Senior Architect - Aviation

DIALOG • Calgary, AB

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About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Architect to lead the delivery of complex, large-scale architectural projects that make a lasting impact on communities. This role offers the opportunity to guide projects from planning through completion, build trusted client relationships, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a studio culture that values design excellence, sustainability, and people.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience leading large-scale projects (>$100M construction value)
• Professional degree in Architecture required
• Proven design leader capable of directing multidisciplinary teams through conceptual, technical, and sustainability-driven decisions
• Strong understanding of Revit and BIM platforms with the ability to provide strategic oversight of design workflows
• Experience supporting project pursuits (RFQs, RFPs, fee proposals)
• Organized, decisive leader with excellent client communication and risk management skills

Nice To Haves

• experience in Aviation or other technical building typologies is an asset
• master’s degree and registration (or eligibility) preferred
• LEED AP or similar sustainability credentials considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex architectural projects, overseeing planning, technical production, and contract administration
• Translate client, stakeholder, and community aspirations into innovative architectural responses rooted in sustainability and performance
• Lead the exploration and resolution of complex design and technical challenges, ensuring clarity of design intent throughout delivery
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing expectations and maintaining strong working relationships
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate architecture, structure, and building systems into cohesive solutions
• Support and lead project pursuits, including RFQs, RFPs, fee proposals, and work planning
• Partner with DIALOG leadership to support design focused client relationships and represent design intent with authorities having jurisdiction
• Mentor, inspire, and grow teams while advancing design quality, emerging methodologies, and inclusive studio culture

Benefits

• Parental leave top-up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child
• RRSP matching
• competitive medical and dental benefits coverage upon the first day of employment
• discounted memberships
• encouraged work/life balance with gifted time off during the holiday season
• Vacation Buy-Up program
• reimbursement for professional memberships and dues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior