Project Architect, Industrial

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a Project Architect for our Military, Industrial, and Manufacturing Practices. Working closely and in collaboration with the Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Architectural design, technical deliverables, and coordination of these projects, each with varying levels of complexity and scale. You will be working within fully integrated design teams throughout all project phases, from pre-design through to post-construction services.

Projects typically include new construction, building additions or upgrades, building envelope upgrades, and building condition assessments. Some of our project types include new construction and/or renovations to:

• Aircraft hangars
• Military Facilities
• Vehicle Maintenance Facilities
• Data Centers
• Food & Beverage Processing
• Transit Stations
• Commercial
• Manufacturing
• Operations Maintenance & Storage Facilities
• Warehousing and Distribution Centres
• Light Industrial Projects
• Medium and Large‑scale Component Manufacturing and Assembly Facilities
• Power Plant buildings
• Blast‑resistant Facilities
• Storage for dangerous goods
• Buildings for hazardous processes
• Industrial laboratories
• Industrial Maintenance Buildings, and switch gear or other power‑related structures.

• Assist with developing or leading project proposals, including Project Approach, Methodology, Workplan, Resourcing, Scheduling and Fees.
• Assist with preparing marketing materials including presentations, awards, etc.
• Build and inspire strong, efficient, effective, and driven Project Teams.
• Lead, direct, and/or assist with client meetings and stakeholder engagement workshops.
• Establish project deliverables through a collaborative approach with the team to meet project schedules.
• Lead interdisciplinary project team meetings, peer reviews, independent reviews and advance a collaborative approach to design, technical solutions and project delivery.
• Lead, direct, and/or assist the Project Manager with monitoring and managing project financials including workplan, resources, deliverables, invoicing, and change orders.
• Lead, direct, and/or assist with site analysis and evaluations.
• Lead, direct, and/or assist with investigating/verifying existing conditions including documentation, measurement, and verification, as well as building and property condition assessments including verification of zoning by‑laws with local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ’s), National Building Code (NBC), National Fire Code (NFC), and other applicable codes and standards.
• Ability to collaborate with Clients to analyze needs and develop program requirements.
• Ability to develop design options/approach.
• Understanding of general concepts around industrial/manufacturing processes, including site planning, functional operations, and client requirements.
• Ability to work within BIM model set up, utilizing BIM technologies to design and develop projects and renderings.
• Assist with the evaluation and selection of building systems and materials.
• Refined ability to prepare Project/Design Reports, including graphic communication, writing, and coordination.
• Firm understanding of coordination of building systems.
• Ability to implement sustainable design principles.
• Ability to analyze Quantity Survey data and develop value engineering options and strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the development of Contract Documents, including drawings and coordinating specifications, from schematic design to construction issue documents.
• Ability to assist with tendering process, issuance of Addenda, pre‑bid meetings, bid evaluations, negotiations, and preparation of owner‑contractor contracts.
• Ability to provide Contract Administration services, including meetings, Field Observations and Reports, preparation of Supplemental Instructions, Contemplated Change Notices, Change Orders, and Change Directives.
• Ability to oversee that the design intent/vision is maintained throughout the project, from conception through system and material selection, visualization, implementation, documentation, coordination, and construction.

• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
• Driven to achieve Design Excellence through brilliant and collaborative design.
• Proven ability to lead, solve complex multi‑stakeholder problems, and inspire project teams, clients, users, consultants, contractors, and trades.
• Proven ability to engage and work within a creative and critical integrated design practice.
• Good understanding of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems for buildings.