Airport Design Specialist
$118,736–$118,736 year
HybridCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Job Summary
Lead the maintenance and evolution of Calgary Airports' thematic plans, design standards, and technical specifications to ensure alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices. Own and advance thematic design initiatives for terminal zones, concourses, and material standards, including ongoing updates and future redesign projects. Review project designs, drawings, and shop drawings to confirm compliance with established standards and provide technical feedback. Provide design governance and subject matter expertise during planning and early design phases to support risk identification and standards compliance. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external consultants to ensure alignment on design intent and implementation across projects. Participate in design coordination and site meetings to resolve design-related issues and reinforce the airport's spatial identity through consistent material guidance. Manage material samples and technical reference documentation to support standards application and internal design governance. Requires a RAIC and 6–8 years of experience in architectural or interior design within infrastructure.
Required Qualifications
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a RAIC
- Minimum 6–8 years of experience in architectural design, interior design, or design standards development within infrastructure or large-scale built environments
- Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or a related built-environment discipline
- Experience working on airport, transportation, institutional, or large-scale public infrastructure projects, with involvement in design coordination, planning, or standards application
- Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, or applying design standards, thematic plans, or technical design guidelines
- Proven experience reviewing architectural drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and material submissions for compliance with established standards
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual in English and French
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