Principal Architect

at  AECOM

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Job Description
AECOM Canada’s Buildings + Places team (B+P Canada) is seeking a Principal Architect to join our team. This position is based out of our Ottawa or Montreal offices, with hybrid work options available.
B+P Canada is a vibrant and growing transdisciplinary team spanning architecture, building engineering, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, economics and asset management for large public realm and infrastructure projects.
In this role, the Principal Architect will primarily focus on leading exciting projects within the Science, Technology and Defence Research sectors.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Principal Architect will provide technical leadership in the delivery of very large architectural commissions (>$200M construction values) including project management, design quality, and client relationships for the duration of the projects, acting as a dedicated principal-in-charge through active, hands-on management of the integrated consultant team.
As a project leader, you will have overall control and accountability for the delivery of AECOM’s technical services, fostering a collaborative team environment and promote an integrated approach to delivering successful projects.
As a strategic collaborator, you will lead communications and coordination with various stakeholders, including clients, communities, authorities, contractors, trades, and other consulting professionals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered for this position, candidates must possess, at a very minimum:

• University Degree in relevant field of study plus 10 (ten)+ years of experience as an Architect. To substantiate, please list as many projects as necessary to demonstrate collective 10+ years of experience, where:
• Each project was undertaken in past 15 years (start date October 2009 or later)
• At least one project must be a new build construction or renovation, delivered using a Design-Build or Construction Management delivery model
• At least one project had a construction value >=$200M
• Registered Architect with the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) and/or the Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ)

Demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education may be considered.
See Preferred Qualifications below.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Local expertise recognized within the profession and externally as an expert in Science, Technology, and Defence Research facilities, providing technical leadership in some or all those specialty areas; submitted relevant projects should demonstrate some or all the following complexity characteristics:
• Sustainable design performance where loads are significantly reduced through design achieving, or ready to achieve, net zero carbon emissions and net zero; and/or
• Control of chemical or biological process(es) (e.g., laboratory facilities, chemical distillation or reaction, disinfection, material containment, radiation, industrial processes, etc.); and/or
• A security environment using progressive security layers, like the RCMP Standard G1-206, from a minimum “public zone” up to, and including, a “security zone” that are typical to legislative buildings, laboratories, courthouses, and government facilities, and the purpose of which is to secure valuable assets and to restrict access to authorized individuals; and/or
• Layers of circulation or technical programming (e.g., research space(s) and laboratories, industrial or biological process control, hazardous materials storage, local and centralized safety systems, multiple user groups, etc.); and/or
• Intensive stakeholder and authority approval processes – government, crown corporations or public context (e.g., numerous approval bodies, ministerial or equivalent approval, etc.)
• A valid RELIABILITY STATUS security clearance, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC
• Certifications: Sustainability certifications and licensure with other architectural jurisdictions in North America are highly regarded
• Skills: Proficiency in BIM, MS 365, Adobe Suite, and strong communication abilities

• Negotiate critical and controversial issues with top level professionals internally and with client personnel.
• Actively engage in Business Development activities including presentations to current and potential clients as a technical expert.
• Make decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have a far-reaching impact on extensive activities for architectural projects.
• Keep informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs and applications.
• Interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments.
• Make decisions independently on technical problems and methods and represent the organization in meetings and conferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.
• Apply advanced or state-of-the-art knowledge and experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions.
• Supervision received will be essentially administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
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