Intermediate Building Technologist – Commercial Tenant Improvements

ABOUT CLOUDSCAPE

Cloudscape Architecture is a growing architectural practice based in Port Moody. Our commercial work includes retail, restaurant, office, and tenant improvement projects, with involvement from design and permitting through construction.

Location: Port Moody, BC

Position: Full-time

Annual Base Salary: CAD $65,000–$80,000, based on demonstrated experience and technical capability

We are seeking an Intermediate Building Technologist with substantial commercial tenant improvement experience to support drawing production, technical coordination, and construction administration.

This is a hands-on technical role working directly with our Principal Architect. You should be comfortable reviewing existing drawings and project records, completing assigned work independently, and bringing forward well-supported recommendations for review.

YOUR ROLE

• Prepare and revise architectural drawings for permit, tender, and construction, including plans, details, schedules, and notes.

• Incorporate consultant information, review comments, and approved changes into coordinated drawing sets.

• Research RFIs using project drawings, specifications, consultant information, and previous correspondence; prepare proposed responses and supporting sketches for the Architect’s review.

• Prepare draft site instructions and supporting documentation based on the Architect’s direction.

• Assist with reviewing change requests against the documented scope and identifying discrepancies or missing information.

• Review drawings before the Architect’s final review, checking dimensions, references, coordination, consistency, and incorporation of previous comments.

• Track outstanding technical questions and clearly identify decisions requiring the Architect’s input.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Diploma in Architectural and Building Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant education and experience.

• At least six years of relevant experience in an architectural practice or comparable project delivery environment, including substantial commercial tenant improvement work.

• Direct experience preparing architectural permit and construction drawing sets.

• Strong AutoCAD proficiency and practical construction detailing skills.

• Experience supporting construction administration, including RFI responses, drawing revisions, and site instructions.

• Working knowledge of BCBC 2024 and VBBL 2025, including their application to commercial tenant improvements, with familiarity with local permitting processes.

• Ability to read and coordinate architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings.

• Clear written English for technical correspondence and project documentation.

• Ability to follow established drawing standards, investigate issues independently, and recognize when further direction is needed.

Experience limited to cabinetry, millwork shop drawings, or fabrication drawings does not meet the architectural documentation requirements of this position.

ADDITIONAL ASSETS

• Experience with retail, grocery, restaurant, or occupied-building renovations.

• Experience reviewing shop drawings and supporting field reviews.

• SketchUp or Revit proficiency.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Direct collaboration with the principals of a growing architectural practice.

• Involvement across drawing production, permitting, coordination, and construction.

• Opportunities to develop greater technical responsibility as your familiarity with our projects and standards grows.

• An annual base salary of CAD $65,000–$80,000.

Placement within the salary range will reflect demonstrated TI experience, drawing quality, technical judgment, and the ability to complete the responsibilities of this role independently.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email [email protected] with the subject line:

Intermediate Building Technologist – [Your Name]

Include:

1. Your resume and portfolio.

2. Selected samples of architectural drawings you personally prepared, ideally including a commercial TI floor plan and construction details. Clearly identify your contribution and share only material you are authorized to disclose, with confidential information removed.

3. Brief answers to the following:

• How many years of commercial TI experience do you have?

• Describe two relevant projects and your specific responsibilities, including the project stages you worked on.

• Describe your experience preparing RFI responses, site instructions, or other construction-phase documentation.

4. Your salary expectations and availability to start.

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete a brief drawing review exercise and discuss their approach to a typical TI coordination issue.

We appreciate all applications. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.