Our Cool Blue Architects Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist / Job Captain to join their office in Milton, Ontario. The firm’s projects include a variety of commercial, retail, and corporate interiors, and light industrial as well as high end single family residential.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• Have strong design skills with ability to produce schematic design presentation drawings and 3D renderings
• Be motivated, self directed & able to work independently and in a team
• Have experience managing projects independently with exposure to all project phases
• Have proven experience in the production of contract documents with superior drafting skills with attention to detail development
• Be fully proficient & have working experience in the use of AutoCAD
• Be fully proficient & have working experience in the use of Revit
• Have experience in commercial design (retail, banks, interior design, corporate offices, light industrial)
• Have experience with high end single family residential (part 9) design
• Have experience with Site Plan Approval applications
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and navigation of Zoning Bylaws
• Have experience with Building Permit Applications in various municipalities
• Must have ability to coordinate consultants’ work and drawings
• Have experience with field review and contract administration
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience with time management of team resources effectively to undertake multiple project or facets of various projects
• Experience in Sketchup / Lumion / PhotoShop / InDesign is an asset
• LEED Project Experience and LEED Accreditation is an asset
• Positive attitude and commitment to professional growth

Responsibilities:

• Develop and prepare schematic and working drawings from preliminary concepts and sketches
• Able to cover all aspects of construction documentation and project administration phases including preparing project specifications, project tendering, contract administration, shop drawing review and site inspections
• Co-ordinate with consultants and contractors to help provide necessary information and assist in solving problems
• Prepare occasional design sketches, 3D designs and presentation materials
• Communicating and meeting with clients and consultants
• Willing to undertake occasional travel for out of Town / Province projects

Candidates interested in the Senior Architectural Technologist / Job Captain position should send an email to info@ourcoolblue.com with their CV/resume, a cover letter, portfolio/work samples, references, and salary expectations.