Project Manager

As a leading Canadian architectural practice, Zeidler designs meaningful spaces that contribute to community and deliver lasting value. With offices in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver and Victoria, we offer full architectural and interior design services.

Propelled by curiosity and driven by human connection, our creative process is based on cultivating the potential of our team. We nurture our expertise through mentorship and continuous learning. We listen to, consider, and build on each other’s ideas to develop thoughtful solutions that address complex challenges.

Our award-winning work spans a broad range of sectors including academic, healthcare, residential, mixed-use, commercial, cultural and civic. As we continue to grow our national practice, we are seeking talented individuals who embrace creative, passionate, and forward-thinking approaches to join our dynamic team.

What We Are Seeking

The Project Manager is a management level position that will be responsible for overseeing the project team in the coordination of all phases of the project from pre-design to site administration. The individual will take a leadership role in the consultant coordination, client relations and project communication. Our current portfolio of work includes local and national work in healthcare, academic, commercial / retail, innovative office design and urban residential with a focus on sustainable design.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead the project team to manage the timely completion of creative and / or technical and / or administrative tasks throughout the building design process from pre-design phase, programming, conceptual design, design development, contract documentation, tender phase and site administration to project completion
• Responsible for establishing, maintaining and adhering to project budget and schedule
• Take an active role in the creation of design concepts and client relations through the design process and consultant coordination through project development or contract documents and / or site administration under the supervision of the Partner in Charge
• Take a lead role in the development of contract drawing and specification procedures and direct the completion of design / contract documents to relevant office, development bylaw and building code standards.
• Develop the practice of basic office administration procedures including the creation of relevant project documentation : minutes of meetings, transmittal of project material, applications to authorities etc. and filing systems by all project staff to organize of all related project information and correspondence
• Manage and oversee the quality assurance of deliverables for responsible projects
• Determine project and office management related activities including project scheduling and budget assessment, fee proposals, marketing RFP’s, the creation of work plans and the direction of project team members

What You Will Bring

Benefits + Perks

Zeidler believes in a work-life balance and valuing our people with benefits like :

What to do now

If you are a motivated, creative, and inspired individual who has the ambition to grow and enjoys working in a collaborative, exciting, and fast-paced environment surrounded by challenging opportunities, we would like to hear from you. Please apply here!

Zeidler is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, and stand by our principles for a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome and we encourage applications from, but not limited to visible minorities, peoples with disabilities, racialized peoples, Indigenous peoples, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Please let us know if you require any accommodations throughout the interview process. We will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate.