Hays has partnered with a large local corporation, specializing in the acquisition of mid-size companies with strong track records, across the architecture, engineering & energy industries. Our client is seeking a Senior Architect to join one of their architectural portfolio in downtown Calgary, AB. This firm is known for their expertise in the residential, mixed-use and commercial sectors. The Senior Architect will be responsible for design leadership, project management & delivery, business development and team leadership. This is a great opportunity to become part of a larger corporation supported by well-established architectural and engineering firms in the local area.*this is a FT in office role, flexible hours

In your role, you will play an integral part in the success of the firm, through effective leadership, innovative business development, and nurturing of established relationships. You will be responsible for leading and managing the architectural design process for diverse projects, ensuring innovative and functional outcomes. You oversee the development of design concepts and final presentations, maintaining high-quality and aesthetic standards, while collaborating with project teams to ensure design intent is preserved throughout all project phases. You manage all stages of architectural project delivery, ensuring timely, budget-compliant completion, navigating governmental procedures to secure necessary permits and approvals, especially for institutional buildings, and coordinating with contractors, engineers, and stakeholders for seamless project execution. You engage in business development to acquire new clients and expand the firm's portfolio, build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring their needs are met, and develop strategies for securing repeat business and identifying new opportunities. You lead and mentor the architecture team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment, encouraging continuous improvement and professional development among team members, and recruit and retain top talent, setting departmental goals and KPIs aligned with business objectives.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10+ years of experience as a Registered Architect or working towards with AAA or similar. You will have a Bachelors or master’s in architecture from an accredited college or university. Ideally you will have previous experience working on various project types including commercial, residential and mixed-use. Experience in managing projects and project teams from end to end is required. You will be proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup & rending softwares. You will have demonstrated leadership, business development and marketing, and strategic planning experience.

The successful candidate will receive an attractive compensation package $100,000 - $130,000 (depending on experience), health & dental benefits, 3 -4 weeks’ vacation and RRSP 3%.