Senior Architect/Designer

Job title: Senior Architect/Designer

Job description: Senior Architect/Designer

Vancouver, BC

Firm Paid Benefits

$90k – $115k + Bonus

Award-Winning & Established Western Canadian Architecture Firm

Other Titles: Senior Architect, Senior Design Architect, Designer, Architectural Designer, Intern Architect, Intern Architect AIBC, Architectural Intern

OUR CLIENT

A full service, award-winning Architecture & Design firm with an office in Vancouver, is hiring for an experienced senior architect or designer. This company is well established with multiple offices across Western Canada. Their portfolio includes commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, mixed use, residential, public, emergency services, retail, seniors living and sports and recreation. With a collaborative culture, supportive mentorship & excellent internal growth opportunity, this firms stands out to many in the industry.

THE JOB

The senior architect / designer is responsible for various aspects of the project, including the day – to – day delivery of a project or multiple projects from concept through to completion. They will be responsible for design continuity, and senior leadership throughout all stages of the project. This role requires advanced experience and knowledge of the project delivery process and the ability to anticipate and troubleshoot as required. This role will include working directly with Principals and Clients and will represent the firm to client groups, subconsultants, contractors and public authorities and will work in collaboration with all project team members in a senior architect’s capacity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Capable of providing leadership in design and mentoring team members
• Coordinate and deliver presentations to a variety of user groups
• Contribute to business development initiatives such as Request for Proposals, Fee Proposals
• Regular review of monthly client and consultant invoices
• Oversee project status, schedule and costs
• Coordinate/Assist in the development of representations of conceptual design options for further discussion by the design team
• Guide the preparation of drawings, models, visuals, graphics, and other documents relating to the project design
• Develop programming aspects of the project design
• Exercises maturity in architectural judgment in anticipating and solving complexities, determining project objectives and requirements
• Coordinate and administer client and / or consultant meetings
• Manage client relationships and actively develop these throughout the project process
• Assist and guide where necessary project presentations including drawings and sketches
• Assist and guide the illustration of the scale and character of a project
• Is able to work on multiple projects of different scales at various project stages of the project delivery process
• Ensure projects are delivered effectively through efficient resource management and achieving scheduled milestones
• Coordinate and provide guidance to project consultants as required.
• Develop project work plans, schedules, and budgets
• Liaise with authorities having jurisdiction as required for approval processes
• Oversee/Prepare required documentation for clients and / or consultants
• Coordinate/liaise with construction drawing team and implement information from consultants
• Guide the development of construction documentation with the technical team
• Liaise with the construction administration department with respect to design questions and or issues during the construction phase.
• Mentor and facilitate development of Senior/Intermediate Design staff
• May be required to provide support or assist with various tasks at various skills levels as may be required for project and / or firm success

WHAT’S REQUIRED

The ideal candidate will have the following credentials;

• Minimum 8-12 years of relevant experience in design/architectural/engineering industry
• Post-secondary training in architectural design
• Advanced understanding of all phases of the design delivery process and how they are interconnected
• Excellent familiarity of building, fire, and energy codes as well as local authority processes
• Strong knowledge of the design and construction process as well as project management functions
• High proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam REVU, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-Up
• Strong understanding of specifications / project manuals, building materials / installation methods & architectural document preparation and layouts
• Advanced understanding of building envelope and principles
• Excellent time management, attention to detail & problem-solving ability
• Able to work collaboratively in a team setting, as well as individually
• Strong coordination & communication skills, both oral & written
• Able to mentor & manage junior staff

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Excellent growth opportunity within the firm
• Great mentorship and support program for interns and all staff
• Opportunity to work collaboratively across all firm’s offices
• Competitive benefits plan
• Flexible work hours / Work from home options
• Continuing education / professional development
• Social activities & extra days for time to spend with family
• Profit sharing program

If you feel this position could be the right fit for you, please click apply ASAP.

We thank you for your application, however, only successful applicants who meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.

Keywords: Architect, Senior, Designer, Vancouver, Richmond, British Columbia, Surrey, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Burnaby

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Job # 16296956

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