Senior Project Architect

Job summary

Provide design leadership and oversee the entire design process for various complex projects across multiple sectors. Manage project teams, coordinate with consultants, and handle client relationships from concept through construction administration.

Job details

Welcome to Kasian, where almost 40 years of design excellence has sparked a passion for transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences. Our passion is strengthening connections between people and places by creating built environments that inspire and improve lives. With offices across Canada, we leverage the experience of our 250+ Kasian team members to deliver innovative and unique design solutions in multiple market sectors: commercial, workplace, healthcare, senior living, industrial, transportation, post-secondary and other public opportunities. The Opportunity: We are seeking a motivated and passionate Senior Project Architect to complement our Toronto office, where we are involved in exciting work across a range of building types, including commercial, mixed-use, retail, industrial, hospitality, public buildings, and healthcare. You will provide design leadership on various projects and may oversee the entire design process, assist as a technical expert on specialized design, and act as a design resource for specific components of projects. You may work on several concurrent projects of varying sizes, including those that are large and complex. Assist in the education and development of design staff. Experience with mass timber projects is required. Here's what you’ll be doing at Kasian: Work with talented architects and technologists to produce quality projects for private sector clients Develop project criteria, the scope of services, detailed work plans, drawing lists, schedules, and resource (staff, technical, and budget) requirements over the project lifecycle Push the boundaries of design while meeting the needs of clients and end-users; participate in stakeholder meetings, create design concepts and presentation material Lead, motivate, and manage the project team to produce successful design and construction documentation Coordinate with project consultants (ie, electrical, mechanical, structural) Resolve complex design and technical issues Manage client relationships and actively develop these throughout the project process Ensure projects are delivered effectively through efficient resource management and by achieving scheduled milestones Undertake site reviews and construction administration Here’s what you bring to Kasian: B. Arch or M. Arch from an accredited architectural program, coupled with a minimum of 10+ years of architectural experience; 5 years minimum Mass-Timber projects experience Registration with a provincial regulatory board is an asset Effective written and oral communication skills Experience leading projects of at least $25m (construction value) with minimal supervision An innovative and forward-thinking approach to design and a natural curiosity for staying current with new trends, materials, and construction methods Strong technical knowledge and technical drawing experience in Revit Excellent graphic communication and presentation skills An ability to add value to all stages of project delivery Salary starts at $100,000+ per annum, based on a 40-hour work week. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, and skill set. What We Offer: A creative and collaborative environment Competitive salary and annual performance reviews Professional development support Mentorship programs and career growth opportunities Flexibility and work-life balance in a values-driven workplace Ready to be part of a leading architectural, interior design and planning firm? Submit your resume to [email protected].

What you’ll do

Provide design leadership and oversee the entire design process for various complex projects across multiple sectors. Manage project teams, coordinate with consultants, and handle client relationships from concept through construction administration.

Requirements

Requires a B.Arch or M.Arch with 10+ years of architectural experience, including at least 5 years specifically in mass-timber projects. Must be proficient in Revit and have experience leading projects with a construction value of at least $25 million.

Benefits

• Creative and collaborative environment • Annual performance reviews • Professional development support • Mentorship programs • Career growth opportunities • Flexibility and work-life balance

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Design Leadership
• Mass Timber Design
• Project Management
• Revit
• Construction Documentation
• Client Relationship Management
• Site Reviews
• Construction Administration
• Graphic Communication
• Technical Drawing
• Stakeholder Management
• Resource Management

Job areas

• Art & Design
• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Creative & Media