Senior Architect – Aviation

DIALOG

Senior Architect leading delivery of complex architectural projects at DIALOG. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to make lasting community impacts in a sustainable way.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeCalgary • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$105,000 - CA$135,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex architectural projects, overseeing planning, technical production, and contract administration
Translate client, stakeholder, and community aspirations into innovative architectural responses rooted in sustainability and performance
Lead the exploration and resolution of complex design and technical challenges, ensuring clarity of design intent throughout delivery
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing expectations and maintaining strong working relationships
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate architecture, structure, and building systems into cohesive solutions
Support and lead project pursuits, including RFQs, RFPs, fee proposals, and work planning
Partner with DIALOG leadership to support design focused client relationships and represent design intent with authorities having jurisdiction
Mentor, inspire, and grow teams while advancing design quality, emerging methodologies, and inclusive studio culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of experience leading large-scale projects (>$100M construction value); experience in Aviation or other technical building typologies is an asset
Professional degree in Architecture required; master’s degree and registration (or eligibility) preferred
Proven design leader capable of directing multidisciplinary teams through conceptual, technical, and sustainability-driven decisions
Strong understanding of Revit and BIM platforms with the ability to provide strategic oversight of design workflows
Experience supporting project pursuits (RFQs, RFPs, fee proposals)
Organized, decisive leader with excellent client communication and risk management skills
LEED AP or similar sustainability credentials considered an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Parental leave top-up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child
RRSP matching
Competitive medical and dental benefits coverage upon the first day of employment
Discounted memberships
Encouraged work/life balance with gifted time off during the holiday season and Vacation Buy-Up program
Reimbursement for professional memberships and dues

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Hard Skills & Tools

architectural project deliverydesign leadershipsustainability-driven designtechnical productioncontract administrationdesign workflowsrisk managementmultidisciplinary team directionclient communication

Soft Skills

organizational skillsdecisive leadershipmentoringinspiring teamscollaborationrelationship management

Certifications

LEED APprofessional degree in Architecturemaster’s degree in Architecture