If you are interested in any of these career opportunities, please forward your resume to:
500-136 Market Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3B 0P4
Email: hr@lm-architects.com
All submissions will be considered confidential. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
LM Architectural Group and Environmental Space Planning consider our most valuable asset to be our staff. With a richly diverse group of passionate people, the quality of our staff, our service to Clients and our work has been recognized, over the years, with many major Canadian design awards from the Prairie Design Awards through to the Governor General of Canada’s Medal in Architecture. Our offices are centrally located in a restored former warehouse building in the heart of the historic Exchange District in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba. Our staff can easily walk, cycle, run or bus to work, with proximity and access to active transportation close at hand. Our strategic expansion requires the addition of career oriented, highly motivated individuals seeking an opportunity for advancement within our organization. Current opportunities include:
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
Are you a strong communicator skilled at coordinating with diverse disciplines and preparing detailed working drawings to plan for a project’s success? We would like to hear from you.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As Intermediate Architectural Technologist, you will provide coordination and technical support in the timely and accurate preparation of construction documents, working closely with Interior Designers, Architects and Job Captains (Lead Technologist). The candidate will assist Project Team Leads with technical aspects of the design and may act in the role of technical team member on projects with complex scope, with the amount of supervision dependent on a project’s complexity. The candidate’s background in preparing construction documents, supervising a production team and knowledge of building materials and construction techniques will be applied to projects with limited to moderate scope. The candidate will provide assistance to the Interior Designer or Project Architect during various phases as outlined below:
Construction Documents Phase:
From coordinating field work and analyzing sketches to preparing working drawings and other documents, the candidate must ensure documents are complete, accurate and support a well-presented product.
Bidding and Negotiation Phase:
Prepare and distribute bid documents, respond to inquiries, issue contract addenda and assist in review.
Construction Administration Phase:
Attend periodically to support Contract Administrator and report on progress meetings, prepare project correspondence, and conduct periodic site visits to assess whether construction is in conformance with contract documents. Support Contract Administrator and design team to review and issue project revisions and clarifications, review submittals, and maintain project drawings or BIM models for project closeout.
QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY REQUIREMENTS
• Diploma or Certificate in Architectural and Building Technology or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Certified Architectural Technologist
• Proficient in Word processing, design, AutoCAD and Revit applications.
• Knowledge of standard office policies and procedures
• Knowledge of procedures for the production of construction documents
• Background in building materials, specifications and construction techniques
• Understanding of building codes and standards/engineering disciplines to coordinate work
• Understanding of contractor coordination and various construction processes
We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about influential developments in the industry and knowledgeable in professional ethics that apply to the practice. You must demonstrate a passion for design excellence and innovation and be a strong communicator who is highly motivated, organized, assertive, and willing to contribute in an open and collaborative work environment. You must also be able to work independently, take initiative and seek input in a team setting to meet key goals and objectives.
Please provide PDFs of CV, portfolio, and cover letter letting us know why this position interests you and why you are the ideal candidate by emailing hr@lm-architects.com with the subject line “Architectural Technologist Position.” Salary negotiable based on level of experience.
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in us. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and believe strongly in diversity. Please note however that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.