Job Description

ZGF is seeking a Senior Architect with 15+ years of professional experience to join our team. We are looking for self-directed and thoughtful individuals with excellent communication and technical skills.
The role is based in our Vancouver office where we ideate, collaborate, and create, supported by a culturally diverse group of design professionals every day. Our team thrives on multi-disciplinary engagement while practicing at the intersection of architecture, interiors, and urban design and are distinguished by our creativity, curiosity, and goal of bringing design excellence to every project.
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• Are a leader with the skills and experience necessary to act effectively as a Project Architect with an emphasize on the technical aspects of complex projects.
• Oversee technical aspects of the project including detailing, coordination, and building performance.
• Seek engagement and collaboration at all levels, including the internal and external design team, clients, and contractors.
• Are energized to create something new every day and eager to collaborate in a team.
• Bring a track-record of success with complex, multi-phase projects in healthcare, mixed-use, civic, government, institutional research facilities, and higher education to the firm.
• Mentor and manage staff.
• Work collaboratively with others toward design solutions.
• Are responsible for the effective performance of the Project Team regarding project quality, schedule, and budget.
• Contribute to general office-wide initiatives.
• Demonstrate motivation in seeking new responsibilities and challenges.

• Professional Architectural degree and a minimum of 15 years of related experience.
• Licensed Architects are strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office.
• Experience in Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, and other forms of project delivery.
• Well-rounded, strategic thinker with an integrated approach to design, management, and technical project resolution.
• Highly motivated, proactive and passionate.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent team communication skills, design presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Experience in a variety of building types, building materials, technical design, and construction techniques.
• Significant knowledge, expertise, and initiative to explore and carry out new or complex assignments requiring the development of innovative techniques and procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and communication skills.
• Ability to navigate complex situations requiring diplomacy, interpersonal skills, and judgement.
• Ability to perceive the goals of others, help to set priorities on projects and initiatives, and positively motivate individuals within the context of projects and the firm.
• Ability to communicate knowledge and experience throughout the Architectural Group.
• Ability to develop and process fee proposals and contractual agreements for a project.

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