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The Senior Architectural Technologist plays a key role in our design team, reporting to the Production Manager. This role is involved in the production of all aspects of a project, including schematic design, design development, construction documents and contract administration. Possessing passion and creativity in their profession, the successful candidate will have strong building envelope knowledge and a solid technical background including advanced AutoCAD and Revit experience. Responsibilities Team Collaboration and CommunicationWork within a collaborative environment with the design team.Communicate with clients and construction teams to ensure accurate project details and deadlines.Maintain effective and proactive client communications.Communicate with various municipalities during the building permit process, construction, and inspection stages of the project.Liaison with design and drafting groups.Liaison with design and production team.Project Management and OversightAttending and lead internal and external meetings through all stages of a project, responsible for preparing and keeping an agenda and ensuring meeting objectives are met.Create and maintain project progress and tracking files and work-in-progress (WIP) sheets.Monitor project health continuously using progress files for project completion percentage and work-in-progress sheets for financial metrics and forecasting project costs at completion.Project Management oversight to include evaluation of changes and potential risks to project budget or schedule. Suggest recommendations for recovery if possible.Complete Contract Administration as required for each project/contract in place. This includes SI, PCN, CO issuance and tracking.Design and DocumentationPrepare, review, and approve design & construction drawings.Review and coordination of engineering drawings.Drawing production accountability.Prepare development and building permit drawings and packages & submissions.Review and distribute shop drawings, including but not limited to structural steel, cladding, precast, and washroom accessories.Participate in design presentations and client meetings.Oversight and QC of drawing production including:Existing/as-built drawing productionDue diligence drawingsLand Use Bylaw/Zoning reviewBuilding Code Review & MatrixTender/pricing drawingsArchitecture and interior design detail drawingsPermit application drawingsConstruction drawingsPost-construction as-built drawings.Permitting and ComplianceOversee the application process for both development and building permits.Address Development Permit (DP) comments.Address Building Permit (BP) comments from the municipality.Zoning by-law research for a given municipality.Building Code classification determination to ensure all necessary compliance requirements are met.Extensive National Building Code knowledge to ensure project compliance. Site Management and AdministrationAttend independent site meetings with clients, conduct site reviews, and prepare site condition documentation if required.Perform basic architectural calculations.Complete construction administration, including:Shop drawing review & submittalCoordinate and issue RFI responsesSI coordination and issuancePCN coordination and issuanceDocument and issue meeting minutes.Mentorship and TrainingProvide mentorship, guidance, and direction to Production Team Members.Conduct peer-editing.Assist with the training and evaluation of assigned architectural and design/drafting personnel. Requirements10+ years experience in an Architectural Technologist role.Advanced technical understanding and proficiency in AutoCAD (eight-plus years) and REVIT (five-plus years) required.Demonstrated experience creating working and detail drawings and 3D models.Thorough understanding of Building Code & Bylaws - ability to implement this information into Code reviews as applicable to each project.Advanced knowledge of the drawing production process.Advanced knowledge of building envelope and building science.Professional attitude, punctual, assertive and personable with strong attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality.Working knowledge of Struct, Mech, Elect & Civil.Ability to listen, speak and communicate effectively.Ability to work independently.Focused on accuracy and customer satisfaction.A proven track record of excellent communication skillsExcellent time management skills - ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.Proven experience mentoring and overseeing work of more junior staff ensuring accuracy and quality standards.Self-starter - ability to work in group or on an individual basis. Education RequirementsPost-secondary education in a recognized technical or architectural program.Key InterfacesClients.Internal project team.External project team.Reports ToProduction Manager.Working ConditionsFull-time position.Office position.Visual stress extended periods of time spent at a desk viewing a computer monitor. What We OfferWhy apply through Brunel? Finding the next step in your career can be a full-time job. We manage the process for you: from submitting your resume to coordinating interviews to extending offers and assisting with onboarding. Well get you going while you get on with the job.About UsBrunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. Thats what we continually strive for. Over 45 years, weve created a global network of interesting clients and talented individuals working together through a vast array of services.