Overview:
At Gannett Fleming TranSystems, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.
Excellence Delivered As Promised. It's more than a slogan. It's our standard. It's the expectation we place upon ourselves as individuals and as a company. It represents our commitment to our valued clients, industry partners, and employees. It's our earnest pledge to do what we say. It's the core of who we are as a firm and the foundation upon which all of our relationships and projects are built.
Responsibilities:
At GFT, our architecture team is at the forefront of innovative design, shaping inspirational, sustainable, and aesthetically striking structures that stand the test of time. Collaborating with a diverse group of industry experts and our in-house engineering teams, our architects leverage advanced technologies and creative solutions to deliver exceptional projects that positively impact and reshape communities. Explore some of our signature architecture projects.
GFT is seeking a Senior Architect to join our Buildings & Facilities Business Group in Toronto, ON. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Toronto office.
What you'll be challenged to do:
As a Senior Architect, you will be a trusted advisor and play a pivotal role in driving innovation and transformation in architectural design. You will develop and implement strategic design initiatives, leveraging your specialized knowledge and visionary leadership to influence and mentor teams. Your contribution will optimize performance, solve high-level problems, and leave a legacy of industry recognition and influence.
In this capacity, you will be responsible for the following:
* Administer and supervise design projects with a focus on planning, directing, coordinating, and overseeing the work of Architectural staff to ensure technical accuracy, safety, constructability, maintainability, cost-effectiveness, and timely completion.
* Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments, ensuring all align with the strategic goals and vision of the client.
* Assist the Principal Architect in planning and developing architectural projects, engaging in the exploration of subject areas, defining scope, and developing novel concepts and methods.
* Lead the execution of designs with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary coordination, playing a crucial role in executive decision-making.
* Utilize advanced computer software knowledge to convey project intent and ensure seamless communication of concepts to clients and project teams.
Qualifications:
What you will bring to our firm:
* Bachelors of Architecture Degree and/or a Master of Architecture.
* Membership in good standing with the Ontario Association of Architects (professional seal as required).
* Advanced skills with Revit; minimum 10 years of experience required.
* Minimum 10 years of experience in a Canadian Architectural Office, particularly with medium to large scope projects.
What we prefer you bring:
* Proven experience leading and contributing to a variety of project types, including but not limited to industrial, institutional, commercial, transportation (Transit + Aviation), and research facilities.
* Demonstrated Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in Life Sciences projects-such as laboratories, cleanrooms, R&D facilities, or GMP environments-is strongly preferred.
* Ability to translate complex client needs into innovative and compliant design solutions across multiple sectors.
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