MJM Architect Inc. is a highly creative, award-winning architecture firm with a focus on long- term customer retention, collaboration and growth. Our team is the foundation to our successes and we believe in fostering an atmosphere of teamwork and support. Through our collaborative approach we give our employees a voice and opportunities to contribute to the essence of our culture. We encourage and invest in career development opportunities, as well as advancement within the workplace. We believe in a hard work, hard play mentality and we like to work and laugh together.
MJM Architect Inc. provides a complete range of architectural services ranging from pre- design, including studies for evaluating property potential (feasibility studies, space planning, zoning analysis) up to a full scope of services. We are committed to environmental stewardship through the core belief that good design is sustainable. It is integral to the Firm's identity and a central component of our commitment to excellence. Our diverse and extensive project portfolios, ranging from single and multi-family home to commercial and institutional, exhibit these values through a demonstrated expertise in site sensitivity, efficient use of resources, energy conservation and a conscientious approach to materials selection.
Located on Vancouver Island in downtown Victoria and surrounded by natural beauty, we are seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist to join our team! The right candidate will receive a full- time position with flexible work hours, company benefits, and almost endless opportunities for professional growth and career advancement which may extend to potential partnership opportunities.
In this role you will lead project teams including technologists and our project manager, coordinate with external designers and consultants, liaise with the various authorities having jurisdiction, all while collaborating with the Principal of the Firm. We're looking for a self- motivated team member who can work independently, communicate effectively with team members, and manage several workflows. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of project management with a wide range of project types from conceptual design (including presentation drawings) through to consultant coordination, production of permit drawings, and site reviews. In this role, you will also be called to push for results by providing exceptional leadership. Systemizing the technical operations of our Fir m for greater efficiency will be one of your on-going tasks.
JOB DUTIES
• Working closely with the Principal to produce schematic design, design development, and contract documents on a variety of project types and sizes.
• Analyzing building codes, by-laws, space requirements, site requirements and other technical documents and reports.
• Preparing drawings (CAD or otherwise), specifications, cost estimates and listings of quantity take-offs of material from conceptual drawings and instructions
• Developing designs using VectorWorks and/or SketchUp, creating 3D photo-realistic renderings, and assisting in producing design presentations for client meetings.
• Providing leadership and direction to our production team, our evolving technical detail library, and creating processes to increase our work efficiency.
• Providing input for our technical team’s employee evaluations and developmental plans.
• Providing mentorship, guidance and direction to production team members.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Diploma in Architectural Technology, a Bachelor Degree, or an experience equivalence.
• Minimum of 6 to 8 years experience in the field of Architecture.
• 3-5 years demonstrated experience working with both VectorWorks and SketchUp is a priority
• People management skills - ability to motivate employees to work within a budget and towards a shared vision. We are looking for a person with leadership skills with a heart of gold, someone who can direct, coast and inspire.
• An understanding and demonstrated experience of project profitability.
• A growth mindset.
• A sense of humour will also serve you well.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
• Competitive wages.
• Semi-hybrid schedule (mainly In-office work with some windows of working from home).
• Employee benefits plan after three months.
• Employee assistance program.
• Exciting training opportunities, professional development allowance.
• Dynamic culture.
• No dress code and relaxed work environment.
• And also… we like to have our monthly collaboration meetings at the pub!!
Position: permanent.
Location of work: #202-535 Yates St., Victoria BC.
Salary range: Commensurate with experience, starting at 95K.