Location
Calgary - 4906 Richard Road SWBusiness
At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind – creating the best places to call home. From the development of award-winning, master-planned communities to the creation of well-designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community.
As part of Brookfield — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.
If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.
Job Description
Overview
The Architectural Technologist is responsible for the design, drafting, and production related tasks, while coordinating permit and architectural approval applications. This role is actively involved in improving existing products and acting as a liaison for internal and external business partners. As demand dictates, the Architectural Technologist supports new product development.
Key Responsibilities
Production
Set up individual job files
Request or complete plot plans and review for accuracy
Set up CAD/REVIT job files,
Apply for Architectural approvals
Make job specific changes to working drawings as per customer requests, Select exterior colors as required
Liaise with sales department in regards to change orders and requests for pricing
Liaise with construction department and or trade partners in regards to questions or concerns with drawings
Review job specific engineering, roof and floor layouts against completed working drawings
Distribute construction documents to Sales, Estimating, Construction and Trade Partners
Apply for building permits, Ensure production timelines are met
Review new stages for compliance with existing product and city by-laws, Complete new stage setup
Process Improvement & Document Management
Resolve onsite construction issues as they arise (framing, engineering, structural and roofing plans, finishing, electrical, etc.)
Complete Design Spec Changes (DSC) and AIM’s in CAD/REVIT master drawings. Issue DSC to housing group and maintain DSC electronic folders
Produce Marketing Brochures; create CAD/REVIT files, create marketing PDF’s and review 3D renderings as required
Produce and maintain tender drawings
Create and distribute Master Job Lists
Product Development
Complete working drawings for new plan options and new elevations
Participate in product development meetings (when required)
Participate in framing walk through of new product (Showhomes/prototypes)
External Relationships
Review floor and roof layouts as the need arises (supplier change, revised engineering)
Review and maintain current engineering for production
Review supplier products as new items are available
Liaise with City in regards to code, bylaw or application concerns and questions
Keep current on code, bylaw, engineering and industry changes by attending, but not limited to, industry seminars, information sessions, product demonstrations and Professional Home Builders Institute (PHBI) courses
Be a great partner with local City contacts and work with them to improve our turnaround time for permits
Team Training
Provide training to others (new team members, Sales, Construction, Estimating) with respect to production department procedures and areas of responsibility
Create & maintain training documentation as required
What You'll Bring:
Post-Secondary Diploma in Architectural Technologies, Civil Engineering or other related field
5+ years of industry experience
Solid understanding of industry, building code, and government requirements
Strong proficiency using MS Office, AutoCAD, and REVIT
Advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills
Effective communication skills; ability to connect with customers, team members and external partners
Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple competing priorities
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Your Opportunity - Canada
We are proud to offer our employees what they value most:
Competitive compensation
Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1
RRSP program, contributions begins day 1
Career development programs
Paid Volunteer Hours
Paid parental leave
Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options
Wellness and mental health resources
Pet insurance offering
A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community
We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.
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We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.