Registered Architect

DMC Recruitment; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended medical and dental coverage

Professional membership dues coverage

Professional exam fee coverage

Professional Development allowance

Cell phone allowance

Bonus/profit-sharing opportunity

Office closure between Christmas and N

Team building activities

Career advancement to potentialAssoci`

Job summary

DMC Recruitment Group partners with a prominent architectural and interior design practice in Vancouver to recruit a Registered Architect with a strong project management background. The role focuses on leading diverse projects in an integrated architecture and interior design environment.

You will guide delivery, mentor junior staff, and help expand the practice while collaborating with designers and consultants to meet design and construction goals. Hybrid work and long-term growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Registration with AIBC as Registered Architect.
• 10+ years of architectural experience.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Tenant improvement expertise.
• Collaborative with interior designers.
• Proficiency in architectural documentation and drawings.
• Knowledge of BC Building Code and Vancouver Building By-law.
• Construction administration experience.
• Experience coordinating consultants.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse range of architectural projects within an integrated environment.
• Lead design collaboration with other designers to develop solutions.
• Prepare building permit drawings and submissions; liaise with AHJs.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure compliance with bylaws.
• Coordinate consultants across multiple disciplines.
• Lead tender packages, construction drawings, and specs.
• Oversee construction contract administration and field reviews.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Decision making

Education

Registration with AIBC as Registered Architect

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

• 10+ Years Experience in Commercial Tenant Improvement
• Salary Range: $90 - 135K Base Salary

REGISTERED ARCHITECT

Location: Vancouver, BC

Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid

Experience: 10+ Years

Registration: Architect AIBC

Career Opportunity: Associate-Track Leadership

Salary Range:$90-135K Base Salary

Shape Notable Commercial Environments |Build Your Future

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you an experienced Registered Architect with a strong project management background and a passion for bringing thoughtful design to life? DMC Recruitment Group is partnering with our Client, a longstanding and notable architectural and interior design practice known for delivering design-driven branded environments across the Lower Mainland and other provinces, to seek a talented Architect to help lead a diverse range of projects within an integrated architecture and interior design environment.

This is an opportunity to combine your technical expertise, design sensibility, and project leadership skills while collaborating with architects, interior designers, and multidisciplinary consultants. You'll play an active role in project delivery, support the development of emerging talent, and contribute to the firm's continued expansion.

For an architect ready to take the next step in their career, this position offers an opportunity to grow into a leadership role as an Associate while making a meaningful contribution to the practice.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Manage a diverse range of architectural projects within an integrated architecture and interior design environment.
• Participate in the design process, collaborating with other designers to develop coordinated project solutions.
• Manage the preparation of building permit drawings, supporting documentation, and submissions, and liaise with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Conduct building code and zoning bylaw reviews to support project compliance.
• Coordinate consultants and review drawings across all disciplines involved in each project.
• Manage the preparation of tender packages, construction drawings, specifications, and related documentation.
• Lead projects through tendering and construction contract administration, including field reviews and coordination with project stakeholders.

Technical Expertise & Team Development

• Apply advanced technical knowledge of commercial tenant improvement projects throughout design and construction.
• Act as Architect of Record (AOR) and/or Coordinating Registered Professional (CRP), as required.
• Support the training and development of architects, interns, and designers.
• Collaborate with interior designers and consultants to coordinate design intent with technical and construction requirements.

Leadership & Firm Growth

• Take an active role in project leadership and contribute to the firm's continued expansion.
• Build effective working relationships with project stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Pursue opportunities to expand your leadership responsibilities and progress toward an Associate role.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Professional Registration: Registration with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) as a Registered Architect.
• Experience: 10+ years of architectural experience.
• Project Management: Strong project management capabilities and experience leading multiple projects through various stages of delivery.
• Tenant Improvement Expertise: Advanced technical experience with architectural tenant improvement projects.
• Design Collaboration: An interest in interior-focused projects and experience working collaboratively with interior designers.
• Technical Documentation: Experience preparing architectural specifications, tender packages, and construction documentation.
• Building Code Knowledge: Thorough understanding of the BC Building Code, Vancouver Building By-law, and applicable municipal zoning bylaws.
• Construction Administration: Extensive experience in construction contract administration and conducting field reviews.
• Consultant Coordination: Extensive experience reviewing and coordinating engineering drawings across multiple disciplines.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Communication & Organization: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and work effectively under pressure.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS OPPORTUNITY

This is an opportunity to join a design-driven studio where ideas and expertise are valued and advancement within the company is possible. You'll work on diverse commercial projects alongside a talented team that believes great design comes from collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning. In addition, our Client offers:

• Extended medical and dental coverage
• Professional membership dues coverage
• Professional exam fee coverage
• Professional Development allowance
• Cell phone allowance
• Bonus/profit-sharing opportunity
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Team building activities
• Career advancement to potential Associateship opportunity

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

If you're an experienced architect who combines strong technical capabilities with project leadership skills and aspirations for greater responsibility, this is an opportunity to contribute to a diverse project portfolio while helping shape the future of the practice.