Architectural Technologist

IQ PARTNERS Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced Architectural Technologist to manage residential projects from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in residential design and renovation, including legal basements and extensions. Key responsibilities include project lifecycle management, zoning submission, and client coordination. Candidates should possess tools like AutoCAD and Revit, and have a strong ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in residential renovation construction and design.
• Experience with second and third storey additions, legal basements, and new builds.
• Ability to work on site and maintain good relationships with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the whole project life cycle including design development, permitting, and client communication.
• Conduct schematic designs and complete zoning drawing sets for municipal submission.
• Oversee project cost control, budgets, billings, and preparations of drawings.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Revu Bluebeam

Project Management

Residential Design

Education

BCIN license

OBC: 1 year

Job description

Job Description:

Our residential team specializing in small residential major alterations, renovations and new construction is seeking a full-time, experienced Architectural Technologist to join our team in Toronto, ON. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and a desire to learn and grow within the field of small residential architecture, design and permitting project management. The candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Take over the whole project life cycle from initiation, meeting with the clients, completing proposals, running the design development, permitting and approvals, & coordination with the construction team
• Conduct the schematic design for the zoning research purposes based on the clients' requirements and budget allowances
• Complete the zoning drawings set, ready for submission to the municipalities for the zoning review
• Communicate with the City's staff to address potential comments
• Navigate the submissions to the City including the zoning review, Committee of Adjustment and Building Permits
• Perform the detailed design and complete the Issued for Permit (IFP) drawings set
• Chairing meetings with the clients and other stakeholders/consultants to coordinate the design and drawings package
• Producing Issued for Construction (IFC) set of drawings in coordination with the construction team
• Finalize the preparation of drawings, specifications, and plans.
• Managing and administrating the project's cost control, budgets, time sheets, billings to the clients, change orders and other costs associated with the design portion of the project
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

Must have experience in Ontario specifically on small residential/houses design and coordination

• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work on site at new construction sites and maintain good working relationships with subcontractors and clients.
• Must be able to work with AutoCAD, Revit, Revu Bluebeam, MS Office Suite
• BCIN license is considered as an asset
• OBC: 1 year (required)
• Small residential design (Part 9 of OBC): 1 year (required)

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the following areas:

• Residential Renovation Construction: second and third storey additions, legal basements, extensions, redesign, multiplex
• Residential Design: new build design

IQ PARTNERS is committed to operating an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and we encourage candidates of every race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to apply for this position. We’d be happy to provide accommodation for any candidate that requires assistance due to a disability or medical need. Please contact us at 416-599-4700 or by email at [e-mail] to discuss specific accommodations.

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