lapointe magne et associés architectes is hiring
Architect with LMIA

Languages

• French

Education

• Master's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

• 5 years or more

On site

• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work setting

• Architectural firm

Tasks

• Adjust their designs to conform to limiting factors such as budget allocation and cost of materials
• Award construction contracts to building contractors
• Consult with clients to determine the type, style and purpose of renovations or new building construction being considered
• Generate building plans and detailed drawings to be used by contractors and tradespersons
• Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects
• Participate in contract negotiations
• Prepare documents showing both the structural needs and the materials required for construction
• Project management
• Supervise the preparation of drawings, specifications and other construction documents for use by contractors and tradespersons
• Work in limiting factors, such as town planning laws and environmental impact assessments
• Conceptualize and design buildings and develop plans describing design specifications, building materials, costs and construction schedules
• Office management
• Construction site supervision
• Prepare sketches and models
• Perform architectural research
• Conduct feasibility studies of building projects
• Supervision of technologists, technicians and other architects
• Estimate costs
• Proposal preparation
• Write plans describing project specifications and construction schedules
• Interior design (general)
• Monitor activities on construction sites to ensure compliance with specifications
• Conduct feasibility studies and financial analyses of building projects

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people
• Contractors
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Membership in l'Ordre des architectes du Québec
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Computer and technology knowledge

• Adobe Photoshop
• MS Office
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk REVIT
• SketchUp
• Adobe Suite
• InDesign

Architectural specialization

• Public buildings
• New construction
• Renovation
• Site inspections
• Institutional
• Interior and space planning
• Restoration and/or preservation

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Drafting

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Flexibility

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan