Architecture Studio Manager

Overview

Become a part of our dynamic team dedicated to design excellence and architectural innovation. As a Studio Manager, you will significantly shape our studio's future and our projects by providing strong leadership, supporting staff development, and ensuring the highest standards of design and technical execution. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences and encourage passionate candidates who thrive on mentoring and collaboration to apply. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth and advancement for those looking to elevate their careers.

Your role

• Manage the design and delivery of key projects, collaborating closely with clients, staff, and Practice Leads.
• Ensure high-quality design standards and technical excellence throughout project delivery.
• Oversee project teams, providing mentorship and professional development support to junior staff.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive studio environment to drive innovative solutions.
• Contribute to the advancement of our practice and help shape the impact of our work across institutional sectors.

About you

• 10-15 years of experience in architecture, with institutional projects such as healthcare, transportation, or industrial.
• Master’s degree in architecture from a recognized Canadian institution. Registered, licensed Architect in Canada
• Strong organizational ability for managing resources, schedules, and project coordination including workload balancing and team allocation.
• Experience in overseeing daily studio operations and coordinating office functions such as project finance and invoicing, marketing, communications, and studio events.
• Leadership experience in conflict resolution, mentoring, managing, and inspiring teams of architects and designers while fostering a positive studio culture.
• Proven client-facing skills to manage relationships, set expectations, and guide project lifecycles with a proactive, adaptable, and “can-do” attitude.
• Passion for design, detail orientation, and commitment to continual improvement and advanced proficiency with architectural design software tools.
• Strong understanding of Construction Administration and quality assurance processes for architectural deliverables.
• Deep understanding of jurisdiction having authority approval processes, compliance requirements, codes, and regulations.

Compensation Range: 

Expected compensation for this role is between $120,000 - $150,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, location, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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