- Vancouver, BC | Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid
- 10+ Years Experience in Commercial Tenant Improvement
- Salary Range: $90 - 135K Base Salary
REGISTERED ARCHITECT
Location: Vancouver, BC
Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid
Experience: 10+ Years
Registration: Architect AIBC
Career Opportunity: Associate-Track Leadership
Salary Range: $90-135K Base Salary
Shape Notable Commercial Environments | Build Your Future
About The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Registered Architect with a strong project management background and a passion for bringing thoughtful design to life? DMC Recruitment Group is partnering with our Client, a longstanding and notable architectural and interior design practice known for delivering design-driven branded environments across the Lower Mainland and other provinces, to seek a talented Architect to help lead a diverse range of projects within an integrated architecture and interior design environment.
This is an opportunity to combine your technical expertise, design sensibility, and project leadership skills while collaborating with architects, interior designers, and multidisciplinary consultants. You'll play an active role in project delivery, support the development of emerging talent, and contribute to the firm's continued expansion.
For an architect ready to take the next step in their career, this position offers an opportunity to grow into a leadership role as an Associate while making a meaningful contribution to the practice.
What You'll Do
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Manage a diverse range of architectural projects within an integrated architecture and interior design environment.
- Participate in the design process, collaborating with other designers to develop coordinated project solutions.
- Manage the preparation of building permit drawings, supporting documentation, and submissions, and liaise with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
- Conduct building code and zoning bylaw reviews to support project compliance.
- Coordinate consultants and review drawings across all disciplines involved in each project.
- Manage the preparation of tender packages, construction drawings, specifications, and related documentation.
- Lead projects through tendering and construction contract administration, including field reviews and coordination with project stakeholders.
Technical Expertise & Team Development
- Apply advanced technical knowledge of commercial tenant improvement projects throughout design and construction.
- Act as Architect of Record (AOR) and/or Coordinating Registered Professional (CRP), as required.
- Support the training and development of architects, interns, and designers.
- Collaborate with interior designers and consultants to coordinate design intent with technical and construction requirements.
Leadership & Firm Growth
- Take an active role in project leadership and contribute to the firm's continued expansion.
- Build effective working relationships with project stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
- Manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
- Pursue opportunities to expand your leadership responsibilities and progress toward an Associate role.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Professional Registration: Registration with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) as a Registered Architect.
- Experience: 10+ years of architectural experience.
- Project Management: Strong project management capabilities and experience leading multiple projects through various stages of delivery.
- Tenant Improvement Expertise: Advanced technical experience with architectural tenant improvement projects.
- Design Collaboration: An interest in interior-focused projects and experience working collaboratively with interior designers.
- Technical Documentation: Experience preparing architectural specifications, tender packages, and construction documentation.
- Building Code Knowledge: Thorough understanding of the BC Building Code, Vancouver Building By-law, and applicable municipal zoning bylaws.
- Construction Administration: Extensive experience in construction contract administration and conducting field reviews.
- Consultant Coordination: Extensive experience reviewing and coordinating engineering drawings across multiple disciplines.
- Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
- Communication & Organization: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS OPPORTUNITY
This Is An Opportunity To Join a Design-driven Studio Where Ideas And Expertise Are Valued And Advancement Within The Company Is Possible. You'll Work On Diverse Commercial Projects Alongside a Talented Team That Believes Great Design Comes From Collaboration, Curiosity, And Continuous Learning. In Addition, Our Client Offers
- Extended medical and dental coverage
- Professional membership dues coverage
- Professional exam fee coverage
- Professional Development allowance
- Cell phone allowance
- Bonus/profit-sharing opportunity
- Office closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Team building activities
- Career advancement to potential Associateship opportunity
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
If you're an experienced architect who combines strong technical capabilities with project leadership skills and aspirations for greater responsibility, this is an opportunity to contribute to a diverse project portfolio while helping shape the future of the practice. To apply, submit your resume and portfolio.
