Project Architect

Overview

Lead planning, design, and delivery of complex City capital building projects.

Key Responsibilities

• project planning
• procurement
• technical review
• stakeholder engagement
• reporting
• permitting

Tasks

Working Conditions: This position works primarily in an office environment and conducts regular visits to construction sites. -Early Project Development: Serve as a subject matter expert, supporting early project phases and identifying innovative design and delivery solutions. -Procurement & Contract Negotiation: Manage procurement processes, negotiate contracts, and administer consultant and contractor agreements. Analyze change requests and/or value management opportunities for cost, necessity and feasibility and identify innovative solutions. -Technical Evaluation: Review technical reports and change requests to assess feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with project goals. -Interested Party Engagement: Lead communication and collaboration with internal departments, regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, and interested parties in the community. -Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project records, including financial tracking, risk assessments, and performance evaluations; prepare and present reports on key metrics and recommendations. -Permitting & Approvals: Coordinate and sequence permit applications and regulatory approvals to keep projects on schedule. -Subject Matter Expert: May act as Discipline Champion Alternative for Supply's architectural review process and prequalification process under the Architectural category. -Lead project planning, design and execution: Lead end-to-end project management of complex capital projects, including scope definition, scheduling, strategy development, and budget oversight. -Standards Development: Create and maintain architectural design standards and policies to guide future projects. -Risk & Compliance Management: Proactively identify and mitigate project risks; ensure compliance with procurement policies, building codes, permitting processes, and regulatory requirements. -Architectural Oversight: Provide design guidance and contract administration expertise, exercising professional judgment on deviations and ensuring design integrity. -Consultant & Contractor Management: Oversee performance to ensure quality, scope adherence, and timely completion of deliverables.

Requirements

• pmp
• leed
• registered architect
• building codes
• public projects
• analytical

What You Bring

Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months. -Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or (LEED) Accredited Professional designations would be considered assets. -Excellent communication, collaboration, and political acumen are essential in this role, along with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and colleagues. -A degree in Architecture and at least 4 years of relevant architecture experience obtained after receiving your Registered Architect designation and current registration as a Registered Architect with the Alberta Association of Architects (AAA), in good standing, by the first day of work. -Working knowledge of architectural best practices, Alberta Building codes, and City of Calgary permitting processes and requirements is required. -Experience in design and construction of public sector capital projects is considered an asset. -The successful candidate will have strong analytical thinking and judgment, along with the ability to provide technical or professional advice to a variety of audiences. -Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. -Experience must include work on a variety of building types in the areas of design, construction, procurement, contract administration, and negotiating terms, conditions and fees.

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Benefits

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life. -This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. Such arrangements are based on the operational requirements of the position and employee suitability and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

About City Of Calgary

-A municipal government role in urban planning, public safety, and economic development. -Commitment to high living standards through public services like transportation and utilities. -Projects including transportation systems, water treatment facilities, and urban development. -High-tech initiatives aimed at enhancing public services and citizen engagement. -Balancing infrastructure growth with environmental sustainability. -A proactive approach to long-term urban planning for a vibrant, future-ready city.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-pre-employment drug test required; failure may block hiring for up to 12 months.