Senior Architect

Description:

Architecture49 is seeking Senior Architects to join our GTA team.

Architecture49 (A49) is a growing firm with a wide range of career opportunities. Our offices, situated from coast to coast across Canada, serve distinct regions each with a local focus and sector specialties.

We value work-life balance and support continuous learning to help our employees develop their skills and expertise as they build and evolve their careers with us. We offer a comprehensive and customizable benefits package, as well as a share purchase program and RRSP matching program. We also offer flexible schedule and a hybrid work environment; competitive salaries; flexible leave days; telemedicine (24/7 access); and reimbursement of professional dues.

A49 is committed to leveraging technology as a cornerstone of our design processes, methodologies, and procedures and are looking for individuals who share our philosophy of design through technology. While experience with digital design, production and visualization tools is preferred, if you share our passion for technology in design, A49 is where the next phase of your career should begin. Within our organizational culture, we are prepared to invest and partner in your development through a comprehensive evaluation, training, and mentorship program that will empower you to utilize your expertise on projects that contribute to the growth and success of our practice, and your career.

Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

Influenced by the wealth of international cultures that thrives in one of North America’s most vibrant and diverse cities, the GTA region is at the forefront of architectural design. Our team specializes in the design of world-class transportation facilities and sports and entertainment venues. The central hub of Toronto’s office brings together innovation, creativity, and a commitment to architectural excellence. The team is dedicated to shaping the urban and suburban landscapes throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Our region delivers exceptional design solutions that elevate functionality and create spaces that inspire, engage, and bring people together.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team in producing architectural design solutions and construction drawings.
• Manage a group of architectural staff, leading project meetings, and coordinating all other building disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Perform internal reviews and quality checks of the models and drawings to ensure compliance with BIM standards.
• Research materials, products and technologies required for the design and incorporate into the details, specification and other documents.
• Manage a team of consultants.
• Client communication.
• Provide technical and administrative oversight to ensure that both the internal and external client needs are met and that the projects are delivered within cost, quality and schedule targets.
• Manage the financial aspect of the project including planning, scheduling, forecasting and staffing and working with accounting to achieve the desired results.
• Travel to remote First Nation communities and work sites.
  
   

Qualifications

• Registered architect in Ontario (OAA), or eligibility to be registered.
• 10+ years experience in a similar role.
• Familiarity with both Provincial and National related standards and codes.
• Knowledge of BIM principles & workflows, REVIT software, AutoCAD software, Microsoft 365 environment and Bluebeam.
• Experience with Visualization software, and Adobe Creative Suite would be considered an asset.
• Experience or desire to work with Indigenous communities would be considered an asset.