SENIOR OR INTERMEDIATE TECHNOLOGIST - VICTORIA OR CALGARY STUDIO

Little Giant Studio; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual health spending account

Annual profit-sharing

Annual team retreats

Birthday vacation day

Social events and team culture

Job summary

Little Giant Studio seeks a Senior or Intermediate Technologist to lead and coordinate technical work for complex residential projects in Victoria or Calgary. You will collaborate across offices, manage consultants, and ensure high-quality construction documents and administration.

The role emphasises collaboration, rigorous detailing, and client service. We value experience in single-family design, hospitality projects as an asset, and the ability to balance speed with precision while guiding a

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years progressive experience in an architect’s office
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree from an accredited Architecture or Technical program
• Strong design sensibilities and ability to develop conceptual ideas
• Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain drawing and detail standards and perform building envelope detailing
• Coordinate consultants for complex projects with minimal supervision
• Lead project reviews on costs, budgets and schedules
• Produce construction administration documentation and site reviews
• Support and supervise staff and participate in design reviews

Job description

INTERMEDIATE/SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST - VICTORIA OR CALGARY STUDIO

Little Giant is seeking a Senior or Intermediate Technologist to join our studio. Our ideal candidate has experience in highly detailed residential design with a proven track record in single-family projects (multi-family experience is considered an asset). Commercial experience, including hospitality design (restaurants & hotels) is an asset. As a Senior or Intermediate Technologist, you will be required to manage and coordinate consultants for complex projects with minimal supervision. We are looking for you to work collaboratively across offices in Calgary and Victoria.

Our work is a cultural act. We are looking for a well-rounded individual who has a lifestyle focused approach, with pragmatism of business and technical experience in construction documents and construction administration.

Success in this role is measured by your exceptional level of service for our clients, written and verbal communication, ability to work in a team setting, demonstration of rigor in your work and your ability to adapt as changes occur.

STUDIO

• Foster an environment of mutual respect and passion for design among team members.
• Facilitates collaboration; engages ideas and input of others.
• Balances speed and thoroughness and is detail oriented.
• Capable of executing high-quality technical assignments (maintaining drawing and detail standards, building and energy code review and application).
• Contributor to Little Giant's processes, values, and goals.
• Active and ongoing support of studio architecture and interiors team with project and administrative tasks.
• Assists with developing continuing education opportunities (site visits, lectures, etc.) to educate and inspire design team.
• Contribute to office design reviews and critiques.
• Support implementation of innovative technologies, processes and practices that position the company as a leader in the field.
• Able to build long term, ongoing relationships with clients that lead to repeat business.

PROJECT

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch-up, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Has strong design sensibilities and acumen and adept at developing established conceptual ideas.
• Displays an ability to ensure critical deadlines are met, including an ability to handle pressure, and managing multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Understanding of wood frame and timber construction methods and detailing.
• Participates in project reviews regarding project costs, budgets, and adherence to schedule.
• Checks completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations for accuracy.
• Develop envelope details which meet the design intent of and are rooted in best practices of Building Envelope science.
• Supports the team in coordination and review of building products, complete building code research and incorporate into technical drawings.
• Supports the team in the maintenance of project schedule and meeting project objectives and milestones.
• Capable of leading and/or contributing efficiently on a variety of projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of project fee and scope of work and tracks costs effectively.
• Meeting monthly billing targets for yourself and helping to monitor your project teams.
• Perform site reviews during construction and produce construction admin documentation.
• Able to make independent decisions in the best interest of the project and able to supervise others.

KEY SUCCESS MEASURES

• Delivering projects that meet project goals, fee, and schedule.
• Growing technical and management abilities.

Experience

• 5-10+ years progressive experience working in an architect’s office on a variety of project types and sizes.
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree from an accredited Architecture or Technical program.

What We Offer

• A vibrant, collaborative studio environment amongst likeminded creative thinkers.
• Exposure to high calibre design projects across multiple project types.
• Social events and fun team culture.
• Competitive salary based on level of experience.
• Additional birthday vacation day, in addition to annual vacation days.
• Annual health spending account.
• Annual profit-sharing opportunity.
• Annual team retreats.

Please note that this role is a full-time position. We love to collaborate as a team, and we are seeking individuals for an in-office role.

We are proud equal opportunity employers at Little Giant, and we welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.