Description - External
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Primary Responsibilities
In the role of technical lead in our Ottawa Studio we would look to you for technical and contract administration experience on a variety of project types. The successful candidate must possess the drive, experience, and team spirit needed to help create great projects.
Responsibilities include:
• Maintain a culture of client-focused project delivery through high technical competency.
• Independently coordinate the work of a multidiscipline team through all phases of projects.
• Be involved in multiple projects at any one time.
• Actively participate as a member of our in-office studio, mentor junior intern architects, technologist within the team.
• Organize and participate in construction documentation i.e., leading-building envelope design, interior details, coordination with different disciplines.
• Provide construction administration on projects in CA Phases with oversight by the Principal in Charge.
• Collaborate with project design teams to facilitate project execution through highly skilled detailing.
• Leading coordination efforts with outside and internal engineering consultants.
• Performing QA/QC and implement project milestone QA/QC reviews, technical reviews across projects.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of Architectural specifications in contract documents and coordinate with specification writers.
• Be well-versed in implementation and application of OBC.
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture
• Must have experience on both small and large-scale projects
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD, Revit 3D Modeling and Microsoft Office
• Previous experience with an Architectural Consulting firm.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design / LEED / WELL
• Proficiency in French an asset but not required.
• Must have experience in preparation and layout of architectural contract documents and specifications
• Experience performing contract administration.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines, with minimal management oversight.
• Committed to being a team player who is willing to learn, expand their skillset and be versatile in tasks.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
• Professional, self-motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented with the flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications - External
Required Qualifications
• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 10 years related industry experience
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential
• Leadership and mentoring skillsets required