Production Lead

Architecture49

• $85K — $117K *
Real Estate & Construction
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 20 years of experience in architecture
  • Senior-level experience with large-scale public infrastructure projects
  • Expertise in complex spatial environments and constructability challenges
  • Extensive experience in a fully integrated BIM environment
  • Advanced proficiency in Revit and Revit-based production standards
  • Strong knowledge of National and Provincial building codes
  • Proven leadership in multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines across multiple projects
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Educational requirement: Architectural Technologist
  • Eligibility for PSPC Secret clearance

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior technical and production lead for clients and stakeholders
  • Lead complex project requirements from Design Development to construction completion
  • Provide strategic oversight of project budgets and risk mitigation
  • Establish quality assurance and control standards at all project milestones
  • Plan and facilitate project meetings for clear communication and documentation
  • Coordinate the preparation and issuance of all project deliverables
  • Oversee site assessments and translate conditions into design solutions
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff
  • Contribute to the improvement of BIM standards and workflows

Benefits

  • Health and Safety is a core value, with compliance expected at all times
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Engagement in significant public infrastructure projects
  • Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
  • Contribute to historical preservation initiatives in Canada
Full Job Description
Job Description

Ottawa

Nestled in the heart of Canada's capital city, our region boasts a rich history and specialization in public buildings for government clients and a diverse range of community buildings across our other market sectors. Our expertise shines through in work in the Security and Defence sector. Moreover, we have been privileged to lead historical preservation initiatives including Parliament Hill, safeguarding the iconic symbols of Canadian democracy for future generations. From government facilities that foster collaboration and efficient public service delivery to community centers that enrich the lives of residents, our team in Ottawa is dedicated to creating exceptional spaces that meet the needs of our clients and the communities they serve.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as a senior technical and production lead, acting as a key point of contact for clients, public-sector stakeholders, and project partners
  • Lead and oversee complex project requirements, coordinating internal teams and external consultants from Design Development through construction completion
  • Provide strategic oversight of project budgets during Design Development and Production phases, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Establish and enforce quality assurance and quality control standards, conducting senior-level reviews at all project milestones
  • Plan, lead, and facilitate client, consultant, and internal project meetings, ensuring clear communication, documentation, and follow-through on decisions
  • Lead the preparation, coordination, and issuance of all deliverables, including permit, bid, and construction packages, ensuring compliance with public-sector and regulatory requirements
  • Oversee and coordinate site assessments and field reviews, translating site and construction conditions into coordinated design and production solutions
  • Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and performance support to intermediate and junior staff, fostering best practices in production, BIM, and design coordination
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of BIM standards, workflows, and production processes within a fully integrated BIM environment


Qualifications
  • Minimum 20 years experience
  • Demonstrated senior-level experience delivering large-scale architectural projects from Design Development through construction completion, including public infrastructure and government-funded projects
  • Proven experience working in constrained and complex spatial environments, with the ability to resolve coordination and constructability challenges
  • Extensive experience delivering projects in a fully integrated BIM environment, with a strong understanding of BIM execution, coordination, clash detection, and model-based workflows
  • Advanced proficiency in Revit, with a clear, practical understanding of Revit-based production, coordination, and documentation standards; We work entirely in a Revit environment
  • Strong understanding of National and Provincial building codes and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
  • Proven ability to lead technical teams while collaborating effectively in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage tight deadlines across multiple complex projects
  • Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and public-sector clients
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project, Bluebeam and Adobe Acrobat
  • Minimum educational requirement is Architectural Technologist
  • **Must be eligible for PSPC Secret clearance


Compensation:

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $93,700 - $124,200

MB & ON: $85,500 - $117,800

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $84,700 - $112,400

Disclosure:

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of A49. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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