Lead Technician, Architectural Design

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a senior technical and production lead, acting as a key point of contact for clients, public-sector stakeholders, and project partners

Lead and oversee complex project requirements, coordinating internal teams and external consultants from Design Development through construction completion

Provide strategic oversight of project budgets during Design Development and Production phases, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.

Establish and enforce quality assurance and quality control standards, conducting senior-level reviews at all project milestones

Plan, lead, and facilitate client, consultant, and internal project meetings, ensuring clear communication, documentation, and follow-through on decisions

Lead the preparation, coordination, and issuance of all deliverables, including permit, bid, and construction packages, ensuring compliance with public-sector and regulatory requirements

Oversee and coordinate site assessments and field reviews, translating site and construction conditions into coordinated design and production solutions

Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and performance support to intermediate and junior staff, fostering best practices in production, BIM, and design coordination

Contribute to continuous improvement of BIM standards, workflows, and production processes within a fully integrated BIM environment

Qualifications

Minimum 20 years experience

Demonstrated senior-level experience delivering large-scale architectural projects from Design Development through construction completion, including public infrastructure and government-funded projects

Proven experience working in constrained and complex spatial environments, with the ability to resolve coordination and constructability challenges

Extensive experience delivering projects in a fully integrated BIM environment, with a strong understanding of BIM execution, coordination, clash detection, and model-based workflows

Advanced proficiency in Revit, with a clear, practical understanding of Revit-based production, coordination, and documentation standards;
We work entirely in a Revit environment

Strong understanding of National and Provincial building codes and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions

Proven ability to lead technical teams while collaborating effectively in a multidisciplinary environment

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage tight deadlines across multiple complex projects

Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and public-sector clients

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project, Bluebeam and Adobe Acrobat

Minimum educational requirement is Architectural Technologist

Must be eligible for PSPC Secret clearance

Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $93,700 – $124,200

MB & ON: $85,500 – $117,800

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $84,700 – $112,400

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes

Why Choose Us?
Architecture
49 is a growing firm with promising career opportunities for talented people. Our offices, situated from coast to coast across Canada, house a diverse and accomplished group of architects, interior designers, technologists, landscape architects, and support staff, and we are always looking for new people to enrich our team.

At A49, we foster friendly, open working environments where employees can thrive in a culture that values collaboration. We seek meaningful projects where we can build on our focused expertise and impact the communities in which we work. We strive to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues. We recognize the quality, motivation and commitment of our employees and celebrate their achievements.

Our offices have strong regional legacies, yet we are also a forward-thinking national firm…