Senior Project Architect

Perkins&Will; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will is seeking a highly skilled professional to oversee technical design and contract administration in Calgary, Alberta. The successful candidate will integrate design vision with technical solutions while ensuring project quality and sustainability.

Key responsibilities include mentoring the project team, directing contract documentation, and leading QA processes. Candidates should have 10–15+ years of experience, including strong expertise in Alberta's construction techniques and advanced knowledge of the National Building Code.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience, with demonstrated construction site experience in Alberta.
• Strong expertise in construction techniques, detailing, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Integrate technical solutions with design vision and project goals.
• Direct the development of contract documents ensuring completeness and coordination.
• Mentor project team in development of contract documents and construction drawings.
• Lead technical design resolution including envelope and systems integration.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external consultants.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of the National Building Code - Alberta Edition

Expertise in construction techniques

Strong experience in contract documentation

Professional field observation experience

Education

Professional degree in Architecture or Diploma in Architectural Technology / Building Technology

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office 365

Rhino / Grasshopper

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate demonstrates technical proficiency and will be responsible for ensuring the project meets the highest standards of quality, performance, and sustainability, while aligning with firm goals and client expectations. This individual will lead the technical design, documentation, consultant coordination, and contract administration for the project.

Responsibilities

• Integrate technical solutions with design vision and project goals.
• Direct the development of contract documents ensuring completeness and coordination.
• Mentor project team in development of contract documents, construction drawings, constructability considerations and detailing.
• Lead technical design resolution including envelope and systems integration.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external consultants, ensuring integration of consultant systems into documentation.
• Ensure adherence to firm standards and best practices, meeting standards for accuracy, clarity, coordination and constructability.
• Lead QA and QC processes.
• Perform and oversee duties related to contract administration, including submittals, RFIs, change management, and closeout. Lead architectural field observations and reporting.
• Ensure construction aligns with contract documents and design intent.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Advanced knowledge of the National Building Code - Alberta Edition.
• Expertise in construction techniques, detailing, and systems.
• Strong experience in contract documentation and administration.
• Professional field observation experience.

Software & Tools

• Revit (advanced)
• Microsoft Office 365
• Rhino / Grasshopper (preferred)
• Bluebeam Revu

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience, with demonstrated construction site experience in Alberta
• Professional degree in Architecture or Diploma in Architectural Technology / Building Technology

Certifications

• LEED GA within 6 months
• LEED AP or equivalent sustainability certification

Note: This description preserves the core responsibilities, qualifications, and required skills of the role while conforming to formatting quality standards.