Senior Technical Designer, Public Buildings

NORR; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in public architecture is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience to develop technical design solutions for a variety of public buildings, ensuring high-quality outcomes that meet project parameters and budgets. Collaborating closely with a talented design team, you will utilize your knowledge of building materials, codes, and construction technologies to navigate all phases of the project cycle. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to make a significant impact in the public sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project work experience required.
• Experience in public buildings is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical designs and edit architectural drawings.
• Evaluate site conditions and conduct site surveys.
• Coordinate with contractors and building authorities.

Skills

Architectural Software (Revit, AutoCAD)

Project Management

Building Codes Knowledge

Technical Detailing

Material Technologies

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Technical Designer, Public Buildings

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Public sector decision-makers look to NORR’s experienced team to help navigate the full project cycle from planning to design to execution. Our extensive work in public buildings ranges from government campuses and embassies to cultural buildings and museums.

As a Senior Designer, you will apply and integrate technical detailing and material technologies to develop design solutions into a concise set of construction documents. Using your ability to analyze and understand design intent, you will produce efficient and effective technical design solutions. You will collaborate with the design team to develop solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of architectural projects. Your knowledge of detailing, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies will enable you to coordinate across disciplines and through all project phases.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop technical designs and edit architectural drawings to ensure high-quality solutions that meet project parameters, timelines, and budgets.
2. Perform design activities such as programming, code research, material and building systems research, layout planning, and area calculations.
3. Evaluate site conditions and conduct site surveys.
4. Review project products, services, and shop drawings.
5. Process permit response letters and coordinate revisions with engineers and consultants to obtain documentation and permits.
6. Coordinate with contractors, sub-consultants, and building authorities to address constructability and owner concerns.

Required Skills

• Experience in all project phases is required.
• Proficiency in architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD, and others.
• Familiarity with MEP and structural building systems and codes.
• Post-secondary education in a related field.
• Registration with a professional architectural association is an asset.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of project work experience.
• Experience in public buildings is an asset.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries: Human Resources Services