Architectural Design – Senior

We Are:

A people-centered organization focused on creating architectural solutions that elevate and inspire human experiences. We love sustainable design and highly functional approaches that truly make a difference in the lives of our clients and the people whom the spaces are designed for. We’re big on mentorship, work-life balance, and collaboration. S2 Architecture operates with offices in three locations, and we spearhead projects across Western Canada.

Our employee benefits include:

• Competitive health and dental insurance plan 
• Employee life and dependent life insurance 
• Long-term disability  
• Employee family assistance program
• Continuing education / professional development
• Social activities 
• Flexible spending account (Health or Wellness spending)
• RRSP matching program
• S2 days for extra time to spend with family
• Personal / sick time
• Flexible work hours / Work from home options

Role Summary:

The Advanced Senior Architect / Designer oversees the delivery of multiple projects from concept to completion, including the day – to – day delivery of a project or multiple projects. This role ensures design continuity and senior leadership throughout all project stages. It requires advanced knowledge of the project delivery process and the ability to anticipate and troubleshoot issues. The Advanced Senior Architect / Designer works directly with Principals and Clients and represents the firm to client groups, subconsultants, contractors, and public authorities, and collaborating with all project team members.

What you will require:

Education, Licenses & Certifications:

• Degree from a school of Architecture / Design, Undergraduate or Masters, or
• Registration with Provincial Architectural Association (Registered Architect)

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in the design/architectural/engineering industry
• Post-secondary training in architectural design

What You Will Work On:

• Provide leadership in design and mentoring team members
• Coordinate and deliver presentations to a variety of user groups
• Contribute to business development initiatives such as Request for Proposals, Fee Proposals
• Regular review of monthly client and consultant invoices
• Oversee project status, schedule and costs 
• Coordinate/Assist in the development of representations of conceptual design options for team discussion
• Guide the preparation of drawings, models, visuals, graphics, and other project documents 
• Develop programming aspects of the project design
• Possess sound architectural judgement in anticipating and solving complexities and determining project objectives and requirements
• Coordinate and administer client and / or consultant meetings
• Manage client relationships and actively develop these throughout the project process
• Assist and guide where necessary project presentations including drawings and sketches
• Assist and guide the illustration of the scale and character of a project
• Is able to work on multiple projects of different scales at various project stages of the project delivery process
• Ensure projects are delivered effectively through efficient resource management and achieving scheduled milestones
• Coordinate and provide guidance to project consultants as required.
• Develop project work plans, schedules, and budgets
• Liaise with authorities having jurisdiction as required for approval processes
• Oversee/prepare required documentation for clients and / or consultants
• Coordinate/liaise with construction drawing team and implement information from consultants
• Guide the development of construction documentation with the technical team
• Liaise with the construction administration department with respect to design questions and or issues during the construction phase.
• Mentor and facilitate development of Senior/Intermediate Design staff
• May be required to provide support or assist with various tasks at various skills levels as may be required for project and / or firm success