Role overview

Senior Architectural Designer

KPA, the architectural firm within the Krahn Group of Companies, is looking for a creative, motivated, and experienced individual to join our team as a Senior Architectural Designer, based at our head office in Abbotsford, BC. The successful candidate will bring strong visual communication skills and the ability to develop, understand, and interpret building design parameters.

Reporting to the Design Manager or Project Architect, the Senior Architectural Designer champions KGC and KPA's commitment to design excellence while applying strong technical and communication skills to lead multidisciplinary teams through the conceptual and design development phases. Serving as a primary client contact, this role communicates project progress and status throughout all phases of a project.

Responsibilities

Deliver architectural services from pre-design through design development, construction, and management of the permit process
Create and execute project work plans, revising them as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
Proactively coordinate with the broader architectural team to ensure quality standards and project objectives are met
Manage day-to-day project tracking and maintain clear communication with the client and project team
Interpret, review, and contribute to the production and coordination of design drawings
Conduct field reviews and prepare reports
Manage client relationships and oversee project service delivery
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams through the design development phases
Establish and manage design-team budgets and schedules as required
Develop, track, update, forecast, and adjust project schedules and budgets throughout all phases of the project
Maintain project document control and procedures, ensure complete permit submissions to Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), and manage related resubmission requirements
Coordinate with multidisciplinary consultant teams, including structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, landscape, and specialty consultants, to ensure fully integrated and coordinated design solutions

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in architectural science or equivalent experience in the construction or design industry
8+ years’ project and design management experience in the multi-family residential sector (wood-frame construction knowledge preferred); a combination of commercial and multi-family wood-frame residential experience will also be considered
Knowledge of local building codes (Part 3 and Part 9), bylaws, and standards
Proficiency in Autodesk Revit 3D design software and rendering add-ons, with working knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD
A general understanding of the BC Energy Step Code or equivalent energy standards
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preference given to registered architects or persons with architectural education
Knowledge of and experience with planning and design issues addressed in Zoning and Development Permit processes
Experience planning and monitoring budgets
Experience coaching and mentoring junior staff
Skills in architectural design, permitting, and construction document production
Ability to interpret and manage time procurement of interdisciplinary design documents
Preference given to registered Architects and candidates with formal architectural education

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits
Professional development and growth opportunities
Work life balance
Banked Overtime
A collaborative, multi-disciplinary culture

If you possess the qualifications and are looking to advance your career, we want to hear from you. Apply today!Why KPA and the Krahn Group of Companies? The Krahn Group of Companies is a multidisciplinary building design firm specializing in commercial, industrial, and residential projects. For over 30 years, we have built a reputation for design excellence across British Columbia, Alberta, and other Canadian provinces by delivering innovative, comprehensive, and cost-effective design solutions. We offer excellent wages and benefits, as well as a variety of training and development opportunities for employees who are motivated to succeed and want to expand their horizons.

KPA and the Krahn Group of Companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work culture and environment — embracing diversity and valuing the differences that exist in our provinces, our workforce, and the people we serve.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.