Multi-Unit Residential Architect

LICENSED ARCHITECTS ONLY - Requires NSAA license + multi-unit residential experienceREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Must Have ALL:✓ NSAA License (or eligible for immediate licensure)✓ 3+ years multi-unit residential experience (4+ unit buildings, not single-family)✓ Advanced Revit/BIM proficiency (parametric design capability)✓ Fast-paced design experience (permit-ready drawings in weeks, not months)✓ Systems thinking mindset (standardization over one-off custom design)If you don't meet ALL five requirements, do not apply. We only consider qualified residential housing specialists.MANDATORY SCREENING QUESTIONSYour application MUST include detailed answers. Applications without complete answers will be automatically rejected.What multi-unit residential projects have you designed? Include project names, unit counts, your specific role, and timeline from concept to permit.Describe your Revit/BIM experience level. What parametric design tools have you used (Dynamo, Grasshopper, etc.)? Provide specific examples.What's the fastest you've delivered permit-ready drawings? Describe the project type, scope, and how you achieved speed without sacrificing quality.How do you approach design standardization vs. customization? Give an example of creating efficient design systems for repeated use.Are you available for immediate start on contract basis?COMPENSATION & OPPORTUNITYCONTRACT PHASE:$5,000-$7,000 per project (6-month projects)10-15 projects annually = $50,000-$105,000/year potentialProve your fit while earning competitive ratesFULL-TIME TRANSITION:Junior Architect: $100K base + 30% target bonus = $130K totalSenior Architect: $140K base + 35% target bonus = $189K totalFull benefits: Health/dental/vision, RRSP matching, $5K learning budgetStock options and latest tech/software includedThis compensation is 20-50% above Nova Scotia market rates because one A-player architect delivers 3-5x the impact of average talent.WHY THIS ROLE EXISTSEvery week of design delay costs a family another month waiting for housing. Traditional architecture treats each project as unique. We see patterns.Your mission: Create design systems that deliver permit-ready drawings in 7-10 days instead of 7 weeks. Your templates will enable hundreds of units annually through systematic excellence.You build what you design. Our vertical integration means your morning sketch becomes next month's foundation pour. When something could work better, you see it happen and fix it for the next project.A WEEK IN YOUR LIFEMonday: Review construction feedback from last month's design. Update your template. Better foundation detail saves 2 days per build.Tuesday: New 8-unit project. Adapt your standard design to sloped lot using parametric constraints. Done by lunch.Wednesday: Coordinate with engineer on ICF adaptation. Your structural understanding eliminates three revision cycles.Thursday: Permit submission. Your package is so complete, municipal reviewers thank you.Friday: Design sprint with team. Your modular mechanical room idea cuts costs 15%.TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTSEssential Tools:Advanced Revit/BIM with parametric design capabilityDynamo or Grasshopper experience preferredConstruction documentation across all building systemsEnergy modeling coordinationCross-discipline understanding (structural, civil, MEP basics)Performance Expectations:7-10 day design delivery90% first-pass permitsMinimal design-related construction delaysContinuous improvement mindsetWHO THRIVES HEREPerfect fit:Pattern finders who see systems where others see one-offsSpeed demons who deliver excellence on aggressive timelinesBuilders who want to see designs constructed immediatelyMission-driven professionals who measure success in families housedNot suitable for:Architects who need every project to be uniqueThose who love long contemplative design processesCandidates preferring corporate hierarchy over startup cultureCommercial/institutional specialists without housing experienceABOUT HELIOWe're a vertically integrated design-build firm solving housing through systematic excellence. We operate like a tech startup in a traditional industry—transparent, fast, obsessed with continuous improvement.12 people delivering what traditionally takes firms 5x our size—through systems, not bureaucracy. Work directly with founders and construction team on 12 projects underway with rapid scaling ahead.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSSubmit in this order:PDF portfolio showing multi-unit residential projects with timelinesComplete answers to the 5 mandatory screening questionsTwo professional references from multi-unit residential projectsCover letter explaining your approach to systematic design vs. custom architectureWe're interviewing for 2 architect positions this month. Fast process: Application → portfolio review → technical interview → offer.Ready to revolutionize housing design? Apply today. #J-18808-Ljbffr