Senior Architect, Transit Architecture

at  Architecture49

Architecture49 is seeking a Senior Architect/Project Manager – Transit Architecture with experience in delivering complex projects from start to finish. The successful candidate will have experience leading and managing teams on large complex projects, and a holistic understanding of the design process in the transit realm.
A49’s Transportation Market Sector encompasses the design, planning, and development of infrastructure and facilities related to the movement of people and goods. Our Transportation team plays a pivotal role in shaping the physical and spatial characteristics of cities and regions by creating efficient, safe, and sustainable solutions that cater to the diverse needs of a dynamic and growing population.
Architecture49 (A49) is a growing firm with a wide range of career opportunities. Our offices, situated from coast to coast across Canada, serve distinct regions each with a local focus and sector specialties.
We value work-life balance and support continuous learning to help our employees develop their skills and expertise as they build and evolve their careers with us. We offer a comprehensive and customizable benefits package, as well as a share purchase program and RRSP matching program. We also offer flexible schedule and a hybrid work environment; competitive salaries; flexible leave days; telemedicine (24/7 access); and reimbursement of professional dues.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold an architectural studies degree or other applicable higher education qualifications.
• 6+ years experience delivering BIM projects using authoring tools such as Revit, C3D, OpenBuildings Designer and CDE platforms such as ProjectWise, BIM360 or ACC
• Experience working with North American design requirements, regulations, and climate.
• Sound knowledge of Transit design principles and method, including design, specifications, construction and contract administration.
• Knowledge of Municipal and provincial planning and zoning requirements and processes.
• Familiarity with both Provincial and National related standards, codes and their application to transit facilities.
• Understanding of Heritage Architecture aspects pertaining to transit projects.

• Manage a team in producing architectural design solutions and construction drawings for vertical structures and facilities.
• Manage a large group of architectural staff, leading project meetings, and coordinating all other building disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Perform internal reviews and quality checks of the models and drawings to ensure compliance with CAD/ BIM standards, transit standards and guidelines, and PSOS.
• Research materials, products and technologies required for the design and incorporate into the details, specification and other documents.