You’re well-suited for this Architect position if you:

• Are passionate about architecture and design’s role in solving complex societal challenges
• Have a minimum of four years of experience as a registered Architect (AIBC, AAA, OAA, etc.), in designing public buildings and community spaces, as well as experience in planning or designing urban space
• Have a progressive understanding of architecture, the design of public spaces, and future technology trends
• Appreciate high-quality architectural design and the ability to apply rigor and design intent to all levels of detailing
• Are experienced in developing projects from start to finish with minimum supervision, including conceptualizing, designing, construction, contract documents, and liaising with contractors, specialist sub-consultants, and clients
• Are proficient in SketchUp, Revit, and Adobe InDesign Suite
• Have strong technical, graphic, organizational, and communication skills
• Are committed to professionalism and can either self-direct your work or collaborate as a team
• Direct site supervision and construction administration experience an asset

We are looking for people who:

• Believe in design excellence and have a strong portfolio to back it up
• Are committed to developing their technical abilities and understanding of how buildings are realized
• Have strong communication skills (written and verbal/interpersonal) and a positive attitude

If this new opportunity excites you and you want to express your interest, please prepare a submission to us: include your resume, portfolio and most importantly we want to know what you are passionate about and why hcma is right for you. Send this along to careers@hcma.ca. You must be legally eligible to work in Canada and provide supporting evidence prior to any potential offer of employment. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Responsibilities

• Compiling the following documents and ensuring they are complete and on standard templates before distribution; Shop drawings, RFI responses, change orders, payment certificates, and field reports.
• Documents for Occupancy and project completion including deficiency reports, Letters of assurance, and O+M manuals review.
• Review, evaluate, and distribute priority correspondence to appropriate team members.
• Tracking document status & timelines.
• Manage, maintain, and log incoming documents into the project document tracking database.
• Requesting responses internally and externally to ensure schedule integrity.
• Assist with improving/ creating CA protocols, including templates, and framework.
• Liaising with our technical support committee to implement improved protocols and templates.
• Assisting with managing construction close-out procedures.
• Assisting with occupancy testing protocols.
• Assisting with the preparation of contracts and project-specific insurance.
• Preparing labels, binders, and transmittals for contracts (mostly in digital format).
• Assisting with creating fee letters, tracking scope increases, and extra fee requests.
• Assisting with project invoicing, budget summary reports, and tracking project budgets.

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities

• Experience and knowledge of various construction contracts an asset.
• Understanding of building science and construction details is an asset.
• Resourceful, flexible, and adaptable to changing demands and priorities.
• Revit and/or AutoCAD experience will be a bonus.
• Experience with construction management software (ie Procore) is a bonus.

Education & Experience

• 2+ years experience in contract administration.
• A diploma in Architectural Technology is an asset

If this new opportunity excites you and you want to express your interest, please prepare a submission to us: including your resume, portfolio; and most importantly we want to know what you are passionate about and why hcma is right for you. Send this along to careers@hcma.ca. You must be legally eligible to work in Canada and provide supporting evidence prior to any potential offer of employment. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

We are looking for Architecture Student Interns to join our Edmonton and Vancouver offices, for a 4 or 8-month placement starting in January 2023.

What you’ll do:

• Participate in all aspects of office life
• Be exposed to and engage in critical design thinking
• Participate as team members in real architectural projects of various scales and complexity
• Research products, sites, and construction methods as part of a project team
• Produce strong graphics to support presentations, proposals, reports, engagement, and project presentations
• Build working models at various scales to assist design exploration
• Assist in marketing initiatives
• Gain exposure to proposal writing
• Bring their own particular interest to us and enhance our office culture.

Ideally, you bring:

• Work with their hands and their minds
• Bring a positive attitude to a wide variety of tasks
• Contribute eagerly and learn from others
• Believe in design excellence and have a strong portfolio to back that up
• Studying towards a B.Arch or higher.

What we offer:

• Colleagues working across architecture, social impact, communications design, and sustainability
• A diverse range of projects with purpose-driven clients who share hcma’s values
• The chance to help a small, friendly, and ambitious interior design team grow
• Exploratory firm initiatives including an artist-in-residence program, hcma Day, and various community events
• The stability and resources of an established but forward-thinking firm committed to pushing the social impact of design

If this opportunity excites you and you want to learn more, please reach out to us at careers@hcma.ca Be prepared with a resume and portfolio, but most importantly we want to know what you are passionate about and why hcma is right for you. We appreciate your interest and thank you for taking the time to consider this opportunity, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  No phone calls, please.