Senior Architect, Justice

The anticipated annual salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is outlined below.

Estimated pay ranges that are provided on various social media sites are not representative of NORR's range for this position.

Compensation is based on individual education, qualifications and experience.

We also provide our employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

Our offerings include medical, dental, vision and life insurance.  Short and long-term disability insurance and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer contributions are also part of our total rewards.

To support your well-being, we offer access to Wellness and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) programs.

This role reports into the above mentioned office, however NORR offers all of its employees the opportunity to work either from home, from a NORR office or even from a remote location.

The choice is yours.  

NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm.

Our multi-disciplinary team of 800 professionals is active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK and UAE.

Design thinking is a cornerstone of our purpose as it has for more than 85 years.

We push the boundaries of what is possible to support people and the planet. 

Justice architecture demands multi-faceted design to uphold and express the legal process, and achieve efficient and functional operations, while maintaining a safe and secure environment.

Our experience in the design of judicial buildings spans more than 30 years across all levels of government including courthouses, police facilities and detention and correctional centers.

Learn more about our Justice Portfolio.

As an Architect, you will work with other members of the design team in order to develop design solutions appropriate to the context, budget and aesthetic requirements of architectural projects.

You will collaborate with other professional disciplines and have opportunities to coordinate the design through all phases of the project.

Duties and Responsibilities



* Compiles information from reports and published documents; evaluates and analyzes the information to understand broad requirements of project


* Develops architectural designs, to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines and budgetary requirements


* Coordinates design intent with other disciplines


* Integrates engineering requirements, site surveys and field review information, adhering to applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements


* Prepares design reports, drawings and models following office standards


* Performs site visitations to determine compliance with construction documents; identifies any deviations and liaises with owner and contactor to resolve issues in a timely manner


* Reviews project products, services, and shop drawings to ensure adherence to project documents, relevant jurisdictional codes and corporate quality controls

Required Skills

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