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NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm. Our multi-disciplinary team of 800 professionals is active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK and UAE. Design thinking is a cornerstone of our purpose as it has for more than 85 years. We push the boundaries of what is possible to support people and the planet. Our hybrid environment lets you choose where you want to work – at the office, at home, or in a remote location, staying connected to your team through collaboration and design technology platforms.

As an Architect, you will apply and integrate technical detailing and material technologies to develop design solution into a concise set of construction documents. Using your ability to analyze and understand design intent you will produce efficient and effective technical design solutions. You will work with members of the design team to develop design solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of architectural projects. You will use your knowledge of detailing, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies to collaborate with other professional disciplines and have opportunities to coordinate the design through all phases of the project.

NORR is focused on low carbon high performance buildings, embracing a holistic design approach driven by our architects, interior designers and engineers. Our project experience extends across the entire spectrum of services and project types, from ground up buildings and repositionings, to coworking spaces and workplace strategies. We uphold a client-centric methodology on every project to deliver on business objectives and long-term value and efficiencies.

For more information on the types of commercial projects we have been involved in please go here.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develops technical designs and edits architectural drawings to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines, and budgetary requirements.
Performs design activities such as programming, code research, material and building systems research, laying out program components, and calculation of program and building areas
Evaluates site conditions and performs site surveys
Reviews project products, services, and shop drawings
Processes permit response letters and coordinates revisions with engineers and consultants to obtain necessary documentation and permits
Coordinates with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns

Required Skills

Experience in all phases of the project cycle is required
Architectural design software skills including Revit, AutoCAD and other architectural design software
Familiarity with MEP and Structural building systems and building codes is required
Have successfully completed related post-secondary education
Registered with a relevant professional architectural association is an asset

Required Experience

10-15 years of project work experience
experience in commerical field

NORR is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic: Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

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