The Opportunity (What this role is)

We are hiring a Technical Architect (Project Lead – Execution). This role is for an OAA‑licensed Architect with a minimum of five years of hands‑on project execution experience who will own the day‑to‑day running of projects and keep teams moving.

This is a delivery‑focused role: coordinating consultants, managing redlines, advancing drawing sets, following up on open items, and clearing obstacles so designers stay productive and principals remain focused on leadership and design.

For the right candidate, the role extends beyond execution. As the practice grows, you will have a voice in refining workflows, improving coordination systems, and shaping how projects are delivered studio‑wide. This is a hands‑on leadership role grounded in real production—not a managerial abstraction.

Why Join AMRA J Architects Inc. (aja.design)

AMRA J Architects Inc. is a boutique architectural practice specializing in technically complex renovations and adaptive reuse, with deep experience across institutional, healthcare, and educational environments.

We are a collaborative studio that values clarity, quality, and practical problem‑solving, with direct access to leadership when timely decisions are required.

Our studio is located in Hamilton’s Empire Times Building, a revitalized heritage property that brings together two century‑old buildings with modern interventions. The workspace is loft‑style, with exposed brick, original architectural elements, and a working studio environment shared with other architects and engineers. The setting supports focused production, face‑to‑face collaboration, and quick problem‑solving when issues need to be resolved in real time.

You’ll Be a Strong Fit If You…

• Are an OAA‑licensed Architect with a minimum of five years of experience (mandatory)
• Have strong project delivery, production, and coordination experience
• Are highly proficient in Revit and comfortable owning model and drawing workflows
• Can run with a project file, anticipate needs, and close loops without hand‑holding
• Are organized, calm under pressure, and communicate clearly
• Enjoy mentoring junior staff and improving how the team works—not just what they produce

Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a subsidized benefits program (health, short‑ and long‑term disability, and life insurance). Expected salary is aligned with senior execution responsibility and experience, with a range of $78,000–$85,000

How to Apply

Please submit a single PDF including:

1. Resume

2. Sample work
Selected drawing set excerpts only (no full portfolios). Show scale, coordination, and level of responsibility.

3. Short Project Narrative (Required)
In place of a generic cover letter, respond briefly to the points below. We want to understand how you actually lead projects day‑to‑day.

• One project you ran end‑to‑end
  Project type, scale, and your role in coordination, redlines, and delivery.
• Drawing set leadership
  Typical size and complexity of drawing sets you have led through permit.
• Redline workflow
  How you receive, triage, assign, and close markups.
• Managing junior staff
  How you keep juniors productive without becoming the bottleneck.
• Consultant coordination
  Your approach to schedules, deadlines, and issue resolution.
• Avoiding rework or scope creep
  One example where coordination prevented redesign or delay.
• Revit role
  Model owner, heavy production, review/markups—or a combination (be specific).

Submission

• Email: info@aja.design
• Subject: Technical Architect (Project Lead) – Application – [Your Name]

Submissions may be supported by basic tools to assist with organization and consistency during initial review. All applications are reviewed by humans, and hiring decisions are based solely on professional qualifications, experience, and demonstrated fit for the role.

Last Updated Date: 2026/Apr/28