Architectural Technologist & Design Lead

Job Title: Architectural Technologist & Design Lead
Location: Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia
TP-SBG-10014
For over 50 years, Sealand Building Group (Sealand) has been more than a construction company. They are dedicated partners in progress, creating controlled environments that help shape a better future for their customers, employees, and communities. Specializing in food processing, cold storage, agribusiness, distribution, and advanced manufacturing facilities, Sealand designs and builds reliable, high-performance environments that support some of Canada's most essential industries.
Sealand approaches every project with a foundation of strong values: humility in their work, honesty in their partnerships, a focus on results, kindness in their actions, and honor in their commitments. This philosophy enables them to deliver not only technically sound facilities, but also lasting relationships built on trust and shared success.
Meridia Recruitment Solutions is pleased to partner with Sealand Building Group in the recruitment of an Architectural Technologist & Design Lead to join their team located in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia.
Role Description
As the Architectural Technologist & Design Lead, you will develop accurate and coordinated technical drawings as well as lead the coordination of the design process from initial project concept through construction and project closeout. Working closely with clients, consultants, project team, field team, and the internal design team, you will help transform conceptual ideas into functional facility layouts and ensure designs are coordinated, constructible, and aligned with project scope, schedule, and budget.
This is a hands-on role that combines technical design expertise with design coordination. While much of your time will be spent drawing, you will also manage consultants, facilitate design meetings, review drawings, and keep projects moving forward. Success in this role requires strong architectural knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders throughout the design process.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Work with clients to understand operational requirements and develop functional building layouts and design concepts.
• Prepare conceptual layouts, design-development drawings, permit packages, and construction documents using AutoCAD, and other applicable design software.
• Develop floor plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and building-envelope assemblies.
• Produce accurate as-built drawings and updated drawings at project completion.
• Coordinate the design process from project initiation through construction and project closeout.
• Lead the coordination of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical and refrigeration disciplines.
• Manage external consultants and facilitate design coordination meetings throughout the project.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical documentation for completeness, coordination, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure designs remain aligned with project scope, budget, schedule, and operational objectives.
• Identify design conflicts, missing information, and coordination issues and work with project stakeholders to resolve them.
• Track design decisions, revisions, approvals, and outstanding items throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with design, project and site teams to support the successful transition from design into construction.
• Review RFIs, shop drawings, samples, and other construction submittals for design coordination purposes.
• Participate in site visits to review existing conditions, construction progress, and design-related issues.
• Maintain organized design records, drawing registers, meeting minutes, revision logs, and project documentation.
• Support permit submissions, regulatory approvals, and project closeout activities.
• Promote practical and constructible design solutions that support project quality, safety, schedule, and budget objectives.

Your Qualifications
The ideal candidate is an experienced Architectural Technologist who enjoys bringing people, information, and projects together. You are confident working with multiple stakeholders, comfortable asking questions and challenging assumptions, and thrive in environments where communication, coordination, and problem-solving are critical to success.
Your qualifications include:

• A degree or diploma in Architectural Technology, Structural Engineering Technology, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in architectural design, drafting, design coordination, or construction project delivery.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and the ability to prepare and modify drawings when required.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable building codes and construction standards.
• Ability to read, interpret, and review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documentation.
• Experience coordinating external consultants and design disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of building construction methods, systems, and design coordination processes.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain project momentum in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to visit project sites is required.

Assets include:

• Experience working on industrial, food processing, cold storage, manufacturing, distribution, or other specialized construction projects.
• Experience within a design-build construction environment.
• Site experience and exposure to active construction environments.

Why Join Sealand Building Group?

• Professional development, education, and training opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• The opportunity to work on specialized projects that help build Canada's food industry.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Quality vehicles, accommodations, and technology resources.
• Travel per diem, where applicable.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking "Apply Now" below.
For more information contact Thomas Pugh, Partner, at 902-818-4506 and [email protected] or Heather Simmons, Consultant at 902-421-2335 and [email protected]. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
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