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Hamilton is a vibrant community, with a growing population of young professionals and exciting arts community. This mix makes it an appealing time to work in this City and be a part of mcCallumSather, a growing, integrated design firm with a body of work stretching from the East Coast to Southern Ontario.From renovation to new construction, small community initiatives to multi-million-dollar, one-of-a-kind projects, mcCallumSather remains relentlessly focused on achieving our clients goals guided by a commitment to design excellence and sustainable solutions. Employing a trusted Integrated Design Process, mcCallumSather offers a range of services which fall under our architectural, mechanical engineering and interiors divisions. Our team is dedicated to continuous learning and having fun!Mission: Advancing sustainable design intelligenceVision Statement: Transforming design to create a more resilient worldROLEReporting to and under the general supervision of the firm Principals, the Senior Lab Specialist will fulfill an essential role in the office by working alongside the firm Principals and fellow designers to oversee complex research and healthcare related environments within a project. This role involves working directly with clients, user engagement, consultants, designers, suppliers and technical teams to prepare the necessary documents and coordination for the project. In addition, this role involves active engagement within the firm to promote the firm culture and engage positively with all staff members. Establishing, nurturing and maintaining client relationships is a key component of this position as well as facilitating the promotion of the firm with outside individuals and agencies. Specific roles and responsibilities are outlined belowRESPONSIBILITIES Prepare and follow project work plans and schedules that outlines detailed scope and timelines to completion, coordinated with fee and cash flow projections. Organize and run client meetings, presentation and sub-consultant coordination meetings. All meetings to be preceded by defined agendas and followed up with meeting minutes. Oversee the production of contract drawings, schedules, detail design, specification and sketches from conceptual design, through tender to construction. Most projects will have a focus on research, healthcare and laboratory environments. Ensure proper tracking procedures are developed and maintained to corelate with meeting critical project timelines and milestones. Ensure CAD / Revit Standards, quality assurance and quality control procedures are followed during drawing planning and production. Lead the other members of the project team and assign project duties as required while reporting to the Principal in Charge. Provide timely updates to the firm principals re project progress and schedules. Co-ordinate project information and work with all internal and/or external disciplines including specialty consultants. Assist with the preparation of RFPs as required. Assist with Business Development with a specific focus on research, lab and healthcare requirements. Write and update specifications as they relate to research and laboratory environments. Assist team on AODA compliance, review and specifications. Provide mentorship to fellow team membersSKILL REQUIREMENT Experience with all phases of design including concept design, design development, working drawings and contract administration Excel in a team environment and team leadership including ability to manage a team to producesuccessful design and construction projects Solid technical understanding of building and lab infrastructure Prepare Agendas, lead client and user engagement meetings Maintain effective communication with clients, contractors and authorities having jurisdiction Establish and maintain project criteria and communicate it to project teams Demonstrate high initiative and be self-motivated Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills Be comfortable participating in business development Clear understanding and application of sustainable design principles Superior abilities in at least two areas of competency Understanding and development of contract agreements Current and updated knowledge on trends, safety and understanding of complex research environments including laboratories. Current and updated knowledge on AODA compliance and similar standards.SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGEIt is essential to have a strong skill base in the understanding of the following software: AutoCAD Revit DROFUS Sketch-Up Power Point MS Word MS ExcelIt is also considered useful to learn the following applications if not currently familiar with: Microsoft Project Illustrator InDesign