Senior Level Architectural Technologist
Chandler Associates Architecture Inc. is a team of experienced professionals offering comprehensive architectural, planning and interior design services on a wide range of retail, office, mixed-use and multi-residential developments throughout Western Canada. Our firm has an excellent track record of successful projects, often unique in nature.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare contract drawings, schedules, details and sketches from conceptual design through to construction
- Provide expertise in the detailed design of buildings
- Assist Principals and Associates with successful project delivery
- Complete projects within timelines and budgets
- Coordinate project requirements of the design team
- Mentor and develop junior and intermediate technologists
- Follow Revit and CAD standards as well as Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures during drawing planning and production
- Support construction administration personnel including field reviews and coordination, review and issuance of change orders, clarifications and occasionally RFI responses
- Advise on approaches to construction documentation and team composition
- Support Contract Administrators or perform contract administration yourself
- Support good policies on project delivery, quality control, and safety
Qualifications:
- Certificate or Diploma in Architectural Technology with a minimum of 10 years experience in the drafting and design of a variety of structures including structural steel, concrete and wood framed projects
- Well experienced with current versions of AutoCAD
- Experience with AutoDesk Revit is considered an asset
- Strong experience with the British Columbia Building Code is considered an asset
- Experience in Contract Administration is an asset
- Strong communication, both verbal and written, skills are required
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. Attention to detail is a must
- Highly motivated with a strong desire to grow your career
- Strong desire to advance your skills and abilities
- Excel at written and verbal communication
- Demonstrated experience in a variety of project types and project delivery methods
- Positive, solution-oriented attitude
- Willingness to understand how information is created in Revit
- Strong understanding of the relation between the National Building Code and detailing
Intermediate Level Technologist
Chandler Associates Architecture Inc. is a team of experienced professionals offering comprehensive architectural, planning and interior design services on a wide range of retail, office, mixed-use and multi-residential developments throughout Western Canada. Our firm has an excellent track record of successful projects, often unique in nature.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Production of technical architectural drawings and construction documents
- Detailing
- Product research and developing solutions
- Understanding and applying Building Codes & Bylaws
- Monitoring and management of time budgets for work performed
Skills & Attributes:
- 5-7+ years of industry experience
- Proficient use and experience with AutoCAD is required; Revit knowledge is an asset
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Good organizational skills
- Ablility to work with a team and also able to self-direct
- Experience working with tight production deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills are a must
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills along with an excellent command of the English language– both written and verbal.
Please email a cover letter and resume to office@caa-architecture.com and visit our website which is currently under construction at www.caa-architecture.com