Job Captain (High-rise Residential)

  • Full-time

Company Description

We are a global team of dedicated and experienced architects, engineers, planners, designers and technology professionals who share a common desire – to help our clients create livable, sustainable, and advanced urban environments.

From high-rises to industrial buildings, schools to state-of-the-art hospitals, transit stations to highways, airports to toll systems, bike lanes to parks, we design every aspect of a truly integrated city for people to live, work, and play.

Our collaborative and combined approach focuses not only on creating the best solutions today, but also determining the right solutions for tomorrow. We believe cities in the future must be designed with intelligent systems, sustainable buildings, efficient infrastructure, and a human touch.

At IBI, we’re defining the cities of tomorrow.

Our values:

Integrity – We do what is right.

Partnerships – We work together.

Excellence – We pursue design excellence.

Innovation – We embrace ingenuity.

Community – We build community.

Job Description

Here's how we work: 

Join one of the largest architectural firms in the world, while retaining the chance to work in a boutique style team on some of the highest profile jobs in Toronto!  We are currently looking for a dynamic Job Captain to join our Toronto practice to work with our high-rise residential and commercial projects.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with a fast-paced, driven team with a proven success record in both design and technical excellence!  The successful candidate will ideally offer experience being involved in projects end to end along with strong production side experience (working drawings) – this will be imperative.  You will have hands-on experience with detailed drawings, strong ability to project manage/coordinate along with strong interpersonal skills to further develop relationships with clients and other consultants.  Furthermore, you will be someone who has a keen eye for detail, a strong critical thinker, and someone who enjoys tackling new challenges and opportunities.  This role will also be involved in design development. 

Check out some of our award-winning projects here: https://www.ibigroup.com/projects/?&tags=high%20rise%20residential,

 Most of the things you’ll work on:

  • Prepare working drawings for all BIM (Revit) projects (with some AutoCAD)
  • Responsible for the creation of technical content including details to the highest standard of excellence while ensuring the design intent is consistently maintained throughout the project 
  • You will work closely with the Project Manager and coordinate with other staff members as well as coordinating all aspects of the project with the Mechanical, Electrical and Structural consultants
  • Responsible coordinating and communication within the production team 
  • Assist with resolving difficult operating tasks or drawing production problems 
  • Keeping up to date on codes, construction practices, products, and technology 
  • Work with Contract Administration Department in processing project Shop Drawings and administrative paperwork 
  • Answering RFIs

Qualifications

You'll need to have:

  • Diploma in Architectural Technology or a University Degree in Architecture or current OAA member.
  • Minimum 10 years of related experience 
  • Mid rise and High rise residential experience preferred
  • MUST have hands-on experience with AutoCAD; Revit experience is an asset
  • MUST have high proficiency in developing architectural drawing packages and knowledgeable with detailing is expected
  • Knowledge of Ontario Building Code and Ontario Building Systems is expected
  • Strong communication (written and verbal) and time management skills 
  • Strong documentation skills
  • Site experience is an asset but not a necessity
  • Strong leadership and relationship building skills
  • Strong project coordination experience and ability to manage competing deadlines
  • A great roll-up-your-sleeves attitude where no task is too big nor too small, great critical thinking skills with an ability to think outside the box and work with minimal supervision.
  • All applicants MUST submit a portfolio with their resume; include examples of your hands-on experience with developing working drawings and detailed drawings.

Additional Information

This office is steps away from St. Clair station and is easily accessible by bike, TTC and car. Occupying 7 floors, with over 700 employees, it is the largest office at IBI Group. The floors are open concept and represent our collaborative approach to projects.

Office Perks:

  • Furnished patios on different floors to eat lunch, to have meetings and team BBQs
  • Charity Golf tournament in the summer
  • Softball team
  • Running group
  • Curling Funspiel
  • Ski/Snowboard Day
  • Health and Wellness competitions
  • Lunch room with ping pong tables and foosball table

IBI Group provides a competitive benefit package and pays association dues and licensing fees.

As part of IBI Group's selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver’s license record. #IBI

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. IBI Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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