Senior Architect

AR4 Architect 4

Regular/full-time

Department of Consumer Protection and Government Services

Planning and Delivery, Capital Projects Planning and Delivery

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 42680

Salary(s):   AR4 $81,213.00 - $106,027.00 per year

Closing Date:   May 15, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions across Manitoba and will remain in effect for 12 months. This competition may be used to appoint successful candidate(s) to current and future regular, term or acting status appointments subject to staffing approval. 

Capital Projects Planning and Delivery (CPPD) is a division within the Department of Consumer Protection and Government Services and is responsible for the delivery of all capital projects for the departments of Government Services, Education and Early Childhood Learning, Environment and Climate Change, Housing, Addiction and Homelessness, Justice, Municipal and Northern Relations.  This division of government consists of capital project management and professional/technical staff coming together to achieve the united mission of developing and delivering the Capital program and providing professional expertise in support of the client groups

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must possess a degree in Architecture
• Must be licensed as a registered architect with The Manitoba Association of Architects (MAA). If registered in another Canadian jurisdiction, the member must be eligible for registration with the MAA through the Reciprocity Agreement of Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Drivers' Licence
• Must be able to travel to various locations around the Province via air or ground transportation
• Must be able to work overtime as required

Qualifications:

• Expertise in architectural practices including facility space planning and programming, drawing and specifications development, review and coordination, project budgeting, and standards development
• Knowledge of construction practices, building codes, building envelope science, building environmental and energy considerations
• Experience with capital planning through condition assessment, project prioritization, scope development, and project budgeting  
• Experience in project management and contract administration
• Ability to manage staff by establishing work priorities and quality of deliverables
• Software experience including using Word, Excel and AutoCAD (or equivalent)  
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish trust with stakeholders, through conflict resolution and problem solving skills
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare comprehensive reports with analysis that include conclusions and recommendations
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to discuss complex matters

Duties:
This position, reporting to the Manager of the Architecture and Structural Engineering Group, is responsible for providing senior leadership and owner advocacy support to client departments and agencies of the government.  This is highly complex work with overall responsibility for providing professional architectural expertise and oversight in support of capital planning, project delivery, and capital portfolio management to the various client groups served.   The senior architect will oversee the development and maintenance of client group technical and professional standards.   Owner advocate support and feedback will be provided by the senior architect through all stages of project development for complex multi-disciplinary projects delivered by external consultant teams.  The senior architect will perform and oversee facility condition assessment and planning with consideration to client portfolio objectives and policies.   The senior architect will guide and oversee the in-house design and delivery of drawings and specifications issued under professional seal for select projects, including coordination of multi-disciplinary teams as required.   The senior architect will advise on complex matters relating to the work performed by outside consultants and contractors that will require professional opinion and judgement, conflict resolution, guided direction, and engagement with stakeholders using constructive communications. 

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