Senior Architect & Project Manager

Dillon Consulting Limited; New Brunswick; Remote; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and planning firm is seeking a Senior Architect & Project Manager to join their team in Canada. The candidate should be a registered Architect with over 10 years of experience, skilled in project management and design. This role offers a competitive compensation package and flexible working options, including hybrid work arrangements, fostering inclusion and diversity within the workplace.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer matching retirement savings plan

Student loan repayment assistance

Flexible work hours

Employee and Family Assistance program

Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

Wellness subsidy

Qualifications

• Candidates will be a registered Architect able to be licensed in their province.
• Ten (10) years or more relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and support the design vision of new projects.
• Manage the project schedule to ensure deadlines are met.
• Oversee project coordination including drawings and specs.
• Provide technical direction during the pre-design phase.
• Support business development through proposal writing.
• Build client relationships for market opportunities.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Design skills

Collaboration

Education

Licensed Architect in Nova Scotia or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

Revit

Bluebeam

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

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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.

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.

What we offer

• 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
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
• Wellness subsidy

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management, Consulting, and Engineering
• Industries : Business Consulting and Services