Senior Architectural Technologist

Forge Performance Group is a Recruitment & Talent Management solutions team located in Calgary, AB. We are dedicated to connecting our clients with highly skilled professionals well-matched to their unique hiring needs, culture, and goals. This opportunity is posted on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded boutique Architectural and Design firm with offices in Calgary and Vancouver. With a reputation built on years of delivering thoughtful design, personalized service, and technical excellence, the firm has earned a loyal following of clients, many with a national presence.

Our client is seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist with a Diploma in Architectural Technologies and at least 7 years of experience, including retail projects. The ideal candidate is proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, and Illustrator, with Revit as an asset, and has a strong track record in consultant coordination, contract administration, and client management. If you’re detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and eager to grow within a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or certificate from a recognized technical school.
• Minimum 5-7 years (aggregate) experience in Canada.
• 3 years of local / regional experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit (current versions).
• Understanding of Autodesk Revit Add-on programs (energy modelling, etc.)
• Working knowledge of local building codes and bylaws.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assemble complete sets of construction drawings and building permit packages for small to medium sized projects.
• Communicate with design staff regarding transition from design to construction drawings.
• Communicate with engineering consultants and provide feedback.
• Read and understand engineering drawings.
• Submit building permits.
• Communicate, correspond, and coordinate with the authorities having jurisdiction, clients and consultants.

Skills:

Drafting:

• Full understanding of drafting standards and techniques.
• Effective and independent with Revit / CAD software.
• Accuracy and speed with attention to detail.
• Able to explain drafting conventions and standards to junior personnel.
• Able to accurately determine the time required to complete drawing and detailing scope of work.
• Flexible in tasks / design and technical drawing.

Technology:

• Working knowledge of building codes and what they regulate.
• Working knowledge of building systems – i.e. Structural, Mechanical and Electrical - and their inter-relationship with architectural technology.
• Working knowledge of wall, roof and floor technology in dealing with water, thermal, air, and vapour barriers.
• Working knowledge of concrete, masonry, wood, and metal systems, and related technology.
• Working knowledge of specifications / able to generate simple outline specifications.
• The ability to generate construction documents / construction details.

Expectations:

Behaviours:

• Willing to learn and ask questions.
• Self-disciplined and punctual.
• Work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
• Accept responsibility to produce and manage to project schedule and deadlines.
• Accept responsibility to produce and manage for accuracy and completion.
• Understanding of how long tasks take to complete.
• Demonstrate experience and a commitment to core values:

• Great Listener.
• Think Like Owners.
• Trust – never taking client trust for granted.
• Boutique Level Service Standard - c/w big firm knowledge.