Senior Architectural Technologist

Introduction

The Senior Architectural Technologist plays a key role in our design team, reporting to the Production Manager. This role is involved in the production of all aspects of a project, including schematic design, design development, construction documents and contract administration. Possessing passion and creativity in their profession, the successful candidate will have strong building envelope knowledge and a solid technical background including advanced AutoCAD and Revit experience.

Responsibilities

Team Collaboration and Communication

Work within a collaborative environment with the design team.

Communicate with clients and construction teams to ensure accurate project details and deadlines.

Maintain effective and proactive client communications.

Communicate with various municipalities during the building permit process, construction, and inspection stages of the project.

Liaison with design and drafting groups.

Liaison with design and production team.

Project Management and Oversight

Attending and lead internal and external meetings through all stages of a project, responsible for preparing and keeping an agenda and ensuring meeting objectives are met.

Create and maintain project progress and tracking files and work-in-progress (WIP) sheets.

Monitor project health continuously using progress files for project completion percentage and work-in-progress sheets for financial metrics and forecasting project costs at completion.

Project Management oversight to include evaluation of changes and potential risks to project budget or schedule. Suggest recommendations for recovery if possible.

Complete Contract Administration as required for each project/contract in place. This includes SI, PCN, CO issuance and tracking.

Design and Documentation

Prepare, review, and approve design & construction drawings.

Review and coordination of engineering drawings.

Drawing production accountability.

Prepare development and building permit drawings and packages & submissions.

Review and distribute shop drawings, including but not limited to structural steel, cladding, precast, and washroom accessories.

Participate in design presentations and client meetings.

Oversight and QC of drawing production including:

Existing/as-built drawing production

Due diligence drawings

Land Use Bylaw/Zoning review

Building Code Review & Matrix

Tender/pricing drawings

Architecture and interior design detail drawings

Permit application drawings

Construction drawings

Post-construction as-built drawings.

Permitting and Compliance

Oversee the application process for both development and building permits.

Address Development Permit (DP) comments.

Address Building Permit (BP) comments from the municipality.

Zoning by-law research for a given municipality.

Building Code classification determination to ensure all necessary compliance requirements are met.

Extensive National Building Code knowledge to ensure project compliance.

Site Management and Administration

Attend independent site meetings with clients, conduct site reviews, and prepare site condition documentation if required.

Perform basic architectural calculations.

Complete construction administration, including:

Shop drawing review & submittal

Coordinate and issue RFI responses

SI coordination and issuance

PCN coordination and issuance

Document and issue meeting minutes.

Mentorship and Training

Provide mentorship, guidance, and direction to Production Team Members.

Conduct peer-editing.

Assist with the training and evaluation of assigned architectural and design/drafting personnel.

Requirements

10+ years’ experience in an Architectural Technologist role.

Advanced technical understanding and proficiency in AutoCAD and REVIT required.

Demonstrated experience creating working and detail drawings and 3D models.

Thorough understanding of Building Code & Bylaws - ability to implement this information into Code reviews as applicable to each project.

Advanced knowledge of the drawing production process.

Advanced knowledge of building envelope and building science.

Professional attitude, punctual, assertive and personable with strong attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality.

Working knowledge of Struct, Mech, Elect & Civil.

Ability to listen, speak and communicate effectively.

Ability to work independently.

Focused on accuracy and customer satisfaction.

A proven track record of excellent communication skills

Excellent time management skills - ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

Proven experience mentoring and overseeing work of more junior staff ensuring accuracy and quality standards.

Self-starter - ability to work in group or on an individual basis.

Education Requirements

Post-secondary education in a recognized technical or architectural program.

Key Interfaces

Clients.

Internal project team.

External project team.

Reports To

Production Manager.

Working Conditions

Full-time position.

Office position.

Visual stress – extended periods of time spent at a desk viewing a computer monitor.

What We Offer

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