Senior Aviation Architect

Senior Project Architect Aviation)
Toronto, ON
$110,000-$160,000
Active Position

A nationally recognized architecture and design firm with offices across Canada is seeking a Senior Project Architect, Senior Associate (Aviation) to join its Toronto team. The firm works across multiple sectors including commercial, mixed-use, healthcare, public, industrial, transportation, and aviation.

The Opportunity

This is a senior leadership role requiring proven aviation project experience. The successful candidate will provide high-level design direction, oversee complex projects from concept through construction, mentor team members, and contribute to business development and client relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from concept through construction documentation and contract administration

• Provide senior design oversight on large, complex aviation projects

• Guide and mentor project teams

• Collaborate with project managers on scope, budgets, schedules, and staffing

• Lead client meetings, presentations, and consultant coordination

• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulatory authorities

• Contribute to business development, proposal submissions, and client pursuits

• Support firm leadership in resourcing, performance management, and operational initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Architecture from an accredited program

• Registered Architect in good standing with a provincial regulatory body

• 15+ years of professional experience, including significant aviation project work

• Strong leadership and project management experience

• Experience delivering complex public sector or institutional projects

• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and client relationships

• Proficiency in Revit (AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite considered assets)

• Strong communication, presentation, and business development skills

• Eligibility for required security clearances considered an asset

Whats Offered

• Leadership opportunity within a well-established national firm

• Exposure to high-profile aviation and public-sector projects

• Collaborative, design-focused culture

• Professional growth and mentorship opportunities

• Flexible, balanced work environment in a central Toronto location

This is a confidential search. Further details will be shared with qualified candidates.

Apply to [email protected] or kim@citybuildrecruitment.com