Production Lead, Architectural Design in Ottawa

The Centre Block Rehabilitation Project is a complex long-term heritage renovation, rehabilitation, and rejuvenation project of national interest within the Parliamentary Precinct. The project is serviced by CENTRUS, a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team with members from A49 and other joint venture organizations. Working from Canada’s national capital, the team is focused on the extensive renovation, repair, upgrade, and replacement of various crucial components of the building. In joining this office, A49 team members have the opportunity to influence the way our nation’s Parliament works for the next 100 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical and production lead, acting as a key point of contact for clients, public-sector stakeholders, and project partners.
• Lead and oversee complex project requirements, coordinating internal teams and external consultants from Design Development through construction completion.
• Provide strategic oversight of project budgets during Design Development and Production phases, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Plan, lead, and facilitate client, consultant, and internal project meetings, ensuring clear communication, documentation, and follow-through on decisions.
• Lead the preparation, coordination, and issuance of all deliverables, including permit, bid, and construction packages, ensuring compliance with public-sector and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and coordinate site assessments and field reviews, translating site and construction conditions into coordinated design and production solutions.
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and performance support to intermediate and junior staff, fostering best practices in production, BIM, and design coordination.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior-level experience delivering large-scale architectural projects from Design Development through construction completion, including public infrastructure and government-funded projects.
• Proven experience working in constrained and complex spatial environments, with the ability to resolve coordination and constructability challenges.
• Extensive experience delivering projects in a fully integrated BIM environment, with a strong understanding of BIM execution, coordination, clash detection, and model-based workflows.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, with a clear, practical understanding of Revit-based production, coordination, and documentation standards; we work entirely in a Revit environment.
• Strong understanding of National and Provincial building codes and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams while collaborating effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and public-sector clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project, Bluebeam, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Must be eligible for PSPC Secret clearance.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $110,600 – $146,500
MB & ON: $100,900 – $139,000
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $99,900 – $132,700

About Us

Architecture49 is a growing firm with promising career opportunities for talented people. Our offices, situated from coast to coast across Canada, house a diverse and accomplished group of architects, interior designers, technologists, landscape architects, and support staff, and we are always looking for new people to enrich our team. At A49, we foster friendly, open working environments where employees can thrive in a culture that values collaboration. We seek meaningful projects where we can build on our focused expertise and impact the communities in which we work. We strive to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues. We recognize the quality, motivation, and commitment of our employees and celebrate their achievements. Our offices have strong regional legacies, yet we are also a forward-thinking national firm focused on creativity, initiative, quality, sustainability, and social responsibility. That sense of social responsibility extends to our employees and our commitment to their well-being and success.

Inclusion and Belonging

At Architecture49, we strive to create inclusive work environments for everyone. We are committed to supporting a workplace where our people are respected, valued, accepted, and are encouraged to reach their full potential. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) help us build a culture of belonging: Black Professional People Network; CIRCLE (Indigenous); VIBE (2SLGBTQIA+); WOW (Women); and the Developing Professionals Network. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and achieving a representative work environment that reflects our people, communities, and clients. We encourage people from systemically marginalized groups to apply, including Indigenous Persons, Persons identifying with a disability/ies, 2SLGBTQIA+ Persons, Persons identifying as a visible minority, and Women. At A49, we take accessibility seriously and accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Please Note

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of A49. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).