Principal Architect - Civil + Federal Sector

Job Description

<p>West End Workforce is seeking a visionary <strong>Principal Architect</strong> to lead large-scale municipal work across the Greater Toronto Area. This is a leadership role focused on two key outcomes: winning major civic commissions and delivering them with excellence.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll drive high-impact projects from RFP to ribbon-cutting — working with city stakeholders, guiding interdisciplinary teams, and shaping the future of public spaces in Ontario.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Business Development (50–60%)</strong></p><ul><li>Lead pursuits for municipal projects (RFPs, sole-sourced, unsolicited)</li><li>Represent the firm at interviews, panels, and industry events</li><li>Build proposals and assemble consultant teams</li><li>Strengthen long-term relationships with city staff and community reps</li><li>Drive planning, strategy, and hiring for the civic studio</li><li>Collaborate on cross-border pursuits in Canada and the U.S.</li></ul><p><strong>Project Delivery (30%)</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee 3–5 large civic builds ($20M–$100M+)</li><li>Lead strategy for procurement, design, approvals, and funding</li><li>Manage delivery from pre-design to construction</li><li>Ensure compliance with municipal and funding agency requirements</li></ul><p><strong>Studio Leadership (10–20%)</strong></p><ul><li>Mentor senior and intermediate architects</li><li>Identify hiring gaps and support recruiting efforts</li><li>Contribute to resourcing and team planning</li><li>Foster a studio culture grounded in delivery, clarity, and accountability</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What You Bring</strong></p><ul><li>Licensed Architect (OAA) with 15+ years post-licensure</li><li>Experience delivering at least 3 major civic buildings (design through closeout)</li><li>Proven ability to secure large-scale public projects in Ontario</li><li>Leadership of project teams on $20M–$100M+ civic developments</li><li>Familiarity with Ontario procurement models: CM, P3, IPD, DBB</li><li>Knowledge of municipal processes, public engagement, and funding cycles</li><li>Active in professional associations (OAA, RAIC, ULI, etc.)</li><li>Eligible for government security clearance (if applicable)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Recent Work by the Team</strong></p><ul><li>$62M Community Centre</li><li>Joint Police/Fire Campus</li><li>New City Hall</li></ul>