Job Description

Technical Project Lead
Commercial, Industrial & Public Sector Projects
Technical Leadership. Project Delivery. Team Coordination.
Salary Range: $95,000 to $115,000 based on experience

About the Firm

This nationally established architecture and interior design practice has built a strong reputation delivering complex commercial, industrial, and public sector projects across Canada. With multiple studios across Eastern Canada and an expanding presence in British Columbia, the firm has successfully delivered projects throughout the Lower Mainland for many years.

The practice is known for thoughtful design, strong technical delivery, and collaborative project processes. Their work spans industrial facilities, commercial developments, public infrastructure, transportation related facilities, and community focused projects, requiring close coordination between clients, consultants, and project teams.

As their presence in Western Canada continues to grow, the firm is expanding its Vancouver presence and strengthening its regional footprint while maintaining close collaboration with their established teams in Eastern Canada.

Why Join This Team?

This is an opportunity for a senior Technical Project Lead to play a key role in overseeing technical delivery and project coordination across a range of complex projects throughout Western Canada.

You will work closely with architectural teams across Canada, helping guide projects through technical development, documentation, consultant coordination, and construction administration. The position offers strong autonomy and visibility, allowing you to contribute directly to project execution standards, technical quality, and overall project success.

The role begins as a remote position, with ongoing collaboration and coordination with national teams. As the firm continues to grow its Vancouver presence, there is meaningful opportunity for long term growth, leadership, and influence in shaping the local studio.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Technical Project Lead registered,with 10+ years of experience working within architecture firms and strong technical expertise across all phases of project delivery.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in commercial and industrial architecture, along with experience coordinating technically complex projects. Exposure to public sector work is considered an asset.

This role is heavily focused on technical leadership, project coordination, consultant management, and ensuring the successful execution of projects from design development through construction completion. You will work closely with internal project teams, consultants, contractors, and clients to ensure high quality documentation, strong coordination, and efficient project delivery.

The successful candidate will be highly detail oriented, technically strong, collaborative, and comfortable leading project teams while mentoring intermediate staff and technologists.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical project delivery through design development, construction documentation, and construction administration phases
• Oversee project coordination between architectural teams and external consultants including structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines
• Review drawing packages and technical documentation for quality, coordination, constructability, and compliance
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to technologists, interns, and intermediate staff
• Coordinate BIM workflows and support project delivery standards across teams
• Work closely with project managers and senior leadership to maintain schedules, deliverables, and project alignment
• Support construction phase services including RFIs, site instructions, submittal reviews, shop drawing reviews, and site reviews
• Coordinate with contractors and consultants to resolve technical and construction related issues
• Assist in developing and maintaining technical standards, documentation processes, and quality assurance procedures
• Collaborate closely with remote project teams across Canada to support successful project delivery
• Maintain strong communication with clients and stakeholders throughout project execution

Qualifications

• Architectural Technology diploma or degree from an accredited institution
• 10+ years of professional experience within architecture firms
• Strong technical experience across all project phases with a focus on documentation and construction delivery
• Demonstrated project experience in commercial and industrial architecture
• Experience working on public sector projects is considered an asset
• Strong consultant coordination and technical detailing experience
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and BIM based workflows
• Excellent understanding of building systems, construction detailing, and constructability
  Strong knowledge of BC Building Code and local municipal approval processes
• Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with remote project teams
• Experience mentoring and guiding intermediate technologists and production staff
• Interest in contributing to the continued growth of the firm’s Western Canadian presence

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Remote work flexibility with strong collaboration across national teams
• Opportunity to play a key role in expanding the firm’s presence in British Columbia
• Leadership growth potential as the regional studio continues to develop
• Professional development support and continuing education opportunities
• Exposure to complex projects across Canada
• A collaborative and technically driven practice with a strong national reputation

If you are an experienced Technical Project Lead or Senior Technologist with strong commercial and industrial project experience and a passion for technical excellence and project delivery, I would love to connect.

Apply today or reach out directly to Dara at dchita@talentsphere.ca to learn more.

Job # 16817343