At Giannone Petricone Associates we are designing environments inspired by a love of city-making and contemporary urban culture. From well crafted interiors to large-scale urban redevelopments
(and everything in-between) our work relishes in a close attention to detail and material expression, provocative programs, and thorough investigation and infiltration of local contexts.
We are a mid-sized firm located in downtown Toronto since 1995, founded in the idea that diversity enriches our work and the creative environment that we have been shaping for 25 years.
Our firm is augmenting our leadership team, looking for talented architects with a passion for leading projects and people.
Qualifications
To be the successful candidate you will have a strong commitment to design excellence and its execution. You must be able to demonstrate experience ranging from concept design through to contract administration and you will have experience working on a variety of project types including mixed-use, residential, commercial and hospitality.
Professional experience must include practical skills in both people and project management.
You must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture, architectural science or architectural technology; and possess a minimum of 10+ years professional working experience.
Associate
An Associate works closely with the Principals to contribute to the vision, advocacy, and promotion of the firm at a high level by overseeing and being accountable for all projects, people and clients within their practice area. They work to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of projects and consistent improvement in the quality of the firm’s production and client service. They work to advance the success of the firm and focus on increasing value by shaping the design vision and leading the achievement of strategic goals.
As the firm grows so will the teams under the Associates, therefore it is critical for Associates to delegate necessary responsibilities to Team Leaders/ Seniors. High-level areas of focus for Associates are:
Project Oversight - 70%
Management
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Keep projects moving!
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Oversee multiple projects from concept through to completion and ensure deliverables meets deadlines and fulfill firm expectations
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Manage overall staffing and resource allocation ensuring teams are appropriately structured and scheduled
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Manage client relationships and expectations to support the firm’s priorities
Design
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Lead the conception and development of design for projects that meet the firm’s standards throughout all phases
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Set the bar for projects to meet GPA’s standards for design excellence and ensure final accountability and delivery
Technical and Quality Assurance
Leadership and People Management - 20%
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Build the culture of the firm and its people by constantly observing, being involved and developing team members - especially seniors and team leads
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Set the tone, objectives and expectations for teams, and directs individual accomplishments towards firm objectives
Administrative – 10%
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Monitor project hours and ensure time sheets are accurate and completed
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Lead fee management and focus to maximize overall project profitability, initiating corrective actions where necessary
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Provide guidance on the creation and development of proposals
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Lead team meetings to coordinate project deliverables, discuss team achievements, best practices, provide support where required
Salary Range $105K-$135K commensurate with experience
To Apply
We welcome applications from members of designated groups and especially those who are part of the BIPOC (black, Indigenous, and people of colour) community to help us rise to the challenges of the next level of exciting projects.
To submit your CV and portfolio for consideration, send email to careers@gpaia.com
Only candidates invited to interview will be contacted; no phone calls, please.
Last Updated Date: 2024/Jul/22