Team Lead, Architecture

We are seeking a proactive and technical Team Lead, Architecture to turn priorities into short-cycle plans and drive high-quality, on-time execution. You will lead the day-to-day work of the team, maintain rigorous architectural standards, and proactively resolve quality, constructability, coordination, and schedule challenges. With an eagle eye for detail and a continuous improvement mindset, you will strengthen both the team’s output and how the work gets accomplished.Caivan is one of Canada’s largest integrated land development, manufacturing, and homebuilding organizations. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Ottawa, Caivan is building across more than 50 communities throughout Ottawa and the Greater Toronto Area and holds a land portfolio of more than 50,000 lots. As we continue to grow, we are actively expanding our land and construction portfolios across the GTA, and exploring multiple built forms to deliver housing for families throughout the region.Why Caivan?
Industry Leading WagesAnnual Paid Operations Shutdown (in addition to Paid Vacation Days)Complimentary Daily Lunch ProgramFree ParkingLife Insurance where applicableGroup Benefits & Perks (including Goodlife & Bell Mobile)You will Bring
A University or College degree in Architecture or Engineering3-5 years’ experience in the Architecture field, including demonstrated experience leading the work of othersKnowledge of proper Windows folder structures, cloud syncing constraints and ability to follow department file naming protocolsUnderstanding of all phases of design delivery and constructionExceptional Skills Required
Exceptional communication skills: both written and verbalDemonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to design creative solutionsAttention to detail, organized, and self-motivatedAbility to create, propose, and maintain schedules and deadlinesKey Responsibilities
Plan and manage day-to-day workloads across the teamAssign tasks, track progress, remove blockers, and maintain visibility of deadlines and red conditionsMaintain departmental standards (templates, libraries, file structures, drafting and modeling standards, naming, and version control)Over-cycle team member duties when issues ariseCoordinate quality gates at the stages within their mandateCoordinate with internal and external stakeholders and relay schedules to hit timelinesResolve scope, schedule, constructability, and coordination conflicts within their mandateParticipate in departmental budgeting, code and file invoicesReport to the Architecture Leadership team the current condition of safety, quality, output, and cost for their mandatePerform and coach improvement activities across the Architecture value chainPerform any other duties as may be required by the organizationMandate Accountabilities
Lead architectural deliverables from early feasibility and schematic design through sales launch, detailed design, lot-specific production, permitting, and constructionEnsure drawing packages, designs, approvals, and production files are accurate, coordinated, complete, and delivered to committed schedulesCoordinate architectural, structural, HVAC, energy modeling, truss, floor, and manufacturing requirements to create buildable, production-ready solutionsLead internal and external design partners through key milestones, approvals, and architectural control requirementsMaintain alignment between approved product designs and Sales, Marketing, Design Studio, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Construction deliverablesProactively identify and resolve design, constructability, coordination, and production issues before they impact downstream teams or schedulesSupport production and construction by resolving technical issues quickly and using recurring challenges to drive improvements back into the design processWorking Conditions
Full time, in-person role within a collaborative project environmentTravel between Ottawa and the GTA, as requiredTravel to construction sites, consultant offices, and other company locations, as required
PPE is required at all times in field settings (steel toes, hard hat, Hi-Vis)
Holds a valid G license with access to a reliable vehicleExtended periods of computer work may be requiredWe carefully review all applications and will contact candidates whose skills, experience, and qualifications most closely align with the requirements of the position.Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support the application review and candidate screening process. All hiring decisions involve human review and oversight.We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the selection process, please contact Human Resources and we will work with you to meet your needs.This position is available due to an expanding Team.
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