Senior Architect & Project Manager

Dillon Consulting Limited; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier design firm is seeking a Senior Architect & Project Manager to manage complex architectural projects across Canada. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, is a licensed Architect, and excels in client management and collaboration. This role offers competitive compensation, health benefits, and flexible work hours.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer matching retirement savings

Student loan repayment assistance

Flexible work hours

Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

Wellness subsidy

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in delivering complex projects.
• Ability to be licensed in Nova Scotia or the province of residence.
• Excellent design and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and communicate design vision to the project team.
• Manage project schedule and client communications.
• Oversee coordination of project documents.

Skills

Architectural design

Construction techniques

Client relationship management

Time management

Collaborative skills

Education

Licensed Architect

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

Revit

Bluebeam

MS Office Suite

Job description

FBM, one of Atlantic Canada’s most recognized and award-winning design and planning firms, is seeking a Senior Architect & Project Manager to work based out of their brand-new office in Halifax, NS, or with flexibility to work anywhere across Canada.

A studio of collaborating architects, interior designers, planners, and various subject matter experts, FBM is responsible for the design of a wide range of built environments. For more than 100 years, FBM has been creating spaces that enhance the quality of life within them and the communities they serve. We call this people-driven design.

In 2025, FBM entered into a Partnership with Dillon Consulting Limited. These two proudly Canadian, employee-owned and operated firms are excited to join forces to support the needs of clients from coast to coast to coast.

Your Opportunity

This opportunity may be the right fit if you have a passion for architectural design and presentation, a strong knowledge of construction techniques and detailing, and enjoy collaborating with others to solve project challenges. You are self-motivated, thrive in client and project team environments, and your attention to detail and work ethic have helped you successfully manage multiple complex projects with high expectations.

For the Senior Architect & Project Manager role, reporting to the Project Architect and Healthcare Team Lead, we are seeking a highly professional individual with 10+ years of experience delivering complex projects—such as research, institutional, healthcare or educational facilities. The ideal candidate will bring leadership, strategic insight, and well-established industry connections. This role involves contributing to projects that are multifaceted and technically sophisticated, requiring a depth of experience, discretion, and the ability to navigate stakeholder expectations in sensitive environments.

We offer flexible work hours and remote work arrangements to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Responsibilities

• Establish and support the design vision of new projects and communicate the vision to the project team including sub-consultants
• Together with the Client, manage the project schedule and ensure the project remains on time and deliverable dates are met
• Oversee the coordination of the project (drawings / design/ specs) the project team
• Communicate with the Client and subconsultants as necessary to support the project
• Provide technical direction during the pre-design phase of the project including functional programming by preparing reports, sketches, and undertaking research
• Manage the overall design of the project and quality control of the documents
• Support coordination of the sub-consultants’ work
• Contribute to business development through proposal writing and Client engagement
• Build client relationships through identification of market opportunities, client communications, preparation of proposals, and business development activities
• Assist with review and respond to RFPs and prepare project proposals
• Contribute to FBM’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

Qualifications

• Candidates will be a registered Architect who is licensed or able to be licensed in Nova Scotia or the province they reside in
• Ten (10) years or more relevant experience

Experience

• Have a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), MS Office Suite.
• Have a working knowledge in Revit and Bluebeam
• Have strong time management and scheduling skills to successfully meet deadlines.
• Have the ability to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Have excellent design and presentation skills and experience developing construction documents.
• Have excellent communication, presentation, and graphic communication skills

Benefits

By joining the FBM team, you will be joining a firm that has developed an excellent reputation for award-winning work and an extensive portfolio of community-based projects. We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive health benefits, employer matching retirement savings plan, student loan repayment assistance, and flexible work hours.

• A Competitive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Employer matching retirement savings plan
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options

We also offer an Employee and Family Assistance program, Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership, and a wellness subsidy.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at FBM

Our ethos, people-driven design, means that we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the communities and clients we serve, and the people with whom we work.