Senior Architect - Market lead, Transport

Senior Architect - Market sector lead, Transport

Montreal, QC, Canada

Based in Montreal, QC

A recognized leader in architecture for more than 65 years, our Montreal office has built a legacy that has helped shape the Quebec and Canadian landscape and continues to be a source of inspiration and pride for our entire team. Our diverse team is both young and experienced, rigorous and dynamic, but above all attuned to the challenges of our time.

Our Quebec offices undertake large-scale projects across a wide range of sectors, including heritage, culture, education, and transportation.

We have left our mark through projects such as the restoration of the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel, the rehabilitation of the West Block on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, the reconstruction of the Voltigeurs de Québec Armoury in Quebec City, the Complexe 4 Glaces in Gatineau, and the New Courthouse Complex in Old Montreal.

TRANSPORTATION AT A49

This market sector encompasses the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure, including multimodal passenger terminals, stations, and integrated support facilities.

Our Transportation Practice specializes in multi-use corridors, transportation-oriented gathering spaces, and facilities that serve a wide range of users, from pedestrians and motorists to buses, ferries, aircraft, and freight movement.

We integrate advanced technologies and environmental sustainability into urban design to help create communities that are more vibrant, livable, connected, and accessible.

Our Transportation team plays a critical role in shaping the physical and spatial character of cities and regions by delivering efficient, safe, and sustainable transportation solutions that respond to the diverse needs of dynamic and growing populations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Architecture with the ability to obtain professional licensure in Québec (OAQ)
• 10+ years of experience, preferably within the transportation market.
• Recognized expertise in the transportation sector is considered a desirable asset.
• A functional level of English is required, as the successful candidate will be expected to work on initiatives outside Québec, collaborate with colleagues across Canada, and participate in communications and project work conducted in English.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Regional Sector Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our Transportation projects within the Québec region. You will work collaboratively with the Québec Region Managing Principal to support market growth by targeting new client development opportunities aligned with organizational growth objectives.

This role will also be responsible for identifying local client retention strategies and ensuring project-specific goals are achieved and leveraged both regionally and nationally to support the continued growth of the sector.

The role combines strategic leadership, operational excellence, and industry thought leadership, with responsibilities including:

Commercial excellence and financial responsibility

• Lead the development and administration of Transportation Sector revenue generation and project development activities within Québec to achieve A49's financial goals and growth targets.
• Lead the development of hard backlog and net revenue forecasts to support business development growth in accordance with established annual objectives.
• Provide professional architectural seal on drawings and contract documents for projects where you serve as the supervising architect.

Strategic growth and brand visibility

• Build and evolve the Transportation Practice in Québec and act as a recognized transportation leader on behalf of A49.
• Collaborate with other Regional Transportation Sector Leads to develop strategic plans…