Senior Aviation Architect

City Build Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

City Build Recruitment in Toronto, ON, is representing a nationally recognized architecture and design firm in search of a Senior Project Architect, Senior Associate (Aviation) to join the Toronto team. The role demands senior leadership, high‑level design direction, and oversight of complex aviation projects from concept through construction.

You will mentor teams, lead client meetings, manage scopes, budgets and staffing, and collaborate with project managers while pursuing new business

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Architecture from an accredited program.
• Registered Architect in good standing with a provincial regulatory body.
• 15+ years of professional experience including aviation projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and client relationships.
• Proficiency in Revit; AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite considered assets.
• Strong leadership, communication, and business development skills.
• Ability to obtain required security clearances is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead design from concept through construction documentation and contract administration
• Guide and mentor project teams
• Collaborate with project managers on scope, budgets, schedules, and staffing
• Lead client meetings, presentations and consultant coordination
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulatory authorities
• Contribute to business development, proposal submissions, and client pursuits
• Support firm leadership in resourcing, performance management, and operational initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Aviation experience

Client relationships

Business development

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor or Master of Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Senior Project Architect Aviation)
Toronto, ON
$110,000-$160,000
Active Position

A nationally recognized architecture and design firm with offices across Canada is seeking a Senior Project Architect, Senior Associate (Aviation) to join its Toronto team. The firm works across multiple sectors including commercial, mixed-use, healthcare, public, industrial, transportation, and aviation.

The Opportunity

This is a senior leadership role requiring proven aviation project experience. The successful candidate will provide high-level design direction, oversee complex projects from concept through construction, mentor team members, and contribute to business development and client relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design process from concept through construction documentation and contract administration

Guide and mentor project teams

Collaborate with project managers on scope, budgets, schedules, and staffing

Lead client meetings, presentations, and consultant coordination

Ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulatory authorities

Contribute to business development, proposal submissions, and client pursuits

Support firm leadership in resourcing, performance management, and operational initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor or Master of Architecture from an accredited program

Registered Architect in good standing with a provincial regulatory body

15+ years of professional experience, including significant aviation project work

Strong leadership and project management experience

Experience delivering complex public sector or institutional projects

Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and client relationships

Proficiency in Revit (AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite considered assets)

Strong communication, presentation, and business development skills

Eligibility for required security clearances considered an asset

Whats Offered

Leadership opportunity within a well-established national firm

Exposure to high-profile aviation and public-sector projects

Collaborative, design-focused culture

Professional growth and mentorship opportunities

Flexible, balanced work environment in a central Toronto location

This is a confidential search. Further details will be shared with qualified candidates.