Senior Architectural Technologist — Lead Design & Docs

Zeidler Architecture; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

EFAP

Wellness spending

Professional membership reimbursement

PATO Days

Annual profit share

Job summary

Zeidler Architecture seeks a Senior Architectural Technologist for our Calgary Studio to lead detailed design development and construction documentation on long-term care and residential projects. The role requires coordinating with clients, consultants, and authorities and guiding project teams through the full lifecycle of complex architectural work.

You will mentor staff, uphold high design and QA/QC standards, and engage in office leadership to ensure project delivery goals are met in a

Qualifications

• Architectural Technologist Diploma or related discipline from a recognized institution.
• 10+ years of experience in architectural practice.
• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD; familiarity with Revizto, Bluebeam, SketchUp, and Navisworks is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of construction systems, detailing, and code compliance.
• Effective communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and contribute to project delivery goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of detailed construction and permit documents.
• Translate design concepts into comprehensive design development and contract documentation.
• Conduct advanced technical research and lead detailing development across project phases.
• Review and ensure compliance with building codes, bylaws, and QA/QC standards.
• Manage project execution from start to finish, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, scope definition, resourcing, and profitability.
• Establish and adhere to office expectations for financial performance, staffing efficiency, and project milestones.
• Lead regular internal project meetings and communicate status updates to Operations and the Partner-in-Charge, at a minimum monthly.
• Coordinate and oversee project activities, ensuring alignment with office Project Delivery processes, filing systems, and documentation standards.
• Provide project status updates to the Partner in Charge or Project Manager.
• Coordinate with subconsultants and lead multidisciplinary coordination efforts.
• Liaise with clients, municipal officials, and regulatory agencies.
• Support tendering processes, including bid package preparation.
• Attend site meetings and perform shop drawing reviews and contract administration duties.
• Ensure all work aligns with the firm’s Project Delivery standards, including proper use of filing systems, adherence to architectural procedures, and compliance with drawing and documentation protocols.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Architectural Technologist Diploma

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Revizto

Bluebeam

SketchUp

Navisworks

Job description

Zeidler Architecture seeks a Senior Architectural Technologist for our Calgary Studio to lead detailed design development and construction documentation on long-term care and residential projects. The role requires coordinating with clients, consultants, and authorities and guiding project teams through the full lifecycle of complex architectural work.

You will mentor staff, uphold high design and QA/QC standards, and engage in office leadership to ensure project delivery goals are met in a