Building Design Specialist

7 days ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada NORR Full time

About NORR

NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm. Our multi-disciplinary team of 800 professionals is active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK and UAE. Design thinking is a cornerstone of our purpose as it has for more than 85 years. We push the boundaries of what is possible to support people and the planet.

Our Hybrid Environment

We offer a hybrid work environment that lets you choose where you want to work – at the office, at home, or in a remote location, staying connected to your team through collaboration and design technology platforms.

Public Sector Expertise

Public sector decision-makers look to NORR's experienced team to help navigate the full project cycle from planning to design to execution. Our extensive work in public buildings ranges from government campuses and embassies to cultural buildings and museums.

About the Role

As a Design Professional for Public Buildings, you will apply and integrate technical detailing and material technologies to develop design solutions into a concise set of construction documents. Using your ability to analyze and understand design intent, you will produce efficient and effective technical design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develops technical designs and edits architectural drawings to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines, and budgetary requirements.
  • Performs design activities such as programming, code research, material and building systems research, laying out program components, and calculation of program and building areas.
  • Evaluates site conditions and performs site surveys.
  • Reviews project products, services, and shop drawings.
  • Processes permit response letters and coordinates revisions with engineers and consultants to obtain necessary documentation and permits.
  • Coordinates with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns.

Requirements

  • Experience in all phases of the project cycle is required.
  • Architectural design software skills including Revit, AutoCAD and other architectural design software.
  • Familiarity with MEP and Structural building systems and building codes is required.
  • Have successfully completed related post-secondary education.
  • Registered with a relevant professional architectural association is an asset.

Preferred Experience

  • 5-7 years of project work experience.
  • Experience in Public Buildings projects is an asset.

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