Senior Architect

Targeted Talent; Ottawa, Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning architectural firm in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Architect with over 10 years of experience. The role involves leading design teams, managing project documentation, and fostering team collaboration. Proficiency in Revit, Sketchup, and Adobe Creative Suite is essential. The firm values innovative and economical design practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience.
• Experience in healthcare, justice, institutional, commercial sectors preferred.
• Clear understanding of applicable codes & building construction systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to deliver the highest level of design.
• Manage the design team and subconsultant coordination.
• Oversee high-quality documentation and explore new solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture

Tools

Revit

Sketchup

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Client

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.