About
We are currently on the lookout for a talented and experienced Senior Architect who specializes in the design of institutional projects. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is ready to take on a leadership role within our firm.
As a Senior Architect, you will be one of the firm's representatives responsible for the overall leadership and management of projects from their inception through to their completion. You will actively lead, direct, and manage projects with a forward-thinking and solutions-based mindset on a daily basis. Your role will be crucial in ensuring the success of both our customers and project teams.
You'll Love This Role If
You are ambitious in your pursuit to be the best
You get the importance of paying attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture
You embrace progressive change, out-of-the-box thinking, and working in a high-energy environment
What You Will Do
Actively participate and oversee the entire project life cycle from preliminary services through project implementation, providing leadership, client input/feedback and general direction
Work with the design team (within the architecture studio and across our engineering disciplines), developing and monitoring design strategies for building construction to ensure efficient and sustainable project delivery
Support and maintain existing customer relationships, and develop new relationships with clients, industry affiliates, engineers, technologists, technicians and construction personnel
Manage all aspects of client relationship, including meeting with clients, progress reporting and the resolution of issues as required
Coordinate the preparation of specifications and drawings and cost estimates, ensuring they meet established project criteria and applicable standards
Assist Team Leaders in maintaining and further developing standards related to our architectural practice, ensuring best practices for project management and delivery
Be aware of and effectively use current and new design and project management technology
Prepare reports, proposals, budgets, project plans, schedules and other supporting documentation
Communicate the necessary safety training and/or requirements expected of the project team, and facilitate additional safety training as required
Ensure Team Leaders have followed Quality Management protocols
Monitor project budget hours and project schedule, and take corrective action as required
Mentor staff in a motivational environment in areas of project management, team building, efficiency and customer relations
What You Bring to the Table
Technical education in Architecture (B Arch or M Arch)
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is desired
Working knowledge of Revit
Minimum of 10+ years' experience in the design of institutional, commercial and industrial projects
Previous supervisory and project management experience in a consulting environment
Excellent knowledge of Canadian/Ontario and other relevant codes and standards (i.e., OBC, ESC, CSA, IES, IEEE, NFPA, ASHRAE)
Excellent communication, time management and multi-tasking skills, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail
Strong interest and experience in business development
Life at WalterFedy
As an innovative multi-discipline design and construction collective, our ambition goes beyond great design – we are here to enhance the world around us. To make it happen, we need a team of agile, ambitious, and big-picture thinkers who share our drive to harness our collective talents to do something bigger.
Our team is made up of the industry's best. We share a common commitment to questioning the ordinary, infusing everything we do with creativity, and challenging our industry to redefine what's possible.
Join us as we move past working for a living, and toward building better communities with smart, influential design.
How to Apply
Please apply with your resume and cover letter using the link on this page. You will be redirected to our internal application platform.
WalterFedy strives to create a culture of inclusivity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented in the workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity hiring practice and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, creed, national origin, citizenship, status, age, sex, gender identity/expression, marital or domestic partnership status, or disability.
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Thank you for your interest in a role with WalterFedy
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