At NORR, our residential portfolio spans decades and project types. We design multi-family buildings and spaces that help to establish smart cities and resilient neighborhoods, with a focus on walkable communities, certified healthy buildings and carbon reduction strategies. Optimizing square footage and managing space standards is at the core of our designs. Our dedicated team leverages a knowledge base of program metrics that covers the spectrum of integrated developments (transit-oriented and community-focused), low-, mid- and high-rise apartments, adaptive reuse, townhomes, attainable housing and senior living.

Learn more about our Residential Portfolio.

As a Designer, you will work with other members of the design team in order to develop design solutions appropriate to the context, budget and aesthetic requirements of architectural projects. You will collaborate with other professional disciplines and have opportunities to coordinate the design through all phases of the project.

Duties and Responsibilities

Compiles information from reports and published documents; evaluates and analyzes the information to understand broad requirements of project
Develops architectural designs, to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines and budgetary requirements
Coordinates design intent with other disciplines
Integrates engineering requirements, site surveys and field review information, adhering to applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements
Prepares design reports, drawings and models following office standards
Performs site visitations to determine compliance with construction documents; identifies any deviations and liaises with owner and contactor to resolve issues in a timely manner
Reviews project products, services, and shop drawings to ensure adherence to project documents, relevant jurisdictional codes and corporate quality controls

Required Skills

Experience in all phases of the project cycle is required
Architectural design software skills including Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, PhotoShop, 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

Required Experience

7-10 years of project work experience
Experience in Residential projects is an asset
Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $105,000.00 /annually

Designer, Residential

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