Hays is partnered with an award-winning new home builder with over 40 years of experience in the Calgary market. With over 7 communities across the Greater Calgary Metropolitan area, they are currently in a growth phase and are looking to add a Senior Architectural Designer to their team. This position is part of a succession plan, with the successful candidate expected to move into a management role within the next year. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a builder that puts sustainability at the forefront of their strategy and takes pride in their inclusive culture.

In your role, your duties and responsibilities will be: producing accurate and detailed drawings, specifications, and plans for residential home building projects. Collaborate with the design team to ensure that all drawings and plans meet client requirements and building codes and manage and organize project files, drawings, and documents. Create site and grading plans and developing customer working drawings and plot plans. Produce final house plans for production and interact with clients regarding custom design and detailing. Customize standard building plans to align with client selections and upgrades.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 7 years’ experience of in drafting/ design in wood frame construction and a strong understanding of the local building codes and current land use bylaws for Calgary. You must have a solid understanding of the residential construction processes, building materials, permit processes, etc. Prior wood-framing production drafting experience in the Canadian single family residential Industry is considered a strong asset. You will have an Architectural Technology Diploma or equivalent. You must have proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. You will be successful if you adapt easily to change and are eager to take on new challenges.