Senior Technical Architect, Residential
About The Position
The Senior Technical Architect, Residential applies and integrates technical detailing and material technologies to develop design solutions into concise construction documents. The role analyzes design intent and produces efficient, effective technical solutions. Working with the design team, the architect develops solutions suited to project context, budget, and aesthetic requirements, using knowledge of detailing, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies. The role also collaborates with other professional disciplines and may coordinate design through all project phases. The position focuses on multi-family residential design that supports smart growth and walkable neighborhoods through building wellness initiatives, carbon-reduction strategies, innovative construction technologies, and resilient infrastructure. Solutions are guided by design excellence, urban regeneration, inclusive context, and marketability. NORR is an employee-owned, integrated architecture and engineering company with projects across Canada, the US, and the UK. The company emphasizes innovation, sustainable design, reduced environmental impact, and a net-zero future, and describes investment in continuous learning, innovative thinking, professional growth, and meaningful careers.
Requirements
- Successfully completed related post-secondary education.
- Registered with a relevant professional architectural association.
- Architectural design software skills, including Revit, AutoCAD, and other architectural design software.
- Familiarity with M&E and structural building systems and building codes.
- Ability to analyze and understand design intent to produce efficient and effective technical design solutions.
- Knowledge of detailing, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies.
Responsibilities
- Review reports and published documents, evaluating and analyzing information to understand broad project requirements.
- Work strategically with clients to determine project requirements.
- Share expert knowledge of current design techniques, building systems, design trends, and developments to improve team technical skills and ensure they are applied to project work.
- Review design requirements, drawings, and schedules to ensure program and client requirements are met and applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements are followed.
- Develop complex technical designs to deliver exemplary solutions that meet quality parameters, project timelines, and budget requirements.
- Apply and integrate technical detailing and material technologies to develop design solutions into construction documents.
- Collaborate with design team members and other professional disciplines to develop solutions suited to project context, budget, and aesthetic requirements.
- Coordinate design through project phases as needed.
Benefits
- Continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth and meaningful careers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
