Architecture Job Captain

Overview

MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design is currently looking for an Architecture Job Captain to join our Client Programs Market team in Toronto, ON! You will be working in our Client Programs (CP) Market, where you will have the unique opportunity to work on global and national building programs with a focus on project and client leadership through all phases of design and delivery.

Our new Architectural Job Captain will be primarily responsible for development and execution of architectural construction documents. They work closely with outside consultants and coordinating with internal project teams through all phases of design and documentation. They will also be coordinating construction administration and project close-out activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of production and contract deliverables including field surveys, design drawings, construction documents, exhibits, and specifications. Primary focus is ensuring completeness of the work in alignment with the project contract and design intent, maintaining MG2 quality standards, and coordinating consultant deliverables. 
• Collaborate with internal design staff on the integration of design generated deliverables into contract documents and specifications. Individuals must display a detailed understanding of how jurisdictional requirements, client standards, and programmatic guidelines impact and inform design. 
• Coordinate project deliverables with external consultants and project partners. 
• Support code research and assist in coordination with AHJ representatives under the direction of a licensed architect.  
• Provide administrative support for project teams including, creating meeting agendas and minutes, updating project trackers, completing permit applications or checklists, maintaining RFI and submittal logs, and generating various types of project reports.
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of firm-wide documentation standards and procedures, including proper use of MG2 templates and graphic standards. Provide input to other staff members regarding implementation of design standards as required. 
• Assist with generating accurate and complete project specifications that align with project scope, design intent, and contractual deliverables.   
• Support quality assurance reviews in collaboration with licensed team members. 
• Assist in preparing materials for permitting under guidance of licensed professionals. 
• Support construction administration tasks under the supervision of the project lead. 
• Produce accurate and timely work in accordance with the project schedules and workplans. Work should demonstrate understanding of design intent and comprehension of project budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master‘s degree in Architecture or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in a professional architecture or design firm.
• Proficiency with Revit, Auto-CAD, and MS Office.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing collaboration software such as Bluebeam, Miro, and Teams.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating architectural construction documents; Previous documentation of various project types, scale, and complexity preferred. 
• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of construction administration including RFI / submittal review, generating field reports, and project close-out procedures. 
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, we value our employees with great benefits and worthwhile programs. We are proud of the many initiatives at MG2 such as our focus on Sustainability and Inclusion & Belonging. We promote MG2 culture firmwide and within each of our offices through monthly recognition, happy hours, summer events, and an end of year Holiday Party to celebrate our accomplishments. People make the place at MG2 – Join our growing firm today!

MG2 offers competitive benefits that support our employees in their life and career. This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to:

• Employer provided employee healthcare plan and reduced cost premium plans, life insurance, and short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off, 7 paid Holidays, and an additional 2 Floating Holidays.
• Employer sponsored Family Planning Program and employer Paid Parental Leave.
• Learning & Career Development opportunities.
• Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.
• Participation in a 401K program including eligible company match percentage, after waiting period.