Senior Project Architect

Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative environment

Career growth

Mentorship

Work-life balance

Job summary

Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning in Toronto is seeking a Senior Project Architect to lead design on diverse projects, including mass-timber experiences. You will guide technical teams, oversee design through construction documentation, and coordinate with consultants and clients. The ideal candidate has a B.

Arch or M. Arch, 10+ years of architecture experience, and at least 5 years in mass-timber projects.

Qualifications

• B. Arch or M. Arch from an accredited program; 10+ years of architectural experience; 5+ years mass-timber project experience.
• Registration with a provincial regulatory board is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication; experience leading projects of at least $25m with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams and coordinate with consultants.
• Develop project criteria, scope of services, work plans, schedules and budget requirements.
• Create design concepts and presentation materials; push design boundaries while meeting client needs.
• Lead, motivate and manage the project team through design and construction documentation.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, structural consultants; resolve complex issues.
• Manage client relationships and milestones; undertake site reviews and construction administration.

Skills

Project management

Mass timber expertise

Team leadership

Strong communication

Technical drawing

Education

B. Arch or M. Arch

Tools

Revit

Job description

Welcome to Kasian, where almost 40 years of design excellence has sparked a passion for transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences. Our passion is strengthening connections between people and places by creating built environments that inspire and improve lives. With offices across Canada, we leverage the experience of our 250+ Kasian team members to deliver innovative and unique design solutions in multiple market sectors: commercial, workplace, healthcare, senior living, industrial, transportation, post-secondary and other public opportunities.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a motivated and passionate Senior Project Architect to complement our Toronto office, where we are involved in exciting work across a range of building types, including commercial, mixed-use, retail, industrial, hospitality, public buildings, and healthcare. You will provide design leadership on various projects and may oversee the entire design process, assist as a technical expert on specialized design, and act as a design resource for specific components of projects. You may work on several concurrent projects of varying sizes, including those that are large and complex. Assist in the education and development of design staff. Experience with mass timber projects is required.

Here’s what you’ll be doing at Kasian:

• Work with talented architects and technologists to produce quality projects for private sector clients
• Develop project criteria, the scope of services, detailed work plans, drawing lists, schedules, and resource (staff, technical, and budget) requirements over the project lifecycle
• Push the boundaries of design while meeting the needs of clients and end-users; participate in stakeholder meetings, create design concepts and presentation material
• Lead, motivate, and manage the project team to produce successful design and construction documentation
• Coordinate with project consultants (ie, electrical, mechanical, structural)
• Resolve complex design and technical issues
• Manage client relationships and actively develop these throughout the project process
• Ensure projects are delivered effectively through efficient resource management and by achieving scheduled milestones
• Undertake site reviews and construction administration

Here’s what you bring to Kasian:

• B. Arch or M. Arch from an accredited architectural program, coupled with a minimum of 10+ years of architectural experience; 5 years minimum Mass-Timber projects experience
• Registration with a provincial regulatory board is an asset
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Experience leading projects of at least $25m (construction value) with minimal supervision
• An innovative and forward-thinking approach to design and a natural curiosity for staying current with new trends, materials, and construction methods
• Strong technical knowledge and technical drawing experience in Revit
• Excellent graphic communication and presentation skills
• An ability to add value to all stages of project delivery

Salary starts at $100,000+ per annum, based on a 40-hour work week. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, and skill set.

What We Offer:

• A creative and collaborative environment
• Competitive salary and annual performance reviews
• Mentorship programs and career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and work-life balance in a values-driven workplace