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Architect Lead / Architect (LSNA-CA)

  • Toronto, ON
  • Hybrid
  • Posted Oct 2, 2026
  • 1 position

US$88,600–US$155,100 / year

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Senior · 8+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Apply by
Oct 29, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Not Applicable

Job summary

Plan, design, coordinate, and supervise architectural services for life sciences building projects, collaborating with architectural and engineering leads to develop and document complex facilities and support construction. Maintain technical quality and timely delivery of architectural work, discuss design and construction matters with clients and constructors, and potentially help maintain and develop master specifications.

Job details

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact We are looking for an Architect Lead / Architect to support the LSNA team who will help to plan, design, coordinate, and supervise design services of life sciences building projects for clients according to their desires, needs, and financial resources. You’ll work closely with architectural design technical leadership and engineering discipline project leads to design, develop, document, observe, and administer the construction of complex program driven facilities. You will need an understanding of building materials and systems, methods of construction, and the integration of building services, structure, building core, and envelope elements. Also, you will help to maintain project technical quality, and timely delivery of architectural deliverables, meet with clients, and constructors to discuss technical aspects of project design, and construction, and may assist in maintaining and developing department master specifications. Position Summary The Architectural Lead helps to plan, design, coordinate, and supervise design services of life sciences building projects for clients according to their desires, needs, and financial resources. Works closely with architectural design technical leadership and engineering discipline project leads to design, develop, document, observe, and administer the construction of complex program driven facilities. Understanding of building materials and systems, methods of construction, and the integration of building services, structure, building core, and envelope elements. Helps to maintain project technical quality, and timely delivery of architectural deliverables. Meets with clients, and constructors to discuss technical aspects of project design, and construction. May assist in maintaining and developing department master specifications. Here's what you'll need 8+ years of work experience in A/E firm is required BA/BS or BArch is required Architecture licensure in the U.S. is preferred, but not required Working proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD is required Experience with building codes and specifications Basic knowledge of building materials, systems, and methods of construction. Basic knowledge of integration of building services, building core, and envelope elements Knowledge and experience in the design of FDA-regulated pharmaceutical and bio-tech manufacturing facilities is preferred, but not required 3+ years of experience coordinating and directing the of work of international support staff Ideally you'll also have Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Proficient with Revit and AutoCAD Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent communications skills , #Bio/Pharma, #EPCMV, #globallifescience, #Construction, #Engineering Posted Salary Range Minimum 88,600.00 Posted Salary Range Upper 155,100.00 The base salary range for this position is $88,600.00 to $155,100.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across Ontario, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. At Jacobs, we use AI-driven recruitment to match top talent with opportunity—however, human connection and fairness remain at the heart of every hiring decision. Jacobs welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request an accommodation, please select here. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

What you’ll do

Plan, design, coordinate, and supervise architectural services for life sciences building projects, collaborating with architectural and engineering leads to develop and document complex facilities and support construction. Maintain technical quality and timely delivery of architectural work, discuss design and construction matters with clients and constructors, and potentially help maintain and develop master specifications.

Requirements

Requires at least 8 years of experience at an architecture or engineering firm, a BA/BS or BArch, working proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, and experience with building codes and specifications. U.S. architecture licensure and experience designing FDA-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing facilities are preferred; experience coordinating international support staff is also sought.

Listed skills

  • Project Coordination · Preferred
  • Architectural Design · Preferred
  • Microsoft Office · Preferred
  • AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Architectural Design
  • Life Sciences Facility Design
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Building Codes
  • Specifications
  • Construction Methods
  • Building Materials And Systems
  • Building Services Integration
  • Structural Integration
  • Building Core And Envelope Design
  • Project Coordination
  • Technical Quality Management
  • Client Communication
  • International Staff Coordination
  • Microsoft Office

Job areas

  • Engineering
  • Construction
  • Art & Design
  • Science & Research

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