Technical Designer, Residential

NORR; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Toronto is seeking a Designer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience across all project phases, particularly in residential projects. Responsibilities include developing technical designs, collaborating on building projects, and ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations. Strong software skills in Revit and AutoCAD, along with familiarity with building systems, are crucial for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in all phases of the project cycle required.
• Registered with relevant professional architectural association is an asset.
• 7-10 years of project work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical designs and edit architectural drawings.
• Conduct design activities like programming and code research.
• Coordinate with contractors and consultants for documentation.

Skills

Architectural design software skills

Familiarity with MEP and Structural building systems

Building codes knowledge

Education

Post-secondary education in architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

At NORR, our residential portfolio spans decades and project types. We design multi-family buildings and spaces that help to establish smart cities and resilient neighborhoods, with a focus on walkable communities, certified healthy buildings and carbon reduction strategies. Optimizing square footage and managing space standards is at the core of our designs. Our dedicated team leverages a knowledge base of program metrics that covers the spectrum of integrated developments (transit-oriented and community-focused), low-, mid- and high-rise apartments, adaptive reuse, townhomes, attainable housing and senior living.

Learn more about our Residential Portfolio.

As a Designer, you will apply and integrate technical detailing and material technologies to develop design solution 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 work with members of the design team to develop design solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of architectural projects. You will use your knowledge of detailing, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies to collaborate with other professional disciplines and have opportunities to coordinate the design through all phases of the project.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops technical designs and edits architectural drawings to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines, and budgetary requirements.
• Performs design activities such as programming, code research, material and building systems research, laying out program components, and calculation of program and building areas
• Evaluates site conditions and performs site surveys
• Reviews project products, services, and shop drawings
• Processes permit response letters and coordinates revisions with engineers and consultants to obtain necessary documentation and permits
• Coordinates with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns
  
  

Required Skills

• Experience in all phases of the project cycle is required
• Architectural design software skills including Revit, AutoCAD and other architectural design software
• Familiarity with MEP and Structural building systems and building codes is required
• Have successfully completed related post-secondary education
• Registered with a relevant professional architectural association is an asset
  
  

Required Experience

• 7-10 years of project work experience
• Experience in Residential projects is an asset