KPI Inc.

Position Scope

Support projects from initial design review and drawing submission through construction, site review, deficiency management and completion.

The role requires strong architectural and construction-documentation knowledge with the ability to independently manage multiple active files at different stages.

Salary Range: $58 000 to $78 000 annually

Key Responsibilities

• Review schematic, preliminary and final construction drawing submissions.

• Assess architectural and design documentation against established technical criteria.

• Review architectural, mechanical and electrical drawing sets for coordination and completeness.

• Provide technical comments and identify required drawing revisions.

• Coordinate design submissions, revisions, approvals and outstanding documentation.

• Respond to technical questions from designers, consultants, contractors and internal project stakeholders.

• Maintain drawing packages, plans, reports and supporting project documentation.

• Track project schedules, drawing submissions, approvals and outstanding deliverables.

• Participate in project coordination and construction-readiness meetings.

• Conduct site reviews during construction to assess conformity with approved drawings and technical requirements.

• Identify construction deficiencies and prepare supporting reports and documentation.

• Coordinate deficiency resolution through project completion.

• Review construction detailing and identify issues requiring consultant or contractor clarification.

• Support pre-construction orientation and project handover activities.

• Maintain tracking reports for active projects and outstanding technical items.

• Coordinate formal project correspondence and maintain accurate project records.

• Travel locally to active project sites as required.

Technical Requirements

• 3–4+ years of relevant experience in architecture, interior design, architectural technology, construction design, project management or a closely related discipline.

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret comprehensive construction drawing packages, including:

  • Architectural plans

  • Mechanical plans

  • Electrical plans

  • Construction details

  • Specifications

• Working knowledge of:

  • Building codes

  • Construction detailing

  • Drawing review and coordination

  • Design documentation

  • Construction-site processes

  • Deficiency identification and closeout

Software

Practical experience with several of the following:

• AutoCAD

• Bluebeam Revu

• Adobe InDesign

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Illustrator

• SketchUp

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft PowerPoint

Education & Credentials

Relevant post-secondary education, certification or technical training may include:

• Architecture

• Architectural Technology

• Interior Design

• Interior Architectural Design

• Building Technology

• Construction Technology

• Construction Management

• Engineering Technology

• Project Management

• Other directly related design or construction programs

Relevant professional or intern architectural/design credentials are considered assets but are not mandatory where equivalent technical education and experience can be demonstrated.

Additional Requirements

• Experience conducting construction-site reviews

• Ability to identify and communicate construction or drawing discrepancies

• Ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously

• Ability to work independently with limited day-to-day supervision

• Availability for local site travel as required

How to Apply

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you've been waiting for, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your application (resume and optional cover letter) through our KPI.ca portal.

Only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.