Parkin Architects Limited is an employee-owned, award-winning, architectural practice firm with a proven track record in practical, innovative and economical design. During a history spanning some 60 years, Parkin has designed some of Canada's most notable buildings.

Parkin's Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa offices serve both Canadian and international clients with the immediacy and attention of a local service. Parkin's design influence can currently be found in eight of Canada's provinces, and in Nunavut.

The employee-owned firm is staffed with well over 140 experienced architects, designers, project managers, administrative staff, including LEED, Evidence-Based Design and LEAN accredited professionals, many of whom are dedicated to specific market sectors. We believe in personalizing the design experience for clients and maintaining a hands-on approach to projects. Every project we undertake has the direct involvement of Directors and Principals. Promoting mutual trust, we address the full scope of a facility's operational requirements, from addressing technology and space needs to optimizing everyday movements, as well as employee health, well-being and productivity. Our unique ability to provide truly meaningful services to our clients is largely derived from the partnerships that we foster with them.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and negotiate contract terms with clients, suppliers, and sub-contractors.
• Maintain and organize project contract documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as legal and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate and resolve contract-related issues with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and change orders.
• Prepare and submit contract invoices and manage contract close-out processes.
• Collaborate with project managers and other teams to ensure project success.
• Manage and respond to RFIs (Request for Information) in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Assemble construction drawing revisions, including site plans, floor plans, elevations, building sections, wall sections, details, schedules etc.
• Participate and act on behalf of the form as the project CA lead during regularly scheduled site meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of experience in contract administration within the architecture or construction industry.
• Degree or diploma from an accredited institution in Architecture.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, building technology/assemblies, construction methodology, materials application, and interpretation of manufacturers' requirements.
• Proficiency in Revit, BIM 360, BIM Docs, BlueBeam, Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Fully versed in the BC Building Code and have experience with large-scale institutional buildings.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage time, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Self-motivated individual, capable of assuming increasing responsibility for both current and future projects and interested in growing with the firm.

This is a full-time position located in Vancouver, with a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are an experienced and dedicated professional with a passion for architecture and contract administration, and meet the requirements listed above, we would like to hear from you.

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