Project Manager / Job Captain

Reify Architecture; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumlin Sullivan is an architectural studio delivering Western Canada projects. The Project Manager / Job Captain (Intermediate) bridges design and technical delivery, coordinating teams from concept to construction.

The role emphasizes leading construction documents, QA, and ensuring alignment with standards while supporting project transitions into construction and contract administration.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Architectural Technology or Architecture.
• Typically 8–10 years of relevant experience (ideally 5 years in Canada).
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD (current versions), Bluebeam, and standard documentation tools.
• Working knowledge of construction administration processes (RFIs, submittals, site reviews).
• Solid understanding of building systems, local codes and bylaws, construction methods, and their application/coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead drawing production and coordinate project teams, scheduling, communication, and overall project delivery.
• Manage project execution and delivery, including schedule, efficiency, projectresources and financial performance.
• Prepare and oversee coordinated, accurate construction documents, resolving technical issues and ensuring alignment with design intent.
• Apply and support office standards, workflows, and best practices to maintain consistency and quality.
• Champion Quality Assurance processes and liaison with municipal/regulatory authorities.

Education

Architectural Education

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

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Project Manager / Job Captain - Intermediate

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Kumlin Sullivan is a full-service architectural studio working across Western Canada, with offices in Alberta and British Columbia.We are a collaborative, hands-on team that takes ownership from concept through completion, approaching each project with curiosity, rigour, and a commitment to uncovering opportunities beyond the brief.We value strong relationships, open thinking, and work that delivers lasting impact for clients and communities.

Position Summary

This role combines project coordination and technical leadership to support the delivery of architectural projects through all phases, with a strong emphasis oninforming design development,constructiondocumentationand projectexecution.

The Project Manager / Job Captainis responsible forcoordinatinginternal and externalproject teams, leading the development of construction documents, and ensuring that work aligns with the firm’s technical standards and design intent.This rolewill alsosupportinternal quality practices and contribute to consistent documentation, whileparticipatingin construction-phase services as part of the project team.

Working closely with Senior Project Managers, Design Leads, and Production leadership, this role bridges design and technical delivery, ensuring projects are well-coordinated, buildable, and efficiently executed.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Architectural Technology or Architecture
• Typically8–10 years of relevant experience(ideally5 years in Canada)
• Proficiencywith Revit and AutoCAD (current versions),Bluebeam, and standard documentation tools.
• Working knowledge of construction administration processes (RFIs, submittals, site reviews)
• Solid understanding of building systems,localcodesand bylaws, construction methods, and theirapplication/coordination.

Key Objectives

• Deliveraccurate, coordinated, and technically sound construction documentation
• Support project teams in meeting deadlines, scope, and quality expectations
• Apply and reinforce internal production standards and best practices
• Ensure effective coordination between architectural and consultant teams
• Contribute to smooth project transitions into construction and support contract administration
• Ensure compliance with local building codes,bylawsand standards

Core Responsibilities

• Project Coordination & Technical Leadership
• Lead drawing production and coordinate project teams,project management,responsibility forscheduling, communication, and overall project delivery.
• Manage project execution and delivery, including schedule, efficiency, projectresourcesand financial performance.
• Technical Documentation & Execution
• Prepare and oversee coordinated,accurateconstruction documents, resolving technical issues and ensuring alignment with design intent and building systems.
• Standards & Quality Alignment
• Apply and support office standards, workflows, and best practices tomaintainconsistency and quality across project documentation.
• Champion and implement Quality Assurance processes across multiple projects within the firm.
• Liaise with municipal and regulatory authorities.
• Construction Administration Support
• Participate in construction-phase services, including review of RFIs, submittals, and site documentation, helping ensure alignment with contract documents,field reviews, prepare and issue deficiency reports,assistwith permit and project closeout processes.
• Coordination & Communication
• Facilitate clear communication between internal teams, consultants, and stakeholders, supportingtimelyresolution of project issues.
• Provide guidance to junior staff,assistwith drawing reviews, and contribute to a collaborative and technically strong studio environment.
• Strong technical and detailing skills
• Attention to accuracy, coordination, and constructability
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Effective collaboration and communication skills
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach
• Ability to work both independently and within a team