What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Architect, Commercial position at NORR?
The anticipated annual salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is outlined below. Estimated pay ranges that are provided on various social media sites are not representative of NORR's range for this position. Compensation is based on individual education, qualifications and experience.
We also provide our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Short and long-term disability insurance and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer contributions are also part of our total rewards. To support your well-being, we offer access to Wellness and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) programs.
This role reports into the above mentioned office, however NORR offers all of its employees the opportunity to work either from home, from a NORR office or even from a remote location. The choice is yours.
NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm. Our multi-disciplinary team of 800 professionals is active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK and UAE. Design thinking is a cornerstone of our purpose as it has for more than 85 years. We push the boundaries of what is possible to support people and the planet.
NORR is focused on low carbon high performance buildings, embracing a holistic design approach driven by our architects, interior designers and engineers. Our project experience extends across the entire spectrum of services and project types, from ground up buildings and repositioning, including core and shell renovations and tenant fit-outs. We uphold a client-centric methodology on every project to deliver on business objectives and long-term value and efficiencies.
Learn more about our Commercial Portfolio.
As a Senior Project Architect, you will apply and integrate technical detailing and material technologies to develop design solution into a concise set of construction documents. Using your ability to analyze and understand design intent you will produce efficient and effective technical design solutions. You will work with members of the design team to develop design solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of architectural projects. You will use your knowledge of detailing, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies to collaborate with other professional disciplines and have opportunities to coordinate the design through all phases of the project.
Duties and Responsibilities
We also provide our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Short and long-term disability insurance and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer contributions are also part of our total rewards. To support your well-being, we offer access to Wellness and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) programs.
This role reports into the above mentioned office, however NORR offers all of its employees the opportunity to work either from home, from a NORR office or even from a remote location. The choice is yours.
NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm. Our multi-disciplinary team of 800 professionals is active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK and UAE. Design thinking is a cornerstone of our purpose as it has for more than 85 years. We push the boundaries of what is possible to support people and the planet.
NORR is focused on low carbon high performance buildings, embracing a holistic design approach driven by our architects, interior designers and engineers. Our project experience extends across the entire spectrum of services and project types, from ground up buildings and repositioning, including core and shell renovations and tenant fit-outs. We uphold a client-centric methodology on every project to deliver on business objectives and long-term value and efficiencies.
Learn more about our Commercial Portfolio.
As a Senior Project Architect, you will apply and integrate technical detailing and material technologies to develop design solution into a concise set of construction documents. Using your ability to analyze and understand design intent you will produce efficient and effective technical design solutions. You will work with members of the design team to develop design solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of architectural projects. You will use your knowledge of detailing, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies to collaborate with other professional disciplines and have opportunities to coordinate the design through all phases of the project.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops technical designs and edits architectural drawings to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines, and budgetary requirements.
- Performs design activities such as programming, code research, material and building systems research, laying out program components, and calculation of program and building areas
- Evaluates site conditions and performs site surveys
- Reviews project products, services, and shop drawings
- Processes permit response letters and coordinates revisions with engineers and consultants to obtain necessary documentation and permits
- Coordinates with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns
- Delegate project tasks to team members to facilitate the project development.
- Mentor less experienced project team members.
- Experience in all phases of the project cycle is required
- Familiarity with Architectural design software skills including Revit, AutoCAD and other architectural design software, is preferred.
- Familiarity with MEP and Structural building systems is required
- Understanding of how to apply building codes and standards to projects.
- Organized and detail orientated.
- Have successfully completed related post-secondary education
- Registered with a relevant professional architectural association is an asset
- 10-15 years of project work experience
- Experience in Commercial, Industrial, Lab/Life Sciences, Education, and Public Sector projects is an asset
- Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $140,000.00 /annually
Salary : $105,000 - $140,000
