Technical Director

Gensler; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

RRSP contributions

Bonuses and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gensler Vancouver seeks a Technical Director to guide the technical delivery of design and translate intent into coordinated, constructible solutions. You will champion design culture, specifications, documentation, and project management standards while developing the next generation of technical leaders.

You will mentor staff, oversee QA processes, coordinate drawings and consultant information, and lead multiple projects from inception through construction administration, ensuring design

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in architecture or design preferred, supported by a rigorous design education.
• 15+ years of architectural experience, including technical leadership and project delivery.
• Registered architect with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (Architect AIBC).
• Strong design sensibility and the ability to enhance design through technical innovation, detailing and constructible solutions.
• Experience integrating quality assurance reviews into project schedules, workflows and delivery milestones.
• Advanced knowledge of coordinating construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience leading full-cycle construction administration across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Guide, mentor and develop studio members, aligning staffing and technical expertise with project scope and jurisdiction.
• Serve as studio's lead technical resource, coordinating drawings, specs and consultant information while preserving design intent.
• Oversee QA Review Process from inception to construction administration, maintaining checklists and resolving technical issues.
• Develop the next generation of technical leaders through mentorship, reviews and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Mentorship

Technical leadership

Construction administration

Education

Advanced degree in architecture or design

Job description

Description

Your Role

As Technical Director in Gensler’s Vancouver office, you will guide the technical delivery of design, helping project teams translate design intent into coordinated, constructible solutions. Working with studio and project leaders, you will champion Gensler’s design culture, specifications, documentation, construction administration, contracts and project management standards while developing the next generation of technical leaders.

What You Will Do

• Guide, mentor and develop studio members, partnering with project leaders to align staffing and technical expertise with each project’s scope, complexity and jurisdictional requirements.
• Serve as the studio’s lead technical resource, maintaining a working knowledge of all studio projects and tailoring your involvement to each team’s needs. Help teams coordinate drawings, specifications and consultant information while preserving design intent.
• Oversee the studio’s Quality Assurance Review Process from project inception through construction documentation and construction administration. Ensure QA Review Checklists reflect project-specific technical and jurisdictional requirements, are introduced at project outset and are used throughout delivery. Schedule reviews around key project milestones, confirm checklists are completed for review by the Architect of Record, and document review status and resolution of technical issues across studio projects.
• Develop the next generation of technical leaders through hands‑on mentorship, project reviews and knowledge sharing focused on detailing, specifications, consultant coordination and construction administration.

Your Qualifications

• Advanced degree in architecture or design preferred, supported by a rigorous design education.
• 15+ years of architectural experience, including technical leadership and project delivery.
• Registered architect with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (Architect AIBC).
• Strong design sensibility and the ability to enhance design through technical innovation, thoughtful detailing and constructible solutions.
• Strong management skills and experience integrating quality assurance reviews into project schedules, team workflows and technical delivery milestones.
• Advanced technical expertise in preparing and reviewing coordinated construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience leading full-cycle construction administration on multiple projects, including field reviews, submittal and RFI reviews, changes and project closeout.
• Expert knowledge of industry standards, construction documentation resources and contract administration practices.
• A committed educator and mentor who invests time in developing technical staff and building a collaborative culture of technical excellence.
• Experience with technical delivery across both architecture and interiors projects is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable building codes, including the BC Building Code and Vancouver Building By‑law is a plus.
• Familiarity with project delivery in British Columbia and Alberta is a plus.

The base salary range will be estimated between $130,000 and $150,000. Gensler’s total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions, our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

Perks: We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer contributions to the RRSP and twice annual bonus opportunities. As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff iniative employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under applicable regulatory laws.

Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable regulatory laws.

Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us.

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