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Shugarman Architecture + Design is a growing firm of architects and interior designers located in Calgary, Alberta. For 30 years, we have been successfully designing bespoke projects throughout the luxury single family, hospitality, multi-family, institutional, and commercial sectors. We approach each project with an unwavering commitment to create meaningful environments through the beauty of materials, meticulously crafted details, and the play of light on form to connect us to each other and the world around us. As a team, we are collaborative problem solvers that thrive on clear communication, creativity, and continual learning. If you have a high standard of design and detailing and enjoy working in a small and cohesive team setting, then we’d love to hear from you.

Current Openings

Construction Administration Architect or Technologist

April 16, 2026

Construction Administration Architect or Technologist

April 16, 2026

Location:

Calgary or Edmonton based

Employment Type:

Full-Time

About The Role:

Seeking an experienced Construction Administration Architect or Technologist to take a leadership role in CA across our studio.
You will be traveling for projects in Edmonton and Jasper and potentially Banff, Lake Louise, and Western Canada).
A unique opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys CA as a core part of their career and wants to help build strong standards, processes, and mentorship within a growing architectural practice.
Lead and execute Construction Administration across multiple projects (approx. 80% of your role)
This role is hands-on and field-focused. You’ll be on site, reviewing work, solving problems, issuing documentation, and working directly with contractors, consultants, and our internal project teams.

Responsibilities:

Establish and improve CA standards, processes, and documentation rigor across the firm.
Conduct regular site visits, field reviews, and deficiency reviews.
Manage RFIs, shop drawings, submittals, site instructions, change documentation, and payment certifications.
Act as a key point of contact between contractors, consultants, and project teams during construction.
Provide mentorship and training to intermediate staff currently supporting CA (Project Architects, Interior Designers, Technologists).
Support project teams through construction problem-solving and risk management.
Maintain Revit involvement as required to support CA and coordination.

Please submit your resume to mk@shugarmanarchitecture.com and a brief cover letter outlining your experience with "Construction Administration" and why this role aligns with your career path.

Intermediate or Senior Interior Technologist

April 16, 2026

Intermediate or Senior Interior Technologist

April 16, 2026

Location:

Calgary, AB (Hybrid)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Responsibilities:

The core of this role is one of strong critical interior design ideation, and the ability to execute that design idea through design development, and then to assist in carrying concepts through IFC as required.
Work collaboratively in small and cohesive teams, taking direction from but also assisting and advancing the work of principals or other senior design leads.
Improve our already high standard of design and detailing. Provide fresh ideas that build upon our proven and recognized growing body of work.

Qualifications:

We are looking for someone that understands interior design and design quality is based on a strong conceptual point of departure, that is aligned with program, site, and budget. But a candidate that also has enough experience to conceptualize solutions that can be practically implemented - thus candidates need enough experience in built project work to understand material detailing and construction realities.
Fluency in Revit
Experience with a recognized design-forward firm is a must
Experience in hospitality (hotels + restaurants), or performance arts buildings is a strong asset
Experience in other typologies is a plus
Experience with managing subordinates is a plus, but not required
We are looking for candidates with experience in other design forward firms, who may be interested in a smaller boutique environment or are simply looking for exposure to a wide variety of project scales and typologies

To apply, please submit a resume and work samples to mk@shugarmanarchitecture.com, including “Interior Technologist” in the subject line. PDF files preferred.

Careers

Current Openings

Construction Administration Architect or Technologist

Construction Administration Architect or Technologist

Intermediate or Senior Interior Technologist

Intermediate or Senior Interior Technologist

Contact

Shugarman Architecture + Design Inc.