Job Description

Posted 2 months ago

With over 30 years of dedicated expertise in justice architecture, our firm is a leading authority in crafting multi-faceted designs that seamlessly express the legal process. Specializing in courthouses, police facilities, and detention centers, we are committed to ensuring the efficiency and functionality of operations while upholding a safe and secure environment. Our extensive experience spans all levels of government, and we consistently advance design through research, technology, and practice.

As a Senior Architect, you will be a crucial member of our dynamic design team, collaborating to develop solutions that align with the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of justice-related architectural projects. This role offers opportunities to engage with other professional disciplines, leading the coordination of design throughout all project phases.

Responsibilities:

• Develop technical designs and edit architectural drawings to ensure exemplary solutions that meet quality parameters, project timelines, and budgetary requirements.
• Perform design activities such as programming, code research, material and building systems research, laying out program components, and calculation of program and building areas.
• Evaluate site conditions and conduct site surveys.
• Review project products, services, and shop drawings.
• Process permit response letters and coordinate revisions with engineers and consultants to obtain necessary documentation and permits.
• Coordinate with contractors, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns.

Requirements:

• 10-15 years of project work experience.
• Experience in all phases of the project cycle is required.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and other architectural design software.
• Familiarity with MEP and Structural building systems and building codes is required.
• Successfully completed related post-secondary education.
• Registered with a relevant professional architectural association is an asset.
• Experience in institutional projects is an asset.

If you are passionate about institutional architecture, possess the required skills and experience, and are eager to contribute to innovative design solutions, please submit your resume and portfolio.