Senior Designer, Product Development (Architectural Technologist)

Key Responsibilities:

Drive concept development and project manage new models from initial concepting through to sales release, working with key stakeholders across the operations team.

Complete new concept files using AutoCAD or Revit, adhering to internal Design Guidelines and Calgary Bylaws.

Create drawings for blacklines, floor plans, sections, pre-planned options, applying strong space planning to optimize every square foot for livability, buildability, and market appeal.

Coordinate and review with Architectural Controls to ensure drawings meet requirements.

Coordinate with trade partners and internal teams and engineering to develop efficient, constructible structural solutions (framing, floor, and roof systems), and bring innovative thinking in regard to new model standards and efficiencies.

Show Homes and Prototypes: Review & discuss onsite construction issues as they arise (framing, engineering, floor and roof layouts, finishing, electrical) and drive changes when required.

Manage contractor coordination by establishing drawing guidelines, providing architectural control direction, reviewing concepts, and issuing drawing markups.

Complete master working drawings for new elevations and plan options using Revit software for existing model database.

Attend scheduled meetings including but not limited to operations meetings, Sales/Construction meetings, product development meetings and framing walkthroughs.

Continuous exploration of methods to improve business practice and process, including recommending improvements based on evaluation of current business model where opportunities for improvement exist.

Encourage collaborative working environment for high team member engagement and positive working environment.

Participate in and provide training as needed to others (new team members, Sales, Construction, and Estimating) with respect to Product Development department procedures and areas of responsibility.

Support the ongoing maintenance of our design guidelines, drawing standards, procedures documentation, and reference library.

Liaise with municipal officials regarding building code, bylaw, and application questions or concerns.

Maintain positive relationships with industry officials, trades partners and suppliers.

Keep current on Alberta building code, bylaw and industry changes. This includes, but is not limited to, attending industry seminars, information sessions, PHBI courses, product demonstrations, engineering, etc.

What You'll Bring:

Post-Secondary Diploma in Architectural Technologies, Civil Engineering or other related field.

5+ years of meaningful experience in product development, within residential homebuilding industry; direct experience developing residential product in the Calgary market is a strong asset.

Strong knowledge of residential industry, building code, and government requirements.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team; a curious, self-directed, and motivated mindset with the drive to help us become the product leader in market.

Strong proficiency using AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Office.

Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated expertise in space planning, structural design, and innovative design thinking.

Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

Effective communication skills; ability to communicate with customers, team members and external partners.

Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple competing priorities.

Portfolio of relevant product development work required.