Architectural Department Lead – OAA Licensed Architect

Company: Q Engineering Location: Richmond Hill, ON Position Type: Full-time Department: Architecture Reports To: Founder / Principal Engineer About Q Engineering Q Engineering is an Ontario-based multidisciplinary engineering and design consulting firm providing architectural design support, structural engineering, mechanical and plumbing design, civil/grading design, permitting, and professional consulting services. Our portfolio includes residential and commercial developments, building renovations, industrial facilities, municipal projects, and infrastructure-related assignments. As part of our growth strategy, we are expanding our architectural capabilities and seeking an experienced OAA Licensed Architect to lead our Architectural Department, manage our existing architectural team, strengthen our residential and commercial operations, and support our expansion into industrial, institutional, municipal, and infrastructure projects. Role Overview We are seeking a technically strong, commercially minded, and collaborative Architectural Department Lead who can take ownership of architectural operations while contributing to the company's long-term growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for four key areas: 1. Residential & Commercial Architectural Design · Lead and oversee architectural design for residential and commercial projects, including custom homes, additions, renovations, multi-unit residential developments, commercial tenant improvements, changes of use, and building conversions. · Review architectural drawings, specifications, permit packages, and design documentation for quality, accuracy, coordination, and compliance. · Provide technical direction regarding the Ontario Building Code, zoning bylaws, accessibility, municipal requirements, and applicable architectural standards. · Oversee architectural responses to municipal comments, permit revisions, and related technical coordination. · Coordinate architectural requirements with structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and other project disciplines. · Provide professional architectural review, signing, and sealing where required and authorized under the applicable OAA framework. · Support Project Management in meeting project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client commitments. 2. Architectural Team Leadership & Quality Control · Lead, supervise, and mentor Q Engineering's existing architectural and interior design personnel. · Review team assignments, technical capabilities, workload, project priorities, and deliverable quality. · Establish and improve architectural design standards, drawing templates, quality-control checklists, and documentation procedures. · Provide technical guidance and constructive feedback to architectural designers and technologists. · Coordinate with the Engineering & Design and Project Management teams to plan project hours, resources, deadlines, and responsibilities. · Improve efficiency, consistency, accountability, and communication without unnecessarily disrupting established workflows. · Identify training, staffing, and technology requirements as the department grows. · Foster a respectful, collaborative, and results-oriented team environment. 3. Industrial, Municipal & Infrastructure Development · Lead architectural components of industrial, institutional, municipal, and infrastructure-related projects. · Support architectural design and coordination for industrial buildings, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, municipal facilities, community centres, recreational facilities, and infrastructure support buildings. · Work closely with Q Engineering's Infrastructure, Engineering, and Procurement & Proposal teams on multidisciplinary opportunities. · Review RFQs and RFPs and prepare architectural scopes, methodologies, technical submissions, work plans, schedules, and fee estimates…

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