Practice Lead – Architecture

Job title: Practice Lead – Architecture

Job description: Company Description

We are a global architecture, engineering, planning, and technology firm defining the cities of tomorrow.

By connecting design and technology, we change how people experience their built environment. We work across disciplines to create the intelligent systems, sustainable buildings, and efficient infrastructure that shapes the way people live, move, learn, and heal.

With over 3,000 employees and 60+ offices around the world, we understand what it takes to work locally and scale globally.

At IBI, we’re defining the cities of tomorrow.

Job Description

IBI Group’s Waterloo office is seeking Practice Lead – Architecture to join their team! Working with a generalist portfolio of work, you’ll have the opportunity to work with and lead a fast-paced, driven team with a proven success record in both design and technical excellence! The successful candidate will offer experience being involved in a variety of projects end to end (in REVIT) along with strong design skills, proven leadership skills and a strong ability and desire for business development. You will have hands-on experience going through the full life cycle of an architectural project from preliminary concept design through to detailed design and construction. The successful individual will have a keen and creative eye for design and be able to lead and project manage/coordinate complex projects. Furthermore, you will be a strong critical thinker, and someone who enjoys tackling new challenges and opportunities, fostering new and existing business relationships as well as providing strong mentoring to the more junior designers and technologists within the team.

Most Of The Things You’ll Work On:

• Lead in the Management of the Architectural Department and team;
• Function as a Project Manager/ Senior Project Manager on multiple architecture projects within the practice;
• Lead and direct business development activities in the Southern Ontario market including the preparation of proposals and statements of qualifications;
• Manage staff productivity and utilization;
• Mentor staff and project teams;
• Supervise staff and participate directly in the completion of projects;
• Foster a spirit of enthusiasm and client focus;
• Oversee design and working drawings for a variety of projects;
• Prepare documents for Building Permit and Tender;
• Prepare feasibility studies;
• Coordinate with other architectural and engineering disciplines as well as external consultants to prepare high quality coordinated documents;
• Keep up to date on construction practices, products, codes and technologies;
• Provide support for as required for site visits and contract administration services.

Qualifications

You’ll Need To Have:

• Senior licensed Architect with a Degree in Architecture.
• At least 10+ years of related experience in an architectural firm.
• Current OAA Architect.
• Proven experience in business development and a desire to continue the growth of the Waterloo practice; an existing book of business desired.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a team of Architects and Technologists.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and time management skills.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software.
• Strong knowledge with the Ontario Building Code.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet competing project deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and direct staff to produce presentation and construction documents.
• Strong Project Management skills and experience.
• Experience with marketing architectural services to clients and proposal preparation.
• Great critical thinking skills with the ability to work remotely with minimal supervision.
• Please include a portfolio and project list of your work with your application.

Additional Information

We are currently in a work from home model during COVID-19, but when we do return to the office we’re located at 410 Albert St in Waterloo, Ontario.

As a global architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, planning and technology design firm, IBI Group also has offices across the country, continent and world. Our IBI Waterloo office is located in close proximity to the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier. It is easily accessible by bike, car or the ION light rail and only a five-minute drive to Uptown Waterloo or 10min to the St. Jacobs Farmers Market. The region’s cities and townships play host to more than 60 arts, culture, and heritage festivals all year round. One of its most popular festivals, Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, has evolved into the world’s 2nd largest Bavarian festival, next only to the Oktoberfest held in Munich, Germany. The City of Waterloo hosts many community events including the Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival and Busker Festival. is a thriving urban centre with award-winning architecture, unique shops and excellent restaurants.

Our employees enjoy our ‘small office’ feel with all the perks of a ‘big office’ support system. You’ll have direct access to management while benefitting from our enthusiastic and helpful organizational resources team. Our office is open concept which provides a creative environment and represent our collaborative approach to our delivery of projects.

Additional information:

IBI Group provides a competitive benefit package and pays association dues and licensing fees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are proud to support the growth and equality of our people through initiatives like our Mentorship Program, Global Women’s Network, and Diversity & Inclusion Council. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of IBI Group’s selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver’s license record. #ibi

Company: IBI Group

Expected salary:

Location: Waterloo, ON

Job date: Sat, 05 Jun 2021 22:35:33 GMT