Project Architect

  • Ottawa, Ontario
  • Full Time
Project Architect

Job Description

As a Project Architect (Intermediate Senior ), you will play a key role in delivering high-quality architectural solutions for large-scale public sector projects. The project involves a major retrofit of a large public building in Gatineau, valued at approximately $200 million. You will be responsible for leading design development, coordinating with consultants, and ensuring compliance with codes and standards, with occasional onsite presence in Ottawa.

Responsibilities

  • Compile and analyze project requirements from reports and documents.
  • Develop architectural designs that meet quality, budget, and timeline goals.
  • Coordinate design intent with engineering and other disciplines.
  • Integrate site surveys and jurisdictional requirements into design.
  • Prepare design reports, drawings, and models per office standards.
  • Conduct site visits to ensure construction compliance and resolve issues.
  • Review shop drawings and project deliverables for quality and code adherence.
Essential Skills
  • Minimum 8+ years of architectural experience, including leading construction documents (CDs) and design development.
  • Experience coordinating with consultants and leading project teams.
  • Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, and other architectural design tools.
  • Familiarity with MEP and Structural systems and building codes.
  • Reliability Security Clearance (must have currently).
  • Certified Architect by OAA.
  • Ability to work onsite in Ottawa as needed for client-facing meetings.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience coordinating medium to large teams (510 people).
  • Eligibility for Secret-level security clearance.
Work Environment

The project location is based in Ottawa, with client-facing meetings occurring weekly. The candidate can work 100% remote, with occasional in-person attendance for meetings. You will be coordinating with medium to large teams (510 people).

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $78.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Ottawa,ON. A propos d'Actalent:

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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Job ID: 484396434
Originally Posted on: 7/8/2025

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