Architectural Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Architectural Manager to join the Union Station Development Project (USDP) team during the development phase of this high-profile transit infrastructure initiative. This role is ideal for a Senior Project Coordinator or Assistant Project Manager (5-10 years) with a strong background in Institutional, Commercial, and Industrial (ICI) construction.

As the Architectural Manager, you will lead architectural coordination efforts, ensuring seamless integration between design and construction disciplines. You will play a key role in managing subcontractors, supporting estimating and scheduling, and driving quality and constructability outcomes in a collaborative Alliance model environment.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of Canada’s most iconic infrastructure projects. You’ll work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation, teamwork, and leadership are valued.

District Overview

Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. We serve the construction and mining industries and operate in Eastern Canada. 

Location

This position is based on our Union Station Project in Toronto.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural scope coordination across all project phases, with a focus on design-development and constructability.
• Perform quantity take-offs and support estimating by anticipating design requirements and making informed pricing assumptions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design interfaces (Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical – ASME).
• Manage Divisions 4–14 subcontractors, including scope parsing, contract alignment, and performance oversight.
• Support schedule development by sequencing work, verifying durations, and understanding interdependencies between activities.
• Collaborate with design consultants, construction teams, and commercial subcontractors to resolve issues and optimize outcomes.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are embedded in design and construction planning.
• Translate design intent into field-executable solutions, bridging the gap between drawings and construction realities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Architectural Technology, Construction Management, or Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical).
• 5–10 years of experience in ICI or institutional construction projects (e.g., transit, hospitals, schools, office towers, large retail).
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Autodesk Revit (model navigation), and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of Construction MasterFormat and subcontractor scope division.
• Demonstrated experience in design coordination and construction interface management.

Key Competencies:

• Detail-oriented with a strong technical foundation.
• Curious and proactive problem-solver.
• Self-sufficient and takes initiative.
• Collaborative and confident communicator.
• Strong relationships with commercial subcontractors. #LI-GH