Senior Architectural Technologist

Job Description

<p><b>Introduction</b></p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p><b>Responsibilities </b></p><p><b>Team Collaboration and Communication</b></p><ul><li>Work within a collaborative environment with the design team.</li><li>Communicate with clients and construction teams to ensure accurate project details and deadlines.</li><li>Maintain effective and proactive client communications.</li><li>Communicate with various municipalities during the building permit process, construction, and inspection stages of the project.</li><li>Liaison with design and drafting groups.</li><li>Liaison with design and production team.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Project Management and Oversight</b></p><ul><li>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.</li><li>Create and maintain project progress and tracking files and work-in-progress (WIP) sheets.</li><li>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.</li><li>Project Management oversight to include evaluation of changes and potential risks to project budget or schedule. Suggest recommendations for recovery if possible.</li><li>Complete Contract Administration as required for each project/contract in place. This includes SI, PCN, CO issuance and tracking.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Design and Documentation</b></p><ul><li>Prepare, review, and approve design & construction drawings.</li><li>Review and coordination of engineering drawings.</li><li>Drawing production accountability.</li><li>Prepare development and building permit drawings and packages & submissions.</li><li>Review and distribute shop drawings, including but not limited to structural steel, cladding, precast, and washroom accessories.</li><li>Participate in design presentations and client meetings.</li><li>Oversight and QC of drawing production including:</li><li>Existing/as-built drawing production</li><li>Due diligence drawings</li><li>Land Use Bylaw/Zoning review</li><li>Building Code Review & Matrix</li><li>Tender/pricing drawings</li><li>Architecture and interior design detail drawings</li><li>Permit application drawings</li><li>Construction drawings</li><li>Post-construction as-built drawings.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Permitting and Compliance</b></p><ul><li>Oversee the application process for both development and building permits.</li><li>Address Development Permit (DP) comments.</li><li>Address Building Permit (BP) comments from the municipality.</li><li>Zoning by-law research for a given municipality.</li><li>Building Code classification determination to ensure all necessary compliance requirements are met.</li><li>Extensive National Building Code knowledge to ensure project compliance. </li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Site Management and Administration</b></p><ul><li>Attend independent site meetings with clients, conduct site reviews, and prepare site condition documentation if required.</li><li>Perform basic architectural calculations.</li><li>Complete construction administration, including:</li><li>Shop drawing review & submittal</li><li>Coordinate and issue RFI responses</li><li>SI coordination and issuance</li><li>PCN coordination and issuance</li><li>Document and issue meeting minutes.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Mentorship and Training</b></p><ul><li>Provide mentorship, guidance, and direction to Production Team Members.</li><li>Conduct peer-editing.</li><li>Assist with the training and evaluation of assigned architectural and design/drafting personnel. </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Requirements</p><ul><li>10+ years’ experience in an Architectural Technologist role.</li><li>Advanced technical understanding and proficiency in AutoCAD and REVIT required.</li><li>Demonstrated experience creating working and detail drawings and 3D models.</li><li>Thorough understanding of Building Code & Bylaws - ability to implement this information into Code reviews as applicable to each project.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of the drawing production process.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of building envelope and building science.</li><li>Professional attitude, punctual, assertive and personable with strong attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality.</li><li>Working knowledge of Struct, Mech, Elect & Civil.</li><li>Ability to listen, speak and communicate effectively.</li><li>Ability to work independently.</li><li>Focused on accuracy and customer satisfaction.</li><li>A proven track record of excellent communication skills</li><li>Excellent time management skills - ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.</li><li>Proven experience mentoring and overseeing work of more junior staff ensuring accuracy and quality standards.</li><li>Self-starter - ability to work in group or on an individual basis. </li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Education Requirements</b></p><ul><li>Post-secondary education in a recognized technical or architectural program. </li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Key Interfaces</b></p><ul><li>Clients.</li><li>Internal project team.</li><li>External project team.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Reports To</b></p><ul><li>Production Manager.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Working Conditions</b></p><ul><li>Full-time position.</li><li>Office position.</li><li>Visual stress – extended periods of time spent at a desk viewing a computer monitor. </li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><b>What We Offer</b></p><p>Why apply through Brunel? Finding the next step in your career can be a full-time job. We manage the process for you: from submitting your resume to coordinating interviews to extending offers and assisting with onboarding. We’ll get you going while you get on with the job.</p><p><br></p><p><b>About Us</b></p><p>Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Over 45 years, we’ve created a global network of interesting clients and talented individuals working together through a vast array of services.</p>