Senior Production Lead, BIM & Public Sector Projects

Architecture49; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Architecture49, a national architecture firm with offices across Canada, seeks a senior technical and production lead in Ottawa. The role focuses on managing complex government and public-building projects, coordinating design teams, and ensuring BIM-driven production excellence.

Strong Revit capability and PSPC clearance eligibility are essential. You will oversee budgets, QA/QC, and client communications while mentoring mid‑level staff in a fully integrated BIM workflow in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years experience delivering large-scale architectural projects.
• Experience in public infrastructure and government-funded projects.
• Strong BIM execution, coordination, clash detection in a fully integrated BIM environment.
• Proficient in national and provincial building codes.
• Must be eligible for PSPC Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical and production lead, acting as a key point of contact for clients, public-sector stakeholders, and project partners
• Lead and oversee complex project requirements, coordinating internal teams and external consultants from Design Development through construction completion
• Provide strategic oversight of project budgets during Design Development and Production phases, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Establish and enforce quality assurance and quality control standards, conducting senior-level reviews at all project milestones
• Plan, lead, and facilitate client, consultant, and internal project meetings, ensuring clear communication, documentation, and follow-through on decisions
• Lead the preparation, coordination, and issuance of all deliverables, including permit, bid, and construction packages, ensuring compliance with public-sector and regulatory requirements
• Oversee and coordinate site assessments and field reviews, translating site and construction conditions into coordinated design and production solutions
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and performance support to intermediate and junior staff, fostering best practices in production, BIM, and design coordination
• Contribute to continuous improvement of BIM standards, workflows, and production processes within a fully integrated BIM environment

Skills

Senior leadership

BIM coordination

Revit expert

Public sector projects

Client liaison

Budget oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

Architectural Technologist

Tools

Revit

MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Architecture49, a national architecture firm with offices across Canada, seeks a senior technical and production lead in Ottawa. The role focuses on managing complex government and public-building projects, coordinating design teams, and ensuring BIM-driven production excellence.

Strong Revit capability and PSPC clearance eligibility are essential. You will oversee budgets, QA/QC, and client communications while mentoring mid‑level staff in a fully integrated BIM workflow in a dynamic,