Senior Architect / Technologist

Hermitage Architects is a small architectural design practice in the east end of Toronto (Leslieville), which for the past 14 years has enjoyed providing our client Urbacon Construction / Development, and Urbacon Data Solutions, with engaged consulting services, ranging from programming & project management, design & construction documents to construction administration. We specialize in data centre & mission critical facilities, as well as office and industrial buildings.

We are seeking to find a Senior Architect / Technologist that will join our energetic and enthusiastic studio, where you will find a friendly comfortable working environment and an industry standard benefits package. A Senior Architect or Architectural Technologist with 10-12 years of relevant experience in architectural office.

ATTRIBUTES WE VALUE :

• A creative & focused individual who can share ideas.
• The ability to work in a group.
• The ability to listen, take directions and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• The ability to work with minimum supervision; self-start if needed.
• A person not reluctant to ask questions.
• A person with several skill sets related to architecture, i.e. 3-D modelling, In-Design, Photoshop, publishing software, hard models and hand drawing.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• University or College degree in Architecture / Technology
• Highly organized with excellent English communication skills
• Knowledge of materials and methods of general construction. Strong understanding of building science and detailing.
• Minimum 10 years of knowledge and experience in AutoCAD and Revit, preferably in an Architect's office in Canada.
• High level of skill with Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experienced with building practices and the Ontario Building Code.
• Site reviews and contract administration experience as an asset.
• Interested in working on commercial offices & retail, industrial, data centres, mission critical facilities, and interiors.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant post-graduate experience in the production of architecture and interior design drawings from Schematic Design through to Construction Administration.
• Experienced managing multi-disciplined engineering consultants including mechanical, electrical, fire suppression, and structural.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Because we are a small office the successful candidate will have involvement in all aspects of the office including design, production documents, specs and contract administration.
• Preparing AutoCAD and Revit drawings while managing layers, units, scaling, and x refs.
• Senior level of design / technical detailing, as required for project execution.
• Select and resolve materials and methods of general construction.
• Managing project documentation, including emails & shop drawings.
• Develop and manage each project's Revit model.
• Assist as required with construction administration activities, including shop drawing review, specifications, and site instructions.