong BIM workflow knowledge.
• General knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop design documentation across master planning, schematic, and construction documentation phases.
• Interpret markup drawings and apply changes under guidance.
• Use Revit to produce design documents aligned with BIM/CAD standards.
• Review drawings for compliance with design and production standards.
• Coordinate with engineers and other disciplines.
• Assist with client interactions to clarify scope and design intent.
• Support field visits and site surveys as needed.
• Create renderings and diagrams for special projects.

Skills

Architectural design

Autodesk Revit

BIM workflows

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

B.Arch.

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a dedicated Architectural Designer III to join our talented team at our office located in Vaughan, Ontario.

In this role, you will work with a team of Designers, Architects, and Engineers to assist with the design and development of architectural projects to help meet or exceed the expectations of the customer (client). You may supervise a less senior designer, but you will primarily work on the technical aspects of a project.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of the design documentation for the following design phases: master planning, schematic, preliminary, and construction documentation.
• Assists more senior department personnel and Architectural Designers I&II with design solutions by having the ability to interpret drawing mark-up drawings and execute changes on the project based on such mark-ups.
• Uses Revit to develop architectural design documentation that aligns with company BIM/CAD standards.
• Reviews drawings and documents to assure compliance with company design and production standards.
• Ability to work as a team member and capable of interpreting the Project Architect's design requests.
• Proactively alerting team members of a project design change that may affect the time and costs of the project.
• Keeps the Project Team aware of workload and requests work when needed.
• Works with equipment suppliers/vendors to obtain the necessary information needed for design completion.
• Interacts with clients on a limited basis to secure scope and design intent.
• Ensure acceptable levels of quality and checks for coordination of work to assure documents reflect design intent and necessary coordination.
• Participate in architectural design work, coordinating with related engineering disciplines.
• Supports field visits and site surveys when accompanied by more senior departmental personnel.
• Capable of creating renderings, generating diagrams, and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 6-8 years of previous architectural design office experience.
• Must be highly proficient in the use of Autodesk Revit and possess a strong understanding of BIM workflows.
• General knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system design.
• The ability to exhibit and develop strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Life Sciences Industry experience.
• Bachelor's Degree; Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree with NAAB Accreditation.
• Having a fundamental understanding of building codes.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying working conditions.
• Must be able to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.

Travel

• This position will have 5-20% travel, or as required by the assigned project. Position may be assigned to the client site for an extended period.
• Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client’s location is possible, depending on the assignment.
• Please review the IPS Travel Policy.
• Position will visit Client sites and will be required to adhere to stated safety rules.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.

Safety

• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That's only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.