At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative architectural projects from concept to construction.
- Company: Join a family-founded real estate development company with over 30 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy a supportive workplace, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for creativity and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community projects and see your designs come to life.
- Qualifications: Degree in Architectural Technology and 5+ years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
About Colpitts Developments
Colpitts Developments is a family-founded, privately held real estate development and construction company with deep roots in Fredericton and a history spanning more than 30 years.
Over that time, the organization has grown steadily into a fully integrated operation, delivering a broad range of residential, multi-residential, and commercial projects and maintaining a substantial portfolio of properties that it designs, builds, and manages long term.
Meridia is proud to partner with Colpitts Developments in their search for an Architectural Technologist/Designer to join their growing, in-house design team based in Fredericton.
Role Description
The Architectural Technologist/Designer plays a key role in delivering projects from early concept through construction within Colpitts’ integrated design and build environment.
In this role, you’ll work closely with senior leadership, internal project managers, and consultants to develop practical, buildable designs across a diverse range of residential, multi-residential, and commercial projects.
Unlike a traditional drafting role, this position carries a high level of design responsibility and autonomy.
The Architectural Technologist/Designer will be expected to apply sound design judgement, strong technical knowledge, and building code expertise while contributing creatively throughout the project lifecycle.
Your work will span concept design, site planning, permit and construction documentation, and construction coordination, ensuring quality, consistency, and feasibility at every stage.
- Developing architectural drawings and design packages from concept through construction.
- Preparing permit-ready and construction-ready drawing sets for residential and multi-residential projects.
- Applying and interpreting building code requirements and relevant bylaws.
- Contributing to site planning, land-use layouts, and massing studies.
- Coordinating architectural design with structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil consultants.
- Conducting site visits to verify conditions and support design accuracy.
- Creating 2D and 3D drawings, models, and visualizations as required.
- Collaborating closely with internal construction and project management teams during active builds.
- Managing multiple projects while maintaining design intent, quality, and schedules.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate brings a balance of technical strength, design judgment, and practical construction knowledge.
Your qualifications include
- Diploma or degree in Architectural Technology or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in an architectural design or technologist role.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian building codes; Part 3 requirements in particular.
- Experience with residential and multi-residential projects.
- Proficiency with CAD-based design software.
- Ability to independently develop accurate, buildable design solutions from concept through construction.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, in-office team environment.
- Additional Assets
- Prior experience using Vectorworks, and/or openness to learn.
- Site planning and land development exposure.
- 3D modeling and rendering experience.
- Understanding of construction sequencing and coordination.
Why Join Colpitts?
End‑to‑End
Impact: See your work come to life.
Contribute to projects from early concept and site planning through construction - then watch them succeed as long-term, Colpitts-owned assets in the community.
- Meaningful
- Design
Responsibility: Take real ownership of your work in an environment without rigid hierarchy, where your ideas, judgement, and technical expertise directly shape outcomes.
Integrated, In‑House
Team: Collaborate closely with design, construction, and project management professionals under one roof, enabling efficient decision-making and a strong connection between design and build.
Stability, Growth, and
Culture: Build a long-term career with a family-founded organization known for employee retention, professional development opportunities, and a supportive, family-focused workplace.
For more information contact Thomas Pugh, Partner, at 902-818-4506 and tpugh@kbrs. ca or Rick Neima, Senior Consultant at 902-488-2534 and rneima@kbrs. ca
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
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