Senior Architectural Technologist (Temporary approx. 18 months)

City of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

OMERS enrollment

Job summary

City of Cambridge is seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist in the Community Services Department, Risk and Facilities Division. The role manages renovations and new construction of municipal buildings from needs assessment to occupancy, including budget and project planning.

You will oversee feasibility studies, design development, tendering, construction, and commissioning, with site inspections and cost monitoring.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Architecture or equivalent level of education and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of heritage buildings and conservation standards.
• Experience with project planning, budgeting, and municipal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage new construction, additions and renovations to municipal buildings from needs assessment to occupancy.
• Lead feasibility studies, design development, tendering, construction and commissioning phases.
• Monitor costs, prepare schedules, and coordinate with boards, staff and partners.
• Conduct site visits, reviews, and inspections; ensure compliance with codes and heritage guidelines.
• Prepare technical specs, drawings, and contract documentation for quotations.

Skills

Heritage buildings knowledge

Project management

Cost estimation / budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior Architectural Technologist (Temporary approx. 18 months) (5043)

Working within our Strategic Plan,Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.

Job Profile

There is an opening for a Senior Architectural Technologist within the Community Services Department, Risk and Facilities Division. This position is responsible for managing all new construction, additions and renovation/improvements to municipal buildings from initial needs, assessment to client occupancy including deficiency completion. Reporting to the Manager of Building Design & Construction, the following duties will apply:

What you will be doing

• Identifies buildings for renovation projects including heritage buildings (on site)
• Identifies opportunities for specific budget saving measures in buildings (on site)
• Represents the Division on the various boards and committees of internal & external organizations, associations and government partners
• Provides training to employees of the Sustainable Design & Development Division through productive training , with personal integrity and actions
• Project Management throughout the feasibility study, design development, tendering, construction, and commissioning phases of projects
• Develops and execute detailed project plans to deliver high quality projects including comprehensive schedules, communication plans and critical path milestones and monitors for continuous improvement
• Project review of current projects (i.e. ,costing, problem solving, changes, invoices, reports)
• Construction site inspections, construction site meetings, construction reviews (on site)
• Meeting scheduling, cost monitoring, changes to base contracts, negotiates extra costs, COs, specs & drawings
• Process payment, invoice payments, e-mails/phone calls, training other staff
• Monthly Forecasting changes/Divisional forecasting meetings, meetings with the supervisor
• Progress draws invoice review and approval
• Prepares and/or approves technical contract specs and drawings for quotations/tenders
• Bidders’ meetings, design and construction meetings, site visits and reviews
• Estimates project costs based on final designs, extra costs
• Prepares assessments, does researches, estimating for future capital and operating budget
• Reports to Council
• Reviews projects for information to be included 'OnPoint'
• This position is very adaptable; it includes a wide range of projects from design/construction of municipal buildings ranging in cost from $50,000 to multi-million dollar

Education

Undergraduate degree in Architecture or equivalent level of education and experience, including heritage buildings
Ongoing Continuing education of building systems, construction, heritage building conservation, building codes, accessibility laws, LEED's requirements and all Provincial and Municipal regulations.

Experience and Knowledge

Minimum 3-4 years related experience.
Extensive knowledge of heritage buildings, Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, Ontario Heritage Act (OHA), the Eight Guiding Principles in the Conservation of Historic Properties (Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport), the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations, the Construction Lien Act, The National Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, Construction Standard Association, Heritage Conservation techniques, previous estimating, project management of building projects and on site detailed reviews in a practical setting. Projects involve reading and interpreting policy and procedure manuals, planning, forecasting, safety, municipal environment, ability to make presentations to public, user groups and senior staff and media, funding policies. Professional judgement acquired through training and experience. Provides professional expert advice and recommendations in relation to the identification of project opportunities, innovative technologies, solution development.

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.

Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour. (may be obtained post offer)

Your compensation

This position is within Grade 13 of the CUPE Local 1882 Salary Schedule and has an hourly salary range of $57.08 - $60.67.
Comprehensive benefits package included andEnrolment in Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS).

Hours of work

The current regular hours of work are in accordance with the collective agreement, however currently are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week) Monday to Friday.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact [e-mail] to make your needs known in advance.

For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy .

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.