AECOM

Commercial Sector Architectural Lead

AECOM • $90K — $120K *
Kitchener, ON N2A 1A5In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education/experience.
  • Registered Architect in good standing with the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA).
  • Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office, and Adobe Creative Suite; Bluebeam Revu Studio is a plus.
  • Extensive knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and National Building Code.
  • Preferred Master's in Architecture with 7-10 years of experience in complex commercial buildings. Rare assets include LEED or WELL certifications.

Responsibilities

  • Perform as a Senior Architect overseeing various project delivery phases.
  • Oversee preliminary design activities such as feasibility assessments and user group workshops.
  • Manage the submission process for approvals from Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers on project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Supervise the development of detailed design drawing and specification packages.
  • Act as the sealing Architect of Record for commercial sector projects.
  • Interface with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and mentor to project teams.

Benefits

  • Remote/hybrid work options
  • A dynamic, integrated team environment
  • Opportunity to mentor and lead project teams
  • Involvement in a variety of project types across multiple sectors
  • Access to ongoing professional development and networking.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM Buildings + PlacesArchitectural team is seeking a Commercial Sector Architectural Lead to join our team. This position will be based out of the Kitchener studio, with remote/hybrid work options permitted. This position is for a newly created position.

AECOM Buildings + Places Canada (B+P Canada) is a vibrant and growing fully integrated team spanning architecture, building engineering disciplines, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, and project/asset management for design and infrastructure projects. Project assignments may include, although not limited to: Commercial, Public Safety and Justice, Transportation, Municipal Government, Defense, and Educational sectors.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Perform as a Senior Architect.
  • Oversee projects through all phases of delivery (Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Construction Procurement, and Construction Contract Administration).
  • Oversee preliminary design phase activities including functional programming, user group workshops, and feasibility/needs assessments.
  • Oversee approval applications to Authorities Having Jurisdiction (Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan, Building Permit).
  • Work with AECOM Project Managers across multiple projects to oversee schedules, budgets, resourcing, project deliverables, and document production.
  • Work with AECOM Architectural Manager and Operations Manager to oversee staff resourcing and planning.
  • Develop design solutions with a focus on creativity and constructability.
  • Supervise the production of detailed design drawing and specification packages, reviewing for technical accuracy, conformance with local building standards, codes, and professional standard of care.
  • Acting as sealing Architect of Record on Commercial sector projects (have OAA seal or be willing to apply for seal following onboarding).
  • Oversee coordination with internal AECOM disciplines (Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Communications, Civil, Landscape, Sustainability, Costing) and external sub-consultants.
  • Interface with clients and user groups, acting as a trusted client advisor.
  • Provide support and mentorship to project teams.
  • Assist with Commercial sector business development.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • BA/BS + Six (6) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Extensive familiarity with the Ontario Building Code and National Building Code. Familiarity with the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings considered an asset.
  • Registered Architect in good standing with the Ontario Association of Architects.
  • Proficiency with Revit and BIM workflows, AutoCAD, MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), with Bluebeam Revu Studio proficiency considered an asset.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Masters degree in Architecture with seven to ten (7-10) years of relevant experience with complex buildings (Commercial, with Public Safety and Justic and other building typologies considered an asset).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced project delivery environment with a multi-disciplinary, in-house consultant team.
  • Experience in delivering projects with the use of a BIM management system such as Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
  • Certifications in LEED, WELL, or similar accreditation.
  • Familiarity with standard CCDC contract types, including CCDC 2 and CCDC 5B. Familiarity with other forms of CCDC contract considered an asset.
  • Ability to independently manage construction contract administration activities.
  • Sustainable design experience including familiarity with GaGBC Zero Carbon Building and LEED certification frameworks.
  • Excellent technical knowledge of building systems, construction detailing and sequencing, and building science principles.
  • Demonstrated design creativity with strong concept development and presentation skills.
  • Project Management experience considered an asset.


Additional Information

Additional information
  • Relocation is not available for this position.
  • Security clearance may be required on a project-specific basis. This may include Public Services and Procurement Services Canada, RCMP, or other agencies.
  • Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.


At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
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