Our Toronto based architectural clients is hiring for a Senior Design Architect.
Our client is augmenting our team and are looking for candidates with specific experience in the design of large-scale, mixed-use developments with skills ranging from concept design and approvals coordination through to building design and documentation. Relevant mixed-use experience to include design and production of residential, commercial, hospitality and place making.
QUALIFICATIONS
To be the successful candidate you will have a commitment to design excellence and execution and strong skills in the production and co-ordination of contract documents with annotated and dimensioned drawings. You must be able to demonstrate experience ranging from concept design through to contract administration and you will have experience working on a variety of project types.
REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture, architectural science or architectural technology
- Minimum 10+ years professional working experience not including co-operative education placements
- Experience with local municipal approvals process
RESPONSIBILITIESProject Management
- Work with Associates to coordinate internal project deliverables
- Provide oversight in the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of project phases
Design
- Oversee, develop and guide design conception, design detailing and production of presentation materials
- Lead development of construction documents and follows up with design work as drawings and construction progress
- Support Associates with ensuring design continuity
Technical
- Support Associates in site coordination, work with contractors in solving construction and site issues
- Oversee and lead the production of architectural drawings and models
- Support Associates in maintaining and managing all project documentation related to architectural design and contract administration
- Guide contract administration and work effectively with contractors to resolve construction/ site issues
- Perform effective analysis of applicable building codes, by-laws and other regulations and technical documents / reports to which a project may be subject
People Level Responsibilities
- Inspire and motivate; collaborates across teams
- Provide oversight, quality assurance and review work produced by team members to ensure that they meet GPA standards
- Assist in determining project staffing requirements
- Mentor team member by identifying areas for improvement in their work through teaching and coaching; Motivate staff by challenging them, engaging their creativity and recognizing achievements
- Role model behaviour and expectations for quality of work;
- Ensure the right people are working on the right tasks; delegate work to appropriate team members and oversee their success
