Architectural Technologist, Intermediate

Chris Dikeakos Architects Inc. is one of the leading architectural firms in the design of multi-family and mixed-use projects, transforming skylines spanning broadly over the West Coast. The firm also has significant expertise in the design of entertainment complexes including theatre, hotel, F&B, retail, convention, and gaming facilities. Recent projects include a 1.9 million square foot mixed-use redevelopment of Metrotown’s Station Square, the Solo District, the Brewery District, and Modello. CDA has received multiple awards for its work.

Chris Dikeakos Architects Inc. is welcoming applications for the position of Intermediate Technologist. We invite strong candidates to become part of our team.

Job type: Full-time, permanent

Benefits:

• The opportunity to work on large scale mixed-use residential/commercial projects in Western Canada.
• The ability to see the impact of your work and make a significant contribution to the growth of the company.
• Collaboration with team members.
• A healthy workplace culture.
• Professional Development Support (Mentorship, Training, Payment of AIBC dues).
• Continuing Education Support (courses, lunch and learns, exams, etc.).
• Extended Health and Dental insurance.
• Health and Wellness fund.
• Life Insurance.
• Disability Insurance STD+LTD.
• Group RRSP Plan + RRSP matching program.
• Casual dress code.
• Staff activities - social events & weekly breakfasts.
• Central location.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited post-secondary Architectural Technologist program and/or Professional diploma or degree in Architecture.
• Demonstrated technical and design knowledge with a proven track record of managing projects.
• History of excellent client and consultant management.
• Ability to make high level decisions throughout the duration of the project.
• Minimum 5 years experience in architectural firms, with minimum 3 years local Canadian experience.
• Experience with residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
• High level of Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
• Proficiency in Autodesk, Revit, and BIM Software.
• Experience with Sketch-Up, AutoCAD, Bluebeam REVU and MS Office Suite.
• Strong working knowledge of BC Building Code, project design processes, programming, planning, detailing specifications, building systems, building envelope and coordination.
• Experience with a variety of construction systems including wood frame, concrete, and steel.

Responsibilities:

• Quality management – review drawings within the office that are not directly in projects team scope, provide mark-up and suggestions at a high level.
• Review and apply standards throughout projects outside of project team scope.
• Review and ensure project teams are delivering to set schedules.
• Manage and lead a project with minimal supervision through various permit submissions and/or construction.
• Prepare design presentations for client approval. These presentations will contain a mix of drawings and 3D renderings.
• Prepare technical drawings for design development, building permit application and construction drawings.
• Coordinate consultant teams and liaison with client and consultant groups.
• General contract administration duties including site meetings, shop drawing distribution and site review reports.

To speed up the application process please include a link to your portfolio, including the more technical working drawings.

Pay: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• What are your Revit skills on a scale of 1 to 10?
• What experience do you have with high rise projects (residential / commercial / mixed-use), in North America?
• Are you currently residing in Vancouver?
• Are you comfortable working in the office 5 days a week?

Experience:

• Revit: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person