Design Technician

• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #11706
• Salary: CA$110,000 Per Hour

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Design Technician on behalf of our client, one of the top developer-builders in BC.

The Design Technician is a blended role that requires a combination of design and construction experience.  This position is likely best suited for a person with an architectural or building science education paired with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience.  The ideal candidate will love to live in the details and have a keen interest in understanding how things come together.  The position is possibly best described as an inhouse coordinating professional, who actively reviews drawings and keeps external consultants accountable in order to ensure a high level of coordination.  

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the project Development Managers to establish drawing production schedules, milestones and expectations that align with the broader project schedule
• Review drawings at key points in the production schedule – independently and with project Development Managers.  Drawing reviews will entail working with a combination of hardcopy drawings, AUTOCAD and Bluebeam overlays
• Identify conflicts in the design documents and work with internal and external team to rectify them
• Assist estimating with design specific questions during the pre-con estimating process
• Review design details with the Construction team to increase value engineering
• During construction, assist Development & Project Managers with site issues and construction administration, including the RFI and shop drawing coordination process

Requirements:

• An unwavering attention to detail, unparallel drive to understand how things actually get delivered and the aptitude to help create the documentation necessary to make it so
• Post-secondary education in Architecture, Building Science, Engineering or Construction
• Minimum of 7 years of architectural or construction administration experience (or mixture of both) on mid-to high-rise, mixed-use or residential developments.  Varying levels of experience may be suitable for this role and compensation will be commensurate with candidate’s abilities
• A strong understanding of the full design and construction process
• A strong grounding in repeatability, constructability, construction sequencing and trade scopes
• Good working knowledge of construction documents, drawings, plans, specifications, architectural design documentation, detailing, building materials and codes, construction techniques, as well as building material compatibility and characteristics
• Proficient in AUTOCAD, Bluebeam & Sketch-up
• Aptitude with BIM software including Revit, Revizto, or similar, is an asset
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Always looking at ways to broaden your sphere of influence and bring positive impact to all aspects of the business
• Self-motivated, results-orientated, and comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment 

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About MatchBox
Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivalled expertise with our teams extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities
MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits
Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application.

Further Consideration
We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com