JOB POSTINGS
SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST
MJM Architect Inc. is a highly creative, award-winning architecture firm with a focus on long-term client retention, collaboration, and growth. Our team is the foundation to our successes, and we believe in fostering an atmosphere of teamwork and support. Through our collaborative approach we give our employees a voice and opportunities to contribute to the essence of our culture. We encourage and invest in career development opportunities, as well as advancement within the workplace. We believe in a hard work, hard play mentality and we like to work and laugh together.
MJM Architect Inc. provides a complete range of architectural services ranging from pre-design, including studies for evaluating property potential (feasibility studies, space planning, zoning analysis), up to a full scope of services. We are committed to environmental stewardship through the core belief that good design is sustainable. This is integral to the Firm’s identity, and a central component of our commitment to excellence. Our diverse and extensive project portfolios, ranging from single and multi-family residences, to commercial and institutional projects, exhibit these values through a demonstrated expertise in site sensitivity, efficient use of resources, energy conservation, and a conscientious approach to materials selection.
The right candidate will receive a full- time position with flexible work hours, company benefits, and almost endless opportunities for professional growth and career advancement, which may extend to potential partnership opportunities.
In this role you will lead project teams, including technologists and our project manager, coordinate with external designers and consultants, liaise with the various authorities having jurisdiction, all while collaborating with the Principal of the Firm. We’re looking for a self- motivated team member who can work independently, communicate effectively with team members, and manage several workflows. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of project management with a wide range of project types, from conceptual design (including presentation drawings), through to consultant coordination, production of permit drawings, and site reviews. In this role, you will also be called to push for results by providing exceptional leadership. Systemizing the technical operations of our Firm for greater efficiency will be one of your on-going tasks.
JOB DUTIES
- Working closely with the Principal to produce schematic design, design development, and contract documents on a variety of project types and sizes.
- Analyzing building codes, by-laws, space requirements, site requirements and other technical documents and reports.
- Preparing drawings (CAD or otherwise), specifications, cost estimates and listings of quantity take-offs of material from conceptual drawings and instructions.
- Developing designs using VectorWorks and/or SketchUp, creating 3D photo-realistic renderings, and assisting in producing design presentations for client meetings.
- Providing leadership and direction to our production team, our evolving technical detail library, and creating processes to increase our work efficiency.
- Providing input for our technical team’s employee evaluations and developmental plans.
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Providing mentorship, guidance and direction to production team members.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• Diploma in Architectural Technology, a Bachelor’s Degree, or an experience equivalence.
• Minimum of 6 to 8 years of experience in the field of Architecture.
• 3-5 years demonstrated experience working with both VectorWorks and SketchUp is a priority
• People management skills – ability to motivate employees to work within a budget and towards a shared vision. We are looking for a person with leadership skills with a heart of gold, someone who can direct, coach and inspire.
• An understanding and demonstrated experience of project profitability.
• A growth mindset.
• A sense of humour will also serve you well.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
• Competitive wages.
• Semi-hybrid schedule (mainly in-office work with some windows of working from home).
• Employee benefits plan after three months.
• Employee assistance program.
• 8 personal days per year, in addition to annual vacation.
• Exciting training opportunities, yearly professional development allowance.
• Dynamic culture
• No dress code and relaxed work environment.
• Also…we like to have our monthly collaboration meetings at the pub!!
Position: Permanent
Salary: Commensurate with experience, starting at 95K
If your passion for architecture is unparalleled, we want to hear from you.
Please submit cover letter and resume to:mylene@mjmarchitect.ca