Senior Architectural Technologist

Job Description

Your Team

The Senior Architectural Technologist is responsible for drafting, production related tasks, and coordinating permit and architectural approval applications. The Senior Architectural Technologist is actively involved in maintaining the product line and an efficient production program. The Senior Architectural Technologist works to understand the Divisional and local area’s homebuilding market and overall industry and homebuilding trends, to expand, update and refine existing product line and processes. The Senior Architectural Technologist will also assist in mentoring and sharing knowledge with the Design Team.

Your Key Deliverables

Set up individual job files

Request plot plans and review for accuracy

Set up CAD / REVIT job files

Apply for Architectural approvals

Review working drawings for peers

Make job specific changes to working drawings as per customer requests

Select exterior colors as required

Liaise with sales department in regards to change orders and requests for pricing

Liaise with construction department and or trade partners in regards to questions or concerns with drawings

Review job specific engineering, roof and floor layouts against completed working drawings

Distribute construction documents to Sales, Estimating, Construction and Trade Partners

Apply for building permits

Review new stages for compliance with existing product and city by-laws

Complete new stage setup

Manage and draft design spec changes

Provide maintenance to master set of drawings by entering updates from Estimating, Construction and Marketing

Provide plan checks for new house models

Manage shop drawings from engineered floor, roof truss and kitchen cabinet suppliers

Liaise with construction department and / or sub trades in regards to questions or concerns with drawings

Liaise with Communities and / or their consultants in the acquisition of electronic information

Liaise with IT regarding ongoing integration of automated workflow(s)

Review and discuss onsite construction issues as they arise (framing, engineering, floor and roof layouts, and finishing electrical)

Liaise with City Authority in regards to code, bylaw or application concerns / questions

Maintain positive relationships with industry officials, sub trades and suppliers

Keep current on code, bylaw and industry changes by attending industry seminars, information sessions, industry courses, product demonstrations, engineering, etc.

Mentor and develop the Designers

Provide training as needed to others (new team members, Sales, Construction, Estimating) with respect to design department procedures and areas of responsibility

Provide training to new Designers regarding production

Create & maintain training documentation, as required

Must Haves

Post-Secondary Diploma in Architectural Technologies, Civil Engineering or other related field

7+ years of industry experience

Knowledge of a wide range of construction materials, methods, and techniques

Strong knowledge of industry, building code, and government requirements

Strong proficiency using MS Office, AutoCAD, and REVIT

Advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills

Effective communication skills; ability to communicate with customers, team members and external partners

Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple competing priorities

Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Your Opportunity

We are proud to offer our employees what they value most :

Competitive compensation

Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1

RRSP program, contributions begins day 1

Career development programs

Paid Volunteer Hours

Paid parental leave

Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options

Wellness and mental health resources

Pet insurance offering

A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community

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We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.