Designer, Residential

NORR; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Designer to join their team and contribute to innovative residential projects. This role involves applying technical detailing and material technologies to develop comprehensive construction documents. You will collaborate with a dedicated design team to create solutions that meet aesthetic and budgetary requirements while ensuring compliance with building codes. With a focus on smart cities and resilient neighborhoods, this position offers the chance to work on diverse projects that enhance community living. If you are passionate about architectural design and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of project work experience required.
• Experience in all phases of the project cycle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical designs and edit architectural drawings.
• Evaluate site conditions and perform site surveys.
• Coordinate with contractors and sub-consultants for project delivery.

Skills

Architectural design software

Revit

AutoCAD

Building codes knowledge

MEP systems understanding

Education

Post-secondary education in architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

At NORR, our residential portfolio spans decades and project types. We design multi-family buildings and spaces that help to establish smart cities and resilient neighborhoods, with a focus on walkable communities, certified healthy buildings and carbon reduction strategies. Optimizing square footage and managing space standards is at the core of our designs. Our dedicated team leverages a knowledge base of program metrics that covers the spectrum of integrated developments (transit-oriented and community-focused), low-, mid- and high-rise apartments, adaptive reuse, townhomes, attainable housing and senior living.

Learn more about our Residential Portfolio.

As a Designer, you will apply and integrate technical detailing and material technologies to develop design solution into a concise set of construction documents. Using your ability to analyze and understand design intent you will produce efficient and effective technical design solutions. You will work with members of the design team to develop design solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of architectural projects. You will use your knowledge of detailing, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies to collaborate with other professional disciplines and have opportunities to coordinate the design through all phases of the project.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops technical designs and edits architectural drawings to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines, and budgetary requirements.
• Performs design activities such as programming, code research, material and building systems research, laying out program components, and calculation of program and building areas.
• Evaluates site conditions and performs site surveys.
• Reviews project products, services, and shop drawings.
• Processes permit response letters and coordinates revisions with engineers and consultants to obtain necessary documentation and permits.
• Coordinates with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns.

Required Skills

• Experience in all phases of the project cycle is required.
• Architectural design software skills including Revit, AutoCAD 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

• 7-10 years of project work experience.
• Experience in Residential projects is an asset.