Senior Architect (Major Aviation Infrastructure)

Job Description

Position Summary

WW+P is seeking Senior Architects to join our Toronto Studio and support the delivery of a major aviation infrastructure project.

The successful candidates will possess strong technical expertise, advanced Revit proficiency, and significant experience developing and leading architectural design and construction documentation packages from Schematic Design through Issued for Construction (IFC). Working under the direction of a Project Manager and Technical Lead, the Senior Architect will be responsible for coordinating architectural deliverables, leading production teams, managing technical design development, and supporting multidisciplinary project coordination in a complex airport environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of architectural design and technical documentation from Schematic Design (SD) through Design Development (DD), Construction Documents (CD), and Issued for Construction (IFC).
• Produce, coordinate, and review complex architectural drawing packages using Revit.
• Develop technical solutions that satisfy project requirements, code compliance, operational constraints, and constructability considerations.
• Coordinate architectural design and documentation with structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, baggage handling, security, and specialty consultants.
• Participate in design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination meetings, and stakeholder workshops.
• Review consultant drawings and models to identify conflicts and resolve coordination issues.
• Support quality assurance and quality control reviews at key project milestones.
• Assist in responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and supporting construction administration activities.
• Mentor intermediate and junior architects, technologists and BIM staff.
• Support project planning, work-sharing, and production scheduling to meet project milestones and deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, airport standards, and project-specific design criteria.

Key Outcomes

• Leads the production of coordinated, high-quality architectural deliverables.
• Maintains model integrity and drawing quality across all project phases.
• Supports successful delivery of major airport infrastructure projects within schedule and quality expectations.
• Serves as a trusted technical resource for project teams and clients.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Licensed Architect (OAA) or eligible for registration in Ontario is considered an asset.
• Minimum 10-15 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects from SD through IFC documentation.
• Extensive experience preparing and coordinating construction documents for large, complex projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit is required.
• Strong understanding of BIM workflows, model management, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Thorough knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, National Building Code, accessibility requirements, and industry standards.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Construction Administration experience is considered an asset.
• Aviation, transportation, healthcare, institutional, or large public infrastructure experience is preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strong technical and construction documentation skills.
• Advanced Revit and BIM proficiency.
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality management.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across large multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive problem solver with sound technical judgment.
• Ability to balance design intent, schedule requirements, and constructability considerations.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and adaptable in a fast-paced project environment.

Preferred Experience

• Aviation, transit, or other operationally complex infrastructure projects.
• Progressive Design-Build (PDB), Design-Build, P3 or other alternative delivery models.
• Large-scale renovation, expansion, or phased construction projects.
• Projects requiring continued operations during construction.
• Experience coordinating highly serviced and technically complex facilities.

Additional Information

WW+P offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Full Health and Dental benefits, including a $1000 Health and Wellness Spending Account.
• Parental Leave top-up of 75% for 13 weeks*
• A generous Professional Development Allowance of $1500, as well as covering licensing fees.
• A Group Retirement Savings Plan with a matching component.
• A generous amount of vacation, sick and personal time, as well as a studio-wide closure over the holidays in December.
• Flexible work hours; and
• Engaging and fun social events, with opportunities to participate throughout the year including ski days, holiday parties, weekly forums, design work shops and more!

*after 6 months of service

The salary range for this role is $100,000 to $120,000 commensurate based on experience and level.

How do I apply?

Candidates may apply through our HR platform.

As an employer committed to employment equity, WW+P encourages applications from members of equity-seeking communities, including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. We encourage members of equity-seeking groups to self-identify within the cover letter in their application.

If you require any form of accommodation during the application process, please let us know how we can assist.