Architectural Lead - Transit Facilities

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Job Description:

• Project Management: Oversee all phases of transit facility projects, managing multi-disciplinary teams to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery. Develop project schedules and manage resources.
• Architectural Expertise: Continuously develop knowledge in architectural design for transit facility projects from concept through to completion, while providing technical direction to staff. Lead the preparation of technical reports, studies, contract documentation including drawings and specifications and cost estimates.
• Client Relations: Act as the primary contact for clients as project manager or architectural lead for transit facility projects, maintaining relationships and addressing feedback. Conduct presentations to communicate project progress.
• Documentation and Compliance: Lead the preparation of technical reports, studies, contract documentation including drawings and specifications and cost estimates and ensure designs meet client and regulatory standards.
• Collaboration: Work with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and align objectives across departments. Encourage innovative design solutions that enhance functionality and aesthetics.
• Business Development: Identify new opportunities and assist in proposal development while contributing to the leadership of the Rail and Transit group.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and implement best practices in architectural design.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and development support to junior staff through coaching and training.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture (or equivalent) and at least 15 years of related experience, including supervisory roles.
• Proven ability to perform in a managerial capacity.
• Possess strong critical thinking skills, mentoring abilities, and excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and graphic).
• Experience in the preparation of technical memos, reports and contract documentation (drawings, specs, cost estimates).
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to analyze and develop innovative solutions.
• Experience with managing and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on complex transit projects from prelim/feasibility through to detailed design and construction.
• Experienced with Design-Build and alternative project delivery models.
• Proven leadership and business development capabilities with experience responding to proposals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, Google Suite and knowledge of current design software for use in architectural design assignments (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp).
• Ability to resolve technical issues, and manage internal budgets and staffing.
• Knowledge of building codes, regulations, sustainable design practices, CPTED principles, security systems, wayfinding and life safety best practices specifically for transit facilities.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions-and to help them see new possibilities.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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