Senior Architect / Director of Operations

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  • Job type

    Permanent

  • Location

    Vancouver

  • Profession

    Architecture

  • Industry

    Construction

  • Pay

    Attractive Compensation Package ($120k-$160k)
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Job opportunity for a well-established Senior Architect to join a top design Architectural Firm in Vancouver

Your new company

Your new company is a mid-sized boutique design firm which is well known for leading the city in complex mixed-use projects. They are known for having a collaborative, diverse and talented team. They have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2020 and have been named one of Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates in 2022. They are an award-winning firm and are known as one of the leading design firms in North America.

Your new role

The Director of Operations works closely with senior leadership and is accountable for operating functions with the objective of enhancing operational processes, project management practices and improving operational performance and excellent service delivery to clients (internal and external). Identifying training needs, through project roles, types, phases, and assisting with implementation of training plans and project staffing. This position assists with external recruitment as necessary to fill proficiency voids with the objective of increasing project team performance and project efficiency.
The successful candidate will have experience in complex mixed-use residential housing projects, civic projects, with knowledge in all phases from schematic design to construction administration.
Operations and Project Management:
  • Ensures projects are running efficiently and effectively through project management leadership and support of the principals, project architects and project teams, and ensures that the operating objectives and standards of performance are understood and owned by the leadership and team.
  • Leads the implementation, maintenance and communication of project management process standards utilizing existing or new tools
  • Manages priorities and deadlines by supporting the leadership team in the preparation and communication of workplans, tasks and other project team communication
  • Assists in the optimization of project assignment for team members to help ensure deliverables are met efficiently and effectively.
  • Leads internal communication and compliance of procedures/standards including the maintenance, communication, creation and utilization of studio standards (e.g. Handbook of Practice, QAQC, Specifications) through various platforms.
  • Works collaboratively with principals to determine the most effective allocation of resources to project teams and forecasts staffing requirements; manages, coordinates and produces operating schedules and resource planning
  • Oversees and directs day to day studio operations to ensure that the studio operations are running smoothly; including maintenance and/or implementation of studio handbook policies and procedures.
  • Participates in the training and onboarding process for new employees
  • Supports professional development in alignment with the studio’s objectives, future project planning pipeline, and internship.
  • Assists with recruitment of new talent based on studio and project needs.

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of experience, with 7 years’ experience leading projects in an architectural or engineering firm, development company or in the construction industry; operational experience is an asset. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture; Engineering, building technology or relevant field. You will have exceptional communication and leadership skills, which enable you to manage projects and people with confidence and ease; a proven track record of maintaining high quality standards while working to tight deadlines. The successful candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills; self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus.

What you'll get in return

An amazing opportunity awaits the successful candidate, including a competitive salary based on experience, an amazing work environment with an abundance of opportunity for growth and development.


What you need to do now

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Located in Vancouver (EN), Suite 2150,, 1050 West Pender Street,Telephone:  604 648 1686