Project Architect V

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If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This position may be filled anywhere in the province of Ontario. Preference may be given to candidates that can work in our Toronto, ON office.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The successful candidate will be a high level specialist and will perform in a Project Architect role, responsible for leading the development of all technical aspects and content for large, complex projects or multiple smaller projects, coordinating work with all disciplines to ensure an integrated set of deliverables, and verifying compliance through team collaboration.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage critical path process to lead project team through all technical and production aspects from initial stages of pre-design through project completion.
• Lead the regular and ongoing engagement with the Office or Project Quality Leader for general and targeted project support.
• Lead the integration and development of all technical aspects and content of the work and translate them into our instruments of service.
• Work with the Project Manager to establish and maintain realistic work and labor plans and deliverable schedules that contribute to the bottom-line financial success and satisfy contractual obligations.
• Engage in and contribute to the Project Risk Assessment process including updates.
• Proactively identify, communicate, mitigate, and resolve project-related issues.
• Guide and assist Project Architects in the development of Project Quality Plans and updates to effectively manage project Quality including phase milestone reviews and project pinups/technical charettes.
• Review the development of and lead the execution of the documentation strategy for each phase drawing document deliverable through the Cartooning process.
• Work in collaboration with Project Design Lead to manage/align design aspirations with client goals, project budget, schedule and team.
• Lead the translation of the project design intent through the technical documentation and construction phases to project completion.
• Lead the integration of the project’s building performance and sustainable design goals into a holistic design solution.
• Continuously monitor project documentation and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Guide and assist Project Architects in the Life Safety, Building and Energy Code analysis and compliance process for the project.
• Lead coordination of all disciplines with the architectural design intent.
• Collaborate with the Model Manager to monitor quality of the model processes, content, and deliverables.
• Lead the alignment of the contract documentation by working closely with the Project Specification Writer, verifying Project Manual content and its coordination with the drawings.
• Lead all aspects of the Construction Administration phase responsibilities including the timely response to RFIs and submittals.
• Monitor, train and direct the work of all project team members, focusing on technical quality and process standards.
• Meet established utilization target.
• May assist Office Quality Leader with other project Quality reviews.
• Support office Quality efforts outside of direct project commitments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum 10 years of related professional experience required.
• Experience must include 5 years in increasingly responsible roles in construction documentation on institutional and/or commercial projects and at least 3 years in a responsible role in construction administration on large institutional or commercial projects.
• Previous experience on large, complex projects required.
• Previous experience on Health projects is strongly preferred.
• Current Architectural Registration in Canada required.
• Interest and ability to obtain Architectural Registration in Quebec.
• Fluency in French is preferred.
• CDT and LEED accreditation preferred.
• Demonstrated focus on quality.
• Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
• Must possess business acumen.
• Must have strong client leadership skills.
• Must have strong technical leadership skills for production team.
• Must be capable of leading and mentoring less experienced staff.
• Must have advanced knowledge in discipline.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and construction management software.

For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

We’re a design solutions firm that awakens opportunities for impact. Whether creating building solutions, strategic transformations, new experiences or new operational models, we help clients achieve mountain-sized ambitions. Our Living-Centered Design ethos inspires us to go bigger and do better—for people, businesses, society and the planet. In 2021, 2019 and 2017, Fast Company named us one of the 10 most innovative design firms in the world.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about. We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts