Senior Architect & Project Manager

Dillon Consulting; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized architectural firm in Halifax is seeking a registered Architect with at least 10 years of relevant experience. The role involves managing project design, schedules, and client relationships. Candidates should have strong skills in design presentation and familiarity with tools like Adobe Creative Cloud, Revit, and Bluebeam. The firm offers a competitive compensation package, flexible working hours, and commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer matching retirement savings plan

Student loan repayment assistance

Flexible work hours and hybrid options

Employee and Family Assistance program

Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

Wellness Subsidy

Qualifications

• Candidates must be a registered Architect licensed in Nova Scotia or able to be licensed.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish design vision and communicate it to the project team.
• Manage project schedule with the client to meet deadlines.
• Oversee coordination of design and specifications for the project.

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

Revit

Bluebeam

Time management

Design and presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Registered Architect license in Nova Scotia

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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

About FBM

FBM is a mid-sized architectural, interior design, and planning firm based in downtown Halifax. We recently moved into our own purpose-built mixed-use office building in the eclectic and growing Halifax North End, a short walk from Halifax Commons. FBM boasts an impressive portfolio of award-winning architectural and planning projects achieved over its 100-plus-year history in Atlantic Canada and has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers, Nova Scotia’s Top Employers, and one of Canada’s Top Small / Medium Employers.

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

• FBM values its staff and the work they do every day. We recognize that everyone’s needs are different, so we’re offering flexible and hybrid work options to help balance work and personal life.

Employee and Family Assistance program

• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.

Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

• Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.

Wellness Subsidy

• Our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and / or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes.

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.

We are proud to be recognized among Canada’s Top Employers.