Project Architect

Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative environment

Performance reviews

Mentorship programs

Work-life balance

Job summary

Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning in Langley seeks a Project Architect with 10+ years of architectural experience and strong leadership to guide wood-frame multi-family projects. You will serve as a design leader, mentor staff, and coordinate with consultants while ensuring design excellence and project delivery.

Registration is a strong asset; proficiency in Revit and a proactive approach to staying current with trends and materials is expected.

Qualifications

• B. Arch or M. Arch from an accredited program with 10+ years in architecture.
• Minimum 5 years in wood-frame multi-family projects.
• Registration with a provincial regulatory board is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams to deliver quality projects for private sector clients.
• Develop project criteria, scope, work plans, drawings, schedules and resources.
• Push design boundaries, participate in stakeholder meetings and create concepts.
• Lead, motivate and manage the project team through construction documents.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical and structural consultants.
• Resolve complex design and technical issues.
• Manage client relationships and develop them throughout the project.
• Ensure delivery through efficient resource management and milestones.
• Undertake site reviews and construction administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Design leadership

Education

B. Arch or M. Arch

Tools

Revit

Job description

Welcome to Kasian, where almost 40 years of design excellence has sparked a passion for transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences. Our passion is strengthening connections between people and places by creating built environments that inspire and improve lives. With offices across Canada, we leverage the experience of our 250+ Kasian team members to deliver innovative and unique design solutions in multiple market sectors: commercial, workplace, healthcare, senior living, industrial, transportation, post-secondary and other public opportunities.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a motivated and passionate Project Architect to complement our Langley office. You will provide design leadership on various projects and assist as a technical expert on specialized design and act as a design resource for specific components of projects. You will assist in the education and development of design staff. Woodframe Multi-Family Projects experience is essential.

Here’s what you’ll be doing at Kasian:

• Work with talented architects and technologists to produce quality projects for private sector clients
• Develop project criteria, the scope of services, detailed work plans, drawing lists, schedules, and resource (staff, technical, and budget) requirements over the project lifecycle
• Push the boundaries of design while meeting the needs of clients and end-users; participate in stakeholder meetings, create design concepts and presentation material
• Lead, motivate, and manage the project team to produce successful design and construction documentation
• Coordinate with project consultants (ie. electrical, mechanical, structural)
• Resolve complex design and technical issues
• Manage client relationships and actively develop these throughout the project process
• Ensure projects are delivered effectively through efficient resource management and by achieving scheduled milestones
• Undertake site reviews and construction administration

Here’s what you bring to Kasian:

• B. Arch or M. Arch from an accredited architectural program, coupled with a minimum of 10+ years of architectural experience; 5 years minimum in wood-frame multi-family projects.
• Registration with a provincial regulatory board is a strong asset
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• An innovative and forward-thinking approach to design and a natural curiosity for staying current with new trends, materials, and construction methods
• Strong technical knowledge and technical drawing experience in Revit
• Excellent graphic communication and presentation skills
• An ability to add value to all stages of project delivery

Salary starts at $100,000+ per annum, based on a 40-hour work week. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, and skill set.

What We Offer:

• A creative and collaborative environment
• Competitive salary and annual performance reviews
• Mentorship programs and career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and work-life balance in a values-driven workplace