Senior Architectural Technologist

About the role

AECOM Buildings + Places Canada is looking for a Senior Architectural Technologist to join its architectural team in the Kitchener studio, with remote/hybrid work options permitted. The position fills an existing vacancy and covers commercial, public safety and justice, transportation, municipal government, defense and educational sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the technical development and production of comprehensive construction documentation through all phases of project delivery, under the direction of Project Managers and Architectural Discipline Leads.
• Work with Discipline Leads to maintain design intent and assist in refining construction details for constructability, durability and building science.
• Review construction documents for technical accuracy and compliance with local building standards and codes.
• Coordinate with specification writers and with internal disciplines and external sub-consultants.
• Support Discipline Leads in construction contract administration: RFIs, contractor submittals, contract admin logs, supplemental instructions, change documentation and general review.
• Take part in project meetings and mentor intermediate and junior team members.

Required profile

• At least six years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• Extensive familiarity with the Ontario Building Code and National Building Code; familiarity with the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings is an asset.
• Preferred: university degree or college diploma in Architecture with 7-10 years of experience with complex building types.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment; preferred: experience leading construction documentation with a BIM management system such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, familiarity with CCDC 2 and CCDC 5B contracts, and ability to manage contract administration independently.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence; security clearance may be required on a project-specific basis.

Required skills

• Revit and BIM workflows; Bluebeam Revu Studio proficiency is an asset.
• AutoCAD and MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Technical knowledge of building systems, construction detailing, sequencing and building science.
• Selected candidates must complete a Revit skills assessment.

Relocation is not available; sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available. Selected candidates must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.