Senior Architect, Practice Lead

Aplin; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous vacation

Hybrid work environment

Benefits package including health

RRSP matching

Job summary

Aplin is seeking an experienced Architect and Project Manager to lead our Federal Government practice across the Prairies. This senior role combines architectural leadership with client relationship and business development across Canada.

You will guide projects from design through delivery, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence. Ideal candidates hold a Master of Architecture with Canadian license, 10+ years of progressive experience including 5+ years in Federal Government projects,

Qualifications

• Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) and professional registration in a Canadian province.
• 10+ years of progressive architectural experience, including 5+ years with Federal Government projects.
• Experience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Federal Government projects across the Prairies and surrounding regions.
• Maintain strong relationships with federal government clients and stakeholders.
• Guide design and delivery teams to meet schedule, budget and quality expectations.
• Support growth through proposals and business development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Education

Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) and licensed architect

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Architect and Project Manager to lead our clients’ Federal Government practice across the Prairies. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an individual with strong architectural and project management expertise, combined with a proven understanding of the federal government sector.

As the Sector Lead, you will play a key role in developing and expanding our federal government portfolio, building strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for growth, and collaborating with teams across Canada to deliver successful projects.

You will provide leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring project objectives and quality expectations are achieved while supporting the continued growth and success of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Federal Government projects across the Prairies and surrounding regions.
• Serve as a senior client contact, developing and maintaining strong relationships with federal government clients and stakeholders.
• Lead project teams through all phases of design and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and colleagues across Canada to leverage expertise and resources.
• Develop and execute strategies to grow the Federal Government market and identify new business opportunities.
• Support proposals, pursuits, presentations, and other business development initiatives.
• Provide project leadership, mentorship, and guidance to team members.
• Ensure compliance with federal government procurement practices, procedures, and project requirements.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of project-specific goals and business objectives.
• Represent the organization professionally within the architectural, construction, and federal government communities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) and professional architectural registration in a Canadian province.
• 10+ years of progressive architectural experience, including a minimum of 5 years of experience working with Federal Government projects.
• Experience working within a federal government, architectural, engineering, or consulting environment is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of various project delivery methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal government procurement practices and procedures.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills with the ability to identify and develop new opportunities.
• PMP certification would be considered an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingualism in English and French would be considered an asset.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus program
• Generous vacation allotment
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits, including additional health and wellness coverage
• Employer RRSP matching programFree on-site parking

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.