Senior Architect

Targeted Talent; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative architectural practice located in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Architect. This role requires advanced collaboration with design teams, leading high-level projects, and ensuring technical accuracy. Candidates must have over 10 years of experience with proficiency in key architectural tools. This opportunity is ideal for proactive individuals who thrive in a dynamic work environment and are eager to contribute to noteworthy projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience.
• Experience in healthcare, justice, commercial, and research areas preferred.
• Good listener, curious & proactive.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams and manage subconsultants.
• Direct high-quality documentation and drive projects to completion.
• Manage Construction Administration processes including RFI’s and site visits.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Detail Guidance

Collaboration

Strong Time Management

Education

Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture

Tools

Revit

Sketchup

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Our client is an employee-owned, award-winning, architectural practice firm with a proven track record in practical, innovative and economical design. During a history spanning some 60 years, They have designed some of Canada’s most notable buildings.

The employee-owned firm is staffed with well over 100 experienced architects, designers, project managers, administrative staff, including LEED, Evidence-Based Design and LEAN accredited professionals, many of whom are dedicated to specific market sectors.

SENIOR ARCHITECT

Role and Responsibilities

• Collaborate and foster team environment to deliver the highest level of design.
• Manage the design team and subconsultant coordination process.
• Ability to lead and present in meetings with clients or municipalities
• Direct and oversee high-quality documentation, provide guidance with technical detail, & explore new solutions
• Ability to drive the project forward towards successful completion / Motivates and challenges others to perform at their best
• Participates in networking activities within the design industry and professional organizations
• Manage Construction Administration process, able to work independently and handle RFI’s, site visits, field reports, & submittal review

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience
• Experience in the healthcare, justice, institutional, commercial and research areas preferred
• Eager to learn, good listener, curious & proactive with strong time management skills
• Clear understanding of applicable codes & building construction systems, materials, and standards
• Understanding of Permitting & Entitlement process.
• High proficiency with Revit, Sketchup, & Adobe Creative Suite

Please apply with a copy of your most up to date resume / C.V and portfolio if possible.