At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting architectural projects from concept to completion while collaborating with a diverse team.
- Company: Join EastPoint, a dynamic architectural and engineering firm with over 20 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a creative team dedicated to delivering over 10,000 successful projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on innovative building designs that shape communities across Canada.
- Qualifications: Master’s degree in architecture and at least five years of related experience required.
The predicted salary is between 83700 - 102300 $ per year.
Position: permanent, full-time (40 hours a week), based out of the office at 1801 Hollis, Halifax, NS, Canada
About East Point
East Point is a multi-discipline architectural and engineering firm based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Owned by its management and senior employees, East Point’s leadership has worked together as a team for more than 20 years.
It is the successor firm of Whitman Benn and Associates, which originated in 1933.
We service an array of industrial, government, institutional, and commercial clients.
Through decades of experience, East Point has accumulated a deep understanding of design, construction, accessibility, energy, costs, regulatory issues, environmental, and technical solutions to support our clients.
We believe we can work on the most challenging and rewarding projects, anywhere, with the right people.
Our entrepreneurial spirit has allowed East Point to enter new markets and deliver more than 10,000 projects.
We’ve put our creativity into multidisciplinary projects from facility upgrades to community housing improvements, from new public infrastructure to transformative landmark buildings.
We work on large and small projects to shape places, not only in Nova Scotia, but across Canada and beyond.
We are proud of our diverse team from across Canada which has grown since our founding to more than 200 architects, engineers, designers, and professionals.
About Our Opportunity
Reporting to the VP of Architecture, the Senior Architect provides architectural, technical, and design expertise while coordinating the successful completion of assigned building projects.
Your work will include managing projects from initiation and developing building programs through the phases of schematic, design development, construction documents, tender, construction administration, and warranty phase.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of conceptual design, building planning and detailing, and construction documentation and administration.
- Primary Accountabilities
- Design safe, accessible, cost effective and efficient building layouts for the construction of new buildings, additions and renovations of existing facilities.
- Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and respectful manner with East Point’s fully in-house Architecture and Engineering Team.
- Lead a project team of internal and external professionals, consultants and service providers on various projects.
- Complete project designs on schedule and within budget.
- Identify, analyze and mitigate project risks.
- Assist with proposal preparation and East Point’s marketing.
- Ensure technical and design quality control.
Skills / Training Requirements
- Master’s degree in architecture,
- Five (5) years minimum architecture related experience.
- Registered member of the Nova Scotia Association of Architects (NSAA) or meet the requirements to become registered.
- Excellent understanding of the National Building Code of Canada.
- Experience leading and motivating a project team while inspiring confidence and creativity.
- Strong technical background and firm understanding of the construction industry and architecture and engineering principles.
- Excellent professionalism and judgement in risk management.
- Experience working with client stakeholders and providing feedback or negotiating contracts and agreements.
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Architect in Halifax employer: EastPoint
EastPoint is an exceptional employer located in Halifax, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to mentorship opportunities and professional development while working on impactful large-scale projects. The firm values work-life balance and provides a supportive environment where your contributions are recognized and celebrated.
