Company Description KOOTWALL Consulting Engineers, founded in 1975, delivers innovative and sustainable projects with a strong focus on human-centered design. The firm combines architectural design, BIM, VR tours, and advanced project control to create spaces that are both functional and meaningful. KOOTWALL emphasizes architecture as a social responsibility, designing environments that foster human interaction and respect their urban and natural context. Through continuous learning, research, and robust management systems, the company maintains high-quality standards, adheres to sustainability principles, and seeks to embed its projects in the collective memory of the city.
Role Description The BIM Architect at KOOTWALL is a full-time, on-site role based in Toronto, ON. This role involves developing and managing BIM models across all project phases, coordinating architectural and construction drawings, and ensuring accurate documentation for design, permitting, and construction. The BIM Architect collaborates closely with architects, engineers, and project managers to integrate design intent, sustainability goals, and technical requirements into comprehensive BIM workflows. Daily tasks include preparing and reviewing submittals, resolving design and coordination issues, supporting quality control, and contributing to continuous improvement of KOOTWALL’s BIM standards and processes.
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in Architecture with experience in design development and coordination.
- Proficiency in Building Information Modeling (BIM) platforms and workflows (e.g., Revit, Navisworks).
- Ability to produce and manage detailed Architectural Drawings and Construction Drawings.
- Experience preparing, reviewing, and tracking Submittals and related technical documentation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or a related discipline.
- Knowledge of sustainable design principles and relevant building codes and standards.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and spatial visualization skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for interdisciplinary project teams.
- Experience with clash detection, model coordination, and QA/QC in BIM environments is an asset.
- Professional licensure or eligibility for licensure in architecture is considered an advantage.
