Atmospheric Perspective is in search of an Intermediate Architect to lead project execution as a key member of our design team. This role will rely on your unique creativity, strong people skills, technical understanding and ability to develop compelling design presentations as well as comprehensive contract documents.  You are excellent at relationship-building, have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and excel at clear and constructive communication.

After 6 months, you will have demonstrated a strong ability to lead project execution, guiding internal project teams and sub consultants through complex design processes; with supervision and mentorship from firm leadership. You will have built respect, trust and confidence in your design sensibility and project management techniques, leading to successful design processes and excellent documentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years industry experience, institutional project experience preferred,
• Experience in all project phases from schematic design to contract administration,
• Strong design sense and good eye for timeless design,
• Growing knowledge of construction standards and building codes,
• Professional degree in architecture,
• Proficiency in Revit preferred,
• Interest in visual scripting (dynamo and or grasshopper) preferred.

As Intermediate Architect, you will be responsible for: 

Leadership:

• Fostering collaboration and teamwork through open and constructive dialogue, encouraging feedback,
• Building and maintaining strong, trusting, and proactive relationships; both internally as well as with sub consultants and suppliers,
• Leading internal team meetings in a productive, enthusiastic manner, eagerly and respectfully engaging in discussions around technical constraints, finding workable solutions without compromising design intent,
• Leading sub-consultant communication and facilitating design team meetings with multiple parties,
• A growing understanding and demonstration of critical thinking: does the work align with our project goals and guiding principles? Are we meeting technical requirements without compromising design intent? Are we working efficiently?

Design Documentation:

• Leading the production of design presentations and submission packages with direct supervision from firm leadership,
• Thinking creatively about design problems; and proposing potential design solutions through the proactive creation of sketches, physical models and 1:1 mock-ups,
• Creating compelling diagrams, renderings and drawings,
• Expanding our use of AI in the production of design documentation.

Technical Documentation:

• Leading the production of comprehensive construction documents with direct supervision from firm leadership,
• Regularly reviewing and marking up junior staff and sub-consultant work,
• Proactively flagging issues, risks and opportunities,
• Contributing to coordination of technical requirements with sub consultants and suppliers,
• Expanding our use of automation in the creation of construction documents.

Project Management:

• Contributing to task planning, and management of project schedules,
• Progress reporting relative to project milestones,
• Ensuring project management best practices are followed including: meeting agendas, meeting summaries in a timely manner, regular project schedule updates etc.

Mentoring/Development:

• Working closely with junior team members: assigning tasks, overseeing deliverables, and day to day mentoring,  
• Benefit from direct supervision and career mentoring in our team based environment,
• Receive third party training in operation of fabrication tools through our membership at MakerLabs.

As Intermediate Architect, you'll routinely demonstrate the following:

• A willingness jump on the phone and resolve situations directly,
• Strong sense of when outside expertise is required,
• The ability to work independently, but quick to ask questions when things are unclear,
• Strong time management, and an awareness of overworking particular tasks,
• Be open and responsive to feedback,
• Ability to capture lessons learned from one project to the next,
• An eagerness to work with physical models and 1:1 mock-ups,
• A team-oriented mentality,
• The ability to supervise, delegate, and mentor junior team members,
• Reliability around tasks and deadlines.

Location:

• Vancouver based, in office position,
• Remote work setup with work from home flexibility.

Benefits:

• Health and Dental Coverage after 3 months of employment,
• Prescription Drug Coverage after 3 months of employment.

4-day work week:

• Salaried position: $70,000 - $90,000. Final compensation will be commensurate with experience,
• Working 32-40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday.

Please apply by sending your CV and portfolio to info@atmosphericperspective.ca