Victoria, BC
Architecture & Design Firm
Salary: $85,000 to $100,000
Lead Technical Delivery. Deliver Meaningful Institutional Projects. Mentor Your Team.
About The Firm
Our client is an established architectural practice based in Victoria, BC, with a strong commitment to thoughtful design, technical excellence, and collaborative project delivery.
The firm brings together talented architectural professionals who are passionate about creating meaningful spaces, with a focus on institutional and educational projects that serve communities.
With a collaborative studio environment and a commitment to high-quality design and technical delivery, the firm is looking for an experienced Senior Architectural Technologist with a strong background in institutional projects, particularly K-12 schools, to take on a key role within their team.
About The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Architectural Technologist who has worked extensively on institutional and educational projects and enjoys taking ownership of technical documentation, consultant coordination, and construction administration.
As Senior Architectural Technologist, you will play a leading role in delivering technically complex projects, with a particular focus on K-12 schools and other institutional facilities.
You will work closely with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to develop detailed Revit models, construction drawings, and technical documentation, ensuring designs meet building codes, accessibility standards, and project requirements.
An important part of this position involves construction administration, including site reviews, shop drawing reviews, consultant coordination, and resolving technical challenges throughout construction.
On select projects, you will also take on project management responsibilities, overseeing schedules, workloads, and deliverables while supporting client relationships and successful project outcomes.
You will have the opportunity to mentor junior technologists, contribute to technical standards, and play an important role in delivering projects that make a lasting impact on local communities.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the development and review of architectural drawings, construction documents, and detailed Revit models for institutional and educational projects
- Work on K-12 schools and other public sector facilities, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with project requirements
- Apply building codes, accessibility standards, zoning regulations, and institutional design requirements throughout project documentation
- Coordinate with structural, mechanical, electrical, and other consultants to resolve technical challenges
- Oversee technical detailing, drawing quality, documentation standards, and coordination between disciplines
- Prepare and coordinate building permit applications, technical reports, and supporting documentation
- Collaborate with architects and design teams to translate design intent into practical construction solutions
- Lead consultant coordination meetings and maintain clear communication throughout project delivery
- Conduct construction site reviews to assess progress and general alignment with architectural drawings
- Administer construction contracts, review shop drawings, and resolve technical questions during construction
- Support projects from design development through construction completion and closeout
- Manage project schedules, tasks, workloads, and technical deliverables on assigned projects
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction
- Research building materials, assemblies, and construction methods relevant to institutional facilities
- Mentor junior technologists and provide guidance on Revit workflows, technical detailing, and documentation
- Contribute to quality assurance processes and continuous improvement of technical standards
What They're Looking For
- Diploma or degree in Architectural Technology or a related discipline
- 10+ years of experience in architectural technology or a similar role
- Strong experience delivering institutional projects, with K-12 school experience particularly important
- Experience working on educational, post-secondary, civic, or other public sector facilities
- Minimum 5 years of construction contract administration experience
- Advanced proficiency in Revit, including detailed construction documentation and BIM modelling
- Strong understanding of building codes, zoning regulations, accessibility requirements, and building science
- Experience preparing construction documents, technical details, specifications, and permit submissions
- Strong knowledge of building assemblies, construction methods, and materials used in institutional construction
- Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultants on technically complex projects
- Experience conducting site reviews, reviewing shop drawings, and administering construction contracts
- Ability to manage project schedules, workloads, and technical deliverables
- Experience mentoring junior technologists and supporting technical team development
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with architects, consultants, contractors, and clients
- Familiarity with Rhino, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite would be an asset
- Certification or eligibility for certification with ASTTBC or AIBC would be considered an asset
- A proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative approach to project delivery
Why Join?
For an experienced Architectural Technologist with a background in institutional and educational architecture, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while taking on significant technical responsibility within a collaborative architectural practice.
Rather than focusing exclusively on drawing production, you will be involved throughout project delivery, from technical design and consultant coordination through construction administration and completion.
You will have the opportunity to apply your institutional project expertise, mentor developing team members, and contribute to the delivery of educational and public sector facilities that serve local communities.
You Will Also Benefit From
- Competitive salary, depending on experience
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Opportunity to work on meaningful institutional and educational projects
- Leading role in technical documentation and project delivery
- Involvement in projects from design development through construction completion
- Significant exposure to construction administration and consultant coordination
- Opportunity to mentor junior technologists and share technical expertise
- Collaborative working environment alongside experienced architects and design professionals
- Opportunity to contribute to technical standards, quality assurance, and improved project workflows
- Supportive team culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and professional development
- Opportunities to take on project management responsibilities on select projects
- Participation in team events and studio activities
If you are an experienced Senior Architectural Technologist with a strong background in institutional or educational projects, advanced Revit skills, and a passion for delivering technically excellent architecture, this could be an excellent next step.
Apply directly or reach out to Dara Chita at dchita@talentsphere.ca for immediate consideration.
Job # 16818138
