Senior Associate, Architecture

Senior Associate Hermitage

Hermitage Architects is a small architectural design practice in the east end of Toronto (Leslieville) which for the past 14 years has enjoyed providing our client Urbacon Construction/ Development and Urbacon Data Solutions with engaged consulting services ranging from programming & project management design & construction documents to construction administration. We specialize in data centre & mission critical facilities as well of office and industrial buildings.

We are looking for a Senior Associate that will join our energetic and enthusiastic studio where you will find a friendly comfortable working environment and an industry standard benefits package.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Architecture the Senior Associate will play a key leadership role in the design and delivery of complex architectural projects. As part of a small highly collaborative office you will be deeply involved in every stage of the project lifecyclefrom conceptual design and technical development to construction documentation and contract administration.

This role requires a seasoned professional with strong design sensibility technical proficiency and project management skills. You will assist in leading and mentoring junior team members coordinate with multi-disciplinary consultants and ensure that design intent and technical excellence are maintained throughout each project phase.

Responsibilities

• Because we are a small office the successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the office including design production documents specs and contract administration.
• Preparing AutoCAD and Revit drawings while managing layers units scaling and x refs.
• Senior level of design/technical detailing as required for project execution.
• Select and Resolve materials and methods of general construction.
• Managing project documentation including emails & shop drawings.
• Develop and manage each projects Revit model
• Assist as required with construction administration activities including shop drawing review specifications and site instructions

Candidate Requirements

• University or College degree in Architecture / Technology.
• Highly organized with excellent English communication skills.
• Knowledge of materials and methods of general construction. Strong understanding of building science and detailing.
• Minimum 15 yrs. knowledge and experience in AutoCAD and Revit preferably in an Architects office in Canada.
• High level of skill with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experienced with building practices and the Ontario Building Code.
• Site reviews and contract administration experience as asset.
• Interested in working on commercial offices & retail industrial data centres mission critical facilities and interiors.
• Minimum 10 - 12 years of relevant post-graduate experience in the production of architecture and interior design drawings from Schematic Design through to Construction Administration.
• Well-organized problem solver.
• Experienced managing multi-disciplined engineering consultants including mechanical electrical fire suppression and structural.
• OAA Designation is considered an asset.

Skills

• Because we are a small office the successful candidate will have involvement in all aspects of the office including design production documents specs and contract administration
• Creative & focused individual who can share ideas.
• Ability to work in a group.
• Ability to listen take directions and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision; self start if needed.
• Not reluctant to ask questions.
• Diverse skill sets related to architecture i.e. 3-D modelling In-Design Photoshop publishing software hard models and hand drawing

Location & Commitments

• Hermitage Office 750 Lakeshore Blvd East 5 days a week

Required Experience:

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