Project Architect

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

Job summary

Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning in Vancouver is seeking a Project Architect to lead design on diverse projects, from commercial to healthcare, with defence experience essential. You will guide the design process, coordinate consultants, and mentor junior staff.

The role requires a B.Arch or M.Arch, 10+ years of practice, provincial registration, and Secret Level clearance, with a track record of projects over $25 million.

Qualifications

• B.Arch or M.Arch from accredited program; 10+ years architectural experience.
• Minimum 5 years in defence projects.
• Registration with provincial regulatory board and Secret Level clearance.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality projects for private sector clients.
• Develop criteria, scope of services, detailed work plans, drawing lists, schedules, and resource requirements over the project lifecycle.
• Push the boundaries of design while meeting client and end-user needs; 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 (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 resource management and milestones.
• Undertake site reviews and construction administration.

Skills

Project leadership

Client management

Design concept development

Communication skills

Mentorship / team development

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 Vancouver office, where we are involved in exciting work across a range of building types, including commercial, mixed-use, retail, industrial, hospitality, public buildings, and healthcare. You will provide design leadership on various projects and may oversee the entire design process or assist as a technical expert on specialized design and act as a design resource for specific components of projects. You may work on several concurrent projects of varying sizes, including those that are large and complex. Assist in the education and development of design staff. Defence 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 defence projects.
• Registration with a provincial regulatory board and Secret Level clearance required
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Experience leading projects of at least $25m (construction value) with minimal supervision
• 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
• National project exposure and opportunity to support high-profile pursuits
• Mentorship and learning opportunities in business strategy and development
• Great downtown office location with easy access to public transport
• Flexibility and work-life balance in a values-driven workplace