Lead Technician, Architectural Design

Socket.dev; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Architecture49 is seeking a senior lead in Ottawa to act as the primary technical and production contact for complex projects, including government-funded work. You will guide teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with public-sector regulations within a fully integrated BIM environment.

You will mentor staff, drive BIM standards, and coordinate with clients and consultants to deliver efficient, high-quality outcomes across a range of national projects.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience delivering large-scale architectural projects from DD through Construction.
• Experience in BIM execution, coordination, clash detection, and model-based workflows.
• Advanced Revit proficiency with production, coordination, and documentation standards.
• Strong knowledge of building codes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to lead technical teams in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation with senior stakeholders.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project, Bluebeam, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Minimum educational requirement is Architectural Technologist.
• Eligible for PSPC Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical and production lead; main contact for clients and public-sector stakeholders.
• Lead and oversee complex project requirements; coordinate internal teams and external consultants.
• Provide strategic oversight of project budgets during DD and Production; identify risks and mitigate.
• Establish QA/QC standards and conduct senior reviews at milestones.
• Plan and facilitate client, consultant, and internal meetings; ensure documentation and follow-through.
• Lead preparation and issuance of deliverables including permits, bids, and construction packages.
• Oversee site assessments and field reviews; translate conditions into design solutions.
• Mentor junior staff; promote BIM best practices in production and design coordination.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of BIM standards and workflows.

Skills

Senior leadership

BIM coordination

Revit proficiency

Stakeholder management

Project budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Construction documentation

Mentorship

Education

Architectural Technologist

Tools

Revit

MS Project

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical and production lead, acting as a key point of contact for clients, public-sector stakeholders, and project partners
• Lead and oversee complex project requirements, coordinating internal teams and external consultants from Design Development through construction completion
• Provide strategic oversight of project budgets during Design Development and Production phases, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Establish and enforce quality assurance and quality control standards, conducting senior-level reviews at all project milestones
• Plan, lead, and facilitate client, consultant, and internal project meetings, ensuring clear communication, documentation, and follow-through on decisions
• Lead the preparation, coordination, and issuance of all deliverables, including permit, bid, and construction packages, ensuring compliance with public-sector and regulatory requirements
• Oversee and coordinate site assessments and field reviews, translating site and construction conditions into coordinated design and production solutions
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and performance support to intermediate and junior staff, fostering best practices in production, BIM, and design coordination
• Contribute to continuous improvement of BIM standards, workflows, and production processes within a fully integrated BIM environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years experience
• Demonstrated senior-level experience delivering large-scale architectural projects from Design Development through construction completion, including public infrastructure and government-funded projects
• Proven experience working in constrained and complex spatial environments, with the ability to resolve coordination and constructability challenges
• Extensive experience delivering projects in a fully integrated BIM environment, with a strong understanding of BIM execution, coordination, clash detection, and model-based workflows
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, with a clear, practical understanding of Revit-based production, coordination, and documentation standards; We work entirely in a Revit environment
• Strong understanding of National and Provincial building codes and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Proven ability to lead technical teams while collaborating effectively in a multidisciplinary environment
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage tight deadlines across multiple complex projects
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and public-sector clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project, Bluebeam and Adobe Acrobat
• Minimum educational requirement is Architectural Technologist
• Must be eligible for PSPC Secret clearance

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $93,700 – $124,200

MB & ON: $85,500 – $117,800

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $84,700 – $112,400

Disclosure:

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes

Why Choose Us?

Architecture49 is a growing firm with promising career opportunities for talented people. Our offices, situated from coast to coast across Canada, house a diverse and accomplished group of architects, interior designers, technologists, landscape architects, and support staff, and we are always looking for new people to enrich our team.

At A49, we foster friendly, open working environments where employees can thrive in a culture that values collaboration. We seek meaningful projects where we can build on our focused expertise and impact the communities in which we work. We strive to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues. We recognize the quality, motivation and commitment of our employees and celebrate their achievements.

Our offices have strong regional legacies, yet we are also a forward-thinking national firm focused on creativity, initiative, quality, sustainability and social responsibility. That sense of social responsibility extends to our employees and our commitment to their well-being and success.

Strategic Partnership

Architecture49 maintains a strategic business relationship with WSP, a global engineering consultancy. This provides enhanced opportunities for exposure to international projects and a wide range of multidisciplinary expertise. Further, WSP provides Architecture49 with a range of shared services, such as comprehensive benefits, training, and corporate programs.

Inclusion and Belonging

At Architecture49, we strive to create inclusive work environments for everyone. We are committed to supporting a workplace where our people are respected, valued, accepted, and are encouraged to reach their full potential. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) help us build a culture of belonging: Black Professional People Network; CIRCLE (Indigenous); VIBE (2SLGBTQIA+); WOW (Women); and the Developing Professionals Network.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and achieving a representative work environment that reflects our people, communities and clients. We encourage people from systemically marginalized groups to apply, including Indigenous Persons, Persons identifying with a disability/ies, 2SLGBTQIA+ Persons, Persons identifying as a visible minority, and Women.

At A49, we take accessibility seriously and accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For accommodation queries/requests please contact: [e-mail]

Reconciliation

Architecture49 is committed to Truth and Reconciliation, and to Call to Action #92. We recognize that our practices directly build upon and benefit from the gifts of the earth, and affirm our commitment to continued learning, respect, and ongoing collaboration as we work to engage in decolonization and reconciliation.

Please Note

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of A49. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).