Intermediate to Senior-level Architects / Designer 

Project Level Responsibilities:

Superkül relies on its intermediate to senior-level Architects / Designers to successfully manage projects and their design teams, stewarding project design successfully from project outset through construction. Simultaneously, they are true team members who are engaged, enthusiastic, and passionate about their work and that of the studio, and who contribute meaningfully to studio culture and objectives.

Intermediate to senior-level Architects / Designer lead the preparation of detailed specifications, drawings, models and other presentation material for interiors, buildings, and structures in conformity with project requirements. They are organized, manage work delegated to them to meet project deadlines and produce work that is consistent with project and firm standards, all while providing excellent client service.

Intermediate to senior-level Architects / Designers are encouraged to expand and deepen their knowledge of architectural materials, methods, and technologies, and to stay abreast of new concepts, designs, and advances in the field. They are expected to demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and apply new ideas and skills while demonstrating a passion and willingness to support and collaborate within teams.

Intermediate to senior-level Architects / Designers work under the direct supervision of Senior Leadership, and, depending on their level of experience, may be assigned a project specific role of Project Manager, Project Coordinator or BIM Lead.

Project Level Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of the firm’s projects, including research, and provide recommendations to resolve design, technical and constructability issues.

• Capable of managing multiple projects.

• Capable of leading site meetings as a representative of Superkül while providing guidance to junior staff.

• Capable of leading client meetings

• Review projects’ code compliance, quality assurance processes and constructability.

• Prepare design development and produce drawings sets, models, and specifications, including graphic drawings, diagrams, reports, images, and sketches.

• Manage project scope, deliverables, schedule, fee, and budget goals.

• Manage the review of the Consultants’ work to ensure drawings and specifications are properly coordinated.

• Manage the execution of planning, implementation, and evaluation of project phases.

• Ensure design continuity throughout the development of the Project.

• Analyze problems that arise, evaluate, and rank alternative solutions. Use good judgement to autonomously solve problems.

• Perform effective and thorough contract administration.

People Level Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent client service; resolves issues in a timely manner.

• Develop strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and internally.

• Liaise with Partners, Principals, Directors, Associates and Project Managers, as required.

• Inspire and motivate junior staff by challenging them, developing their skillsets, engaging their creativity, and recognizing achievement.

• Serve as a role model for behaviour and work.

• Manage direct reports to ensure work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner.

• Address and solve interpersonal and teamwork issues, in collaboration with Senior Leadership, as required.

• Delegate work to appropriate team members and oversees their success.

• Lead and participate in team meetings to coordinate design options and ideas.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum ten years of post-graduate work experience in an architectural practice with significant experience in single-family residential projects

• Project management experience, including managing an internal team

• Previous experience using Newforma an asset

• Completion of Master of Architecture from a recognized institution

• Proficiency in Revit

• Experience with Authorities Having Jurisdiction, including building permit applications and Committee of Adjustment

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000

Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package including extended health care (drug/travel insurance/LTD/life insurance)

• Health spending account with 100% reimbursement of eligible medical expenses (dental/paramedical/vision)

• Group RSP 2% matching contribution

• Professional development allowance*

• Parental leave top-up to 100% of base pay for first 17 weeks of leave*

• 50% reimbursement of professional membership fees*

• Studio culture that promotes office-wide engagement, and opportunities for in-studio learning with industry leading partners 

*After one year of service

The hours for this position are 9:00am to 6:00pm, with one hour for lunch, in-office from our Roncesvalles/Dundas Street West Studio.

Interested candidates should submit their résumé, cover letter, and samples of their work (PDF file 5MB max) to jobs@superkul.ca  with “Single-Family Architect / Designer Position Application” as the subject line.

Last Updated Date: 2024/Aug/30