CannonDesign is hiring a
Project Architect V

Summary

Join our team as a Project Architect and lead the development of technical aspects and content for large, complex projects or multiple smaller projects.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 contributes to the Project Risk Assessment process including updates. Proactively identifies, communicates, mitigates, and resolves 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
• Meets established utilization target
• May assist Office Quality Leader with other project Quality reviews
• Supports office Quality efforts outside of direct project commitments
• Perform other duties as assigned