Project Architect

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We are currently searching for a Project Architect to join our Vancouver office to be an integral part of our established team focused on planning and delivering exciting spaces for colleges, universities, life sciences and community uses. These places inspire students to learn, researchers to discover; they are spaces that promote curiosity and allow communities to thrive.

The successful candidate will work directly alongside the Civic Principal in Charge, the Design Principal, , other architects, engineers, and supporting design professionals as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Project Architect for our Civic practice, you will help develop and deliver a wide range of projects from Student Housing, Academic Buildings, Post-Secondary and private Science and affordable housing and community projects in the local market and elsewhere in the region. You will act as an asset across the practice in your role as Architect for a variety of project types. The successful candidate must possess the drive, experience, and charisma needed to help maintain our robust client base and support our growing portfolio.

Responsibilities include:

• Alongside the Sector Leader, Design Principal and talented delivery team, lead the technical design and delivery of a wide variety of Civic and Community building types by providing hands-on management, guidance, direction and creativity on design-forward projects.
• Running projects independently with oversight by the Principal in Charge.
• Maintain a culture of client-focused project delivery through high technical competency.
• Independently coordinate the work of a multidiscipline team through all phases of projects.
• Be involved in multiple projects at any one time.
• Actively participate as a member of our in-office studio, mentor junior intern architects, technologist within the team.
• Maintaining good working relationships with engineering partners and key client representatives
• Organize and participate in construction documentation i.e. leading building envelope design, interior details, coordination with different disciplines.
• Coordinating with design and digital delivery team (BIM Managers) in determining the best solutions for use of materials, interaction of design elements, and integrity of building envelope enclosure.
• Collaborate with project design teams to facilitate project execution through highly skilled detailing.
• Leading coordination efforts with outside and internal engineering consultants.
• Coordinate workload of team members with the Principal in Charge through multiple phases to complete documents on schedule.
• Serve duties of Project Manager when required
• Performing QA/QC and implement project milestone QA/QC reviews, technical reviews across projects
• Helping develop qualifications and proposals for Civic pursuits.
• Preparing information for negotiating project contract amendments.
• Participating in project interviews.
• Providing mentorship and guidance to staff in support of career development.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of Architectural specifications in contract documents and coordinate with specification writers.
• Be well-versed in implementation and application of BC Building codes and Vancouver Building Bylaw, and Zoning Policies, standards and guidelines
• Provide construction administration on projects in CA Phases with oversight by the Principal in Charge.
• Lead responses and coordination with other disciplines for addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders
• Incorporate agreed-upon changes into project documents.
• Perform other duties in support of the Practice and Civic sector as needed.
  
  

Project types include learning / teaching environments and research and development facilities for both public and private sector clients. Projects can include mixed-use affordable housing projects, community centres and workplace environments. Project opportunities are largely within Western Canada but may extend to neighboring Provinces and potentially abroad due to personal relationships, particular expertise, project needs, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture
• A minimum of 5 years project management and/or as a Project Architect
• Strong relationships with clients, demonstrated on resume.
• Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD)
• Rick Hansen Certification
• Experience with Mass Timber construction
• Experience in alternative project delivery [ie. DB, IPD, Alliance], both as Owner’s Representative and Builder’s consultant.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design / LEED / WELL
• Working knowledge of Revitt.
• Must have experience on both small and large-scale projects
• Must be able to lead a team on projects
• Extensive knowledge and experience within the local and regional market
• A passion for sustainable design and experience in successful delivery
• Strong team leadership, mentoring, motivational/organizational and people skills
• Must be willing to travel regionally
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• A minimum of 5 years experience
• Registered Architect
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule)
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills
• Must have experience in preparation and layout of architectural contract documents and specifications
• Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
  
  

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The pay range for Vancouver, BC is: $90,000- $129,000; The pay range for Victoria, BC is: $82,000-$118,000.

Primary Location:

Canada-British Columbia-Vancouver

Other Locations:

Canada-British Columbia-Victoria

Industry:

Architecture

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Civic ARC

Job Posting:

Sep 29, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.