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Please address your cover letter to the Human Resources Manager.
Send your resume and portfolio to jobs@busbyperkinswill.ca
Current Postings!
Design Applications Manager
Senior Architect
Intermediate Architect
Intermediate Architect
Busby Perkins+Will Architects is recognized as a leader in the fields of
sustainable practice and design excellence for over 25 years. Perkins+Will has
over 75 local staff and extensive technical resources, in addition to the bench
strength of 21 offices worldwide, our firm has the ability to offer unique
opportunities around the globe. We have been recognized as the 2005 RAIC Firm of
the Year and have more than 90 awards for design excellence to date.
Busby Perkins+Will is looking for an Intermediate Architect for its office in
Vancouver, B.C. to work on Higher Education projects and Multi Use - Residential
Multi-family unit projects.
Experience: Professional degree in Architecture and at least five years of
professional experience working on Higher Education projects and/or local Multi
Use - Residential Multi-family unit projects.
Essential Job Requirements:
- 5+ years architectural experience.
- Bachelor or Masters Degree in Architecture from a respected, professional
institution.
- Strong design skills required.
- Good working knowledge of sustainable building design.
- LEED AP or within 6 months of hire.
- Good working knowledge of architectural design, documentation, detailing,
building materials and codes, construction techniques, as well as building
material compatibility and characteristics.
- Practical knowledge of general architecture practice including programming, site
planning, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering.
- Knowledge of industry standards, current product development, and architectural
practices.
- Some experience with contract language, liability, indemnifications, and
definitions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Collaborative and professional work ethic.
- Experience with Revit software preferred.
Essential Job Functions:
- Develop and produce parts of the Construction Documents
- Perform area calculations according to specified standards
- Perform site analysis, including survey of existing conditions and field
measurements
- Working knowledge of building codes and other regulatory requirements
- Working knowledge of coordination with specifications
- Understand fundamentals of basic engineering systems
- Develop detail sketches generated by project leaders
- Research manufacturers’ materials and systems
Design & Research Skills:
- Adheres to firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution, and
sustainability.
- Understand and use planning, programming and design principles
- Design in accordance with applicable codes and ordinances
- Performs material research for preparation of project specifications
- Collaborate with research staff on implementation of new technologies into
project designs
- Design within project schedules and budgets
- Coordinate the selection of materials, colors and finishes
- Review shop drawings, material samples and Construction Documents for
conformance with design concepts
- Understand and use appropriate graphic and modeling techniques to communicate
solutions
- Visualize and communicate in 3 dimensions
- Understand and manipulate basic design elements such as proportion, color,
light, texture & scale
Management & Professional Skills:
- Organize and estimate own time to execute tasks
- Check own work for errors, omissions and legibility
- Participation in Continuing Education Programs
- Respond to demand of peak periods without loss of quality, thoroughness and
accuracy
- Adjust to changes in assignments, conditions, techniques and priorities
- Take directions and function as a cooperative member of a project team
- Accept constructive criticism as a means for improvement
- Accept responsibility and seek out additional responsibility when appropriate
- Meet company standards for attendance and punctuality
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Process:
Qualified applicants should apply for this position by submitting a cover letter and resume
to jobs@busbyperkinswill.ca.
Perkins+Will is an EOE.
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