Intermediate-Senior Landscape Architectural Technologist

DIALOG is a fully integrated multi-disciplinary design firm incorporating architectural, engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, sustainability, urban design and planning services. Our special culture and spirit is founded on a unique collaborative approach to clients and communities.

We work at the intersection of art and science to create places people love to live, work and play. We design projects of every size and level of complexity, from houses to hospitals, office buildings to police headquarters. We are motivated by taking on difference-making projects that influence the long-term health of people and our environments. What you will find here is passion without pretence; a group that loves coming to the studio every day, rolling up its sleeves, interpreting the visions of our clients, and bringing beautiful, functional places into being.

About the Role

Reporting to the Principal and Project Manager regarding project schedules, construction cost issues, and design resolution in contract documents stages, the Landscape Architectural Technologist is an integral part of the Landscape team.

Responsibilities

·         Proficiency in electronic drawings through AutoCAD, managing the AutoCAD drawing applications and plug-ins, with an emphasis on those with applications for contract documents, with periodic reporting to studio staff on AutoCAD file management, plug-ins and updates.

·         Manages and updates working drawing project templates and details libraries on server.

·         Directs technical team in administration and filing of project working drawing documents, on server and in 'real world' library.

·         Ongoing development of expertise in technical detailing and cost estimating

·         Responsible for preparation and production of project specific design and construction drawings, Development Permit drawings and schematic illustrations under the direction of the Principal and Sr. Designer. Familiarity is required with the requirements of approving authorities.

·         Schematic Design and Design Development: Reporting to the Project Manager, undertakes in a self-directed manner the preparation of base plans to be utilized in these stages. Familiarity is required with the requirements and approvals by Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Deliverables include the development and preparation of plans for Development Permit Applications and associated approvals (e.g. Edmonton Design Committee & Calgary Urban Design Review Panel).

·         Contract Documents: Reporting to the Project Manager, this position has overall responsibility for the oversight, management and execution of the preparation of project working drawings. Overall responsibility for coordination and development of 'project manual' with the Technical Manager.

·         Contract Administration Assistance: Oversight, management and execution of the preparation of IFB and IFC project working drawings. Assists Contract Administrator with shop drawing reviews.