Job Position:  Sr. Project Architect

KIRKOR believes in active leadership. In every phase of a project, direct involvement and oversight of partners is central to the way we work. This approach reflects our philosophy of service. We fully embrace the responsibility to foster close relationships with all of our partners and clients from local residents to civic officials. The spirit of collaboration and careful listening encourages a strong, collaborative and supportive project community in all aspects of KIRKOR’s work, including how we support our growing studio.

We are currently looking for a Senior Project Architect with over 10 years’ experience to develop and manage large-scale residential projects and its coordination from Design Development to Construction Documents. This is a full-time, in-studio position, with a salary range of $90-$120k per annum including 2 weeks’ paid vacation, a valuable benefits package and an optional RRSP program. To be a successful candidate you would need to demonstrate high levels of technical capabilities, strong Revit skills, high levels of development understanding and application approvals, and excellent ability to coordinate client, consultant meetings and mentoring of team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To act in a professional capacity representing Kirkor with clients and consultants
• Analyze comments, instruction and direction from the Municipal Planning Authorities (MPA’s) and assess how they impact the project directly but also with respect to other consultants, and project timelines
• Coordinate the development and execution of the necessary drawings and documents in response to comments, instruction and direction from the Municipal Planning Authorities (MPAs)
• To anticipate from your experience, key planning and development issues early in a project which may impact the designs schedule, cost effectiveness, constructability, and be able to communicate those concerns to the Partners and Client
• Oversee the preparation of project drawings through Design Development
• Manage the preparation and coordination of project documentation towards Design Development, Building Permit, Sequential Tenders, Construction, and Review site revisions as required
• Hosting project meetings with consultant teams to coordinate a more informative and unified voice before the client
• Track the development and timing of resolutions by Kirkor and Consultant teams
• Maintain and clearly understand a detailed inventory of evolving construction technologies, materials and liabilities
• Commence the early phases of Construction Administration, including initial site meeting, field review, and revisions to drawings (as required)
• Oversee the review of construction shop drawings for major building elements
• Clearly understand the inherent responsibilities, obligations and liabilities of a Professional Architect

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• The candidate is preferred to be a licensed Architect in good standing, or ability to be licensed
• Candidate must have at least 10 years’ experience with high-rise residential, high-residential with mixed use, and large scale multi-use developments
• Experience with wood construction for mid-rise residential would be an asset
• Must be experienced with the municipal approvals process in Ontario, and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
• Excellent knowledge of the application process and building codes for Ontario
• Strong experience with large multi-disciplinary design and engineering teams, and is able to lead such teams (together with the Client and/or Constructor) through Design Development (DD) and Construction Documentation (CD)
• Show considerable experience, as a more senior member of this profession, to mentor our ever-learning staff about the expectations and work involved to execute building designs
• Strong understand the in/out-office workings of Construction Contract Administration (CA), including the processing and review of shop drawings, issuance of additional information and drawing revisions, and be comfortable providing their services at site meetings (with the Client and/or sub-trades), etc
• Is required to have exceptional verbal and writing skills, and excellent Revit or other software skills or graphic abilities, such as Adobe, Bluebeam, or Dynamo
• Good knowledge and use of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Email and Calendar management abilities

APPLICATION:
Please include a CV, portfolio, and/or project work list in your application. Email: kirkor@kirkorarchitects.com

We thank all candidates for their application, and may only be able to respond to candidates selected for interviews.

KIRKOR is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. We understand the necessity and importance of the Accessibility Canada Act. We believe in equal access and equal treatment for everyone we work with, including our staff, clients, consultants. We support each of the Act’s effort in providing resources that uphold each individual’s dignity and independence. As architects and interior designers, KIRKOR proudly accepts the responsibility to create physically accessible spaces and recognizes associated environmental, attitudinal, written/verbal communication, and technological barriers.

We seek to integrate the regulations outlined by the Accessibility Canada Act, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA), the Alberta Human Rights Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Act into our projects and our own lives to better understand the community impacts.

KIRKOR is committed to training all current and new team members, equipping them with knowledge of the Standards regarding information and communications, employment, transportation, the design of public spaces, and client services. Our goal is to raise our team’s awareness, encouraging them to take preventative action and know how to effectively support others in need.

We continue to move forward in ensuring our workplace, designs, and information provides a respectful, accessible, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all. Upon request, we are pleased to provide any information about our firm, its services, projects and career opportunities, including public safety information, in accessible formats or with communication supports.

Last Updated Date: 2024/Apr/11