Architectural Job Captain

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AECOM Buildings + Places is seeking a Architectural Job Captain to join our team. This person could have a Technologist background, be a Designer or even an Intern Architect. This position is based out of our Calgary, AB office with opportunities for hybrid-work permitted. 

About AECOM Buildings + Places Canada

AECOM Buildings + Places Canada (B+P Canada) is a vibrant and growing fully integrated team spanning architecture, all the building’s engineering disciplines, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, economics and asset management for design and infrastructure projects . We’re looking for an inspired individual to bring their skills and ideas to us integrating within our team for the long-term as we continue our trajectory toward market leadership and design primacy within Canada.

Job Summary:

The Architectural Job Captain will supervise Junior level Technologists and liaise with other disciplines in the technical production of documentation, to help ensure technical Quality Assurance / Quality Control of the work on a project-to-project basis. The Architectural Job Captain will help ensure technical Quality Assurance / Quality Control of the work on a project-to-project basis. Strong emphasis on constructability knowledge and detailing will be expected. 

Major Responsibilities:

This successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Performing coordination meetings and liaising with other disciplines to ensure correct project flow
• Leading and mentoring project production team on variety of new and renovation initiatives to governmental, commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.
• Preparing and coordinating 2D drafting and 3D modelling assignments with project managers, architects, engineers, and other technologists from initial project stage through to project completion and will review the work of others.
• Working proficiently in AutoCAD and Revit
• Following established best practices and prescribed project standards.
• Ensuring that project needs are met in a timely manner.
• Verifying compliance with applicable codes and standards / practices and coordinate with other in-house engineering disciplines as needed, working collaboratively with internal and external clients.
• Overseeing and coordinate all phases of project delivery, from pre-design to construction documentation.
• Providing guidance in technical production of documentation, helping solve detailing problems if required.
• Ensuring technical Quality Assurance / Quality Control of the work.
• Working through architectural detailing and constructability with technologists to ensure accurate construction drawings are delivered
• Completing work with in-person and virtual teams and sub-consultants

Minimum Requirements:

• A University Degree in Architecture or other relevant field of study + four (4) years of Architectural experience.

A demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education (for example, candidates with a College Diploma with additional years of experience) may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience delivering complex projects and leading teams from design to construction documentation
• Candidates with experience as Intern Architects are highly desirable for this role
• Experience working on Operations, Storage, and Maintenance Facilities clients is a plus
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, while leading a document production team through different phases of design.
• Detail-oriented and technical, yet experienced enough to see the big picture
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter with solid writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy of work.
• Ability to meet quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible and able to adapt to rapidly changing project requirements and deadlines.
• Ability to apply passion and enthusiasm for design in a collaborative and progressive team-oriented work environment.
• strong knowledge of Alberta Building Code, National Building Code, and/or other provincial building codes.
• knowledge of accessibility standards in various jurisdictions.
• knowledge of sustainability requirements and standards in relation to design and detailing.
• Excellent REVIT skills.
• Experience with BIM 360 and/or ACC.
• AutoCAD Architecture
• Ability to work with a diverse team
• Experienced, self-directed professional
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Proficient with Bluebeam software
• Strong communication skills.

• Company paid relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.