Posted 5 months ago
Senior Project Architect
@ at Perkins&Will
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Perkins&Will is hiring a Senior Project Architect to lead technical design, contract documents, consultant coordination and contract administration on a project. The role involves ensuring quality, performance and sustainability, plus construction field observation. The posting requires 10 to 15 or more years of experience with Alberta construction site experience and is a full-time position.
Responsibilities:
- Lead technical design, contract documents and consultant coordination
- Direct QA and QC processes and mentor project team
- Perform contract administration including submittals, RFIs and closeout
- Lead architectural field observations and reporting
Requirements summary:
- 10 to 15+ years of experience with Alberta construction site work
- Advanced knowledge of the National Building Code - Alberta Edition
- Professional degree in Architecture or Architectural Technology diploma
- LEED GA within 6 months and LEED AP or equivalent
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | LEED GA, LEED AP |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Architecture, Architectural Technology, Building Technology |
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The successful candidate demonstrates technical proficiency and will be responsible for ensuring the project meets the highest standards of quality, performance, and sustainability, while aligning with firm goals and client expectations. This individual will lead the technical design, documentation, consultant coordination, and contract administration for the project.
Key Responsibilities
- Integrate technical solutions with design vision and project goals.
- Direct the development of contract documents ensuring completeness and coordination.
- Mentor project team in development of contract documents, construction drawings, constructability considerations and detailing.
- Lead technical design resolution including envelope and systems integration.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external consultants, ensuring integration of consultant systems into documentation.
- Ensure adherence to firm standards and best practices, meeting standards for accuracy, clarity, coordination and constructability.
- Lead QA and QC processes.
- Perform and oversee duties related to contract administration, including submittals, RFIs, change management, and closeout. Lead architectural field observations and reporting.
- Ensure construction aligns with contract documents and design intent.
Required Skills & Expertise
- Advanced knowledge of the National Building Code - Alberta Edition.
- Expertise in construction techniques, detailing, and systems.
- Strong experience in contract documentation and administration.
- Professional field observation experience.
Software & Tools
- Revit (advanced)
- Microsoft Office 365
- Rhino / Grasshopper (preferred)
- Bluebeam Revu
Qualifications
- 10–15+ years of experience, with demonstrated construction site experience in Alberta
- Professional degree in Architecture or Diploma in Architectural Technology / Building Technology
Certifications
- LEED GA within 6 months
- LEED AP or equivalent sustainability certification
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