Overview
FBM, one of Atlantic Canada’s most recognized and award-winning design and planning firms, is seeking a Senior Architect & Project Manager to work based out of their brand-new office in Halifax, NS, or with flexibility to work anywhere across Canada.
A studio of collaborating architects, interior designers, planners, and various subject matter experts, FBM is responsible for the design of a wide range of built environments. For more than 100 years, FBM has been creating spaces that enhance the quality of life within them and the communities they serve. We call this people-driven design.
In 2025, FBM entered into a Partnership with Dillon Consulting Limited. These two proudly Canadian, employee-owned and operated firms are excited to join forces to support the needs of clients from coast to coast to coast.
Your Opportunity
This opportunity may be the right fit if you have a passion for architectural design and presentation, a strong knowledge of construction techniques and detailing, and enjoy collaborating with others to solve project challenges. You are self-motivated, thrive in client and project team environments, and your attention to detail and work ethic have helped you successfully manage multiple complex projects with high expectations.
For the Senior Architect & Project Manager role, reporting to the Project Architect and Healthcare Team Lead, we are seeking a highly professional individual with 10+ years of experience delivering complex projects—such as research, institutional, healthcare or educational facilities. The ideal candidate will bring leadership, strategic insight, and well-established industry connections. This role involves contributing to projects that are multifaceted and technically sophisticated, requiring a depth of experience, discretion, and the ability to navigate stakeholder expectations in sensitive environments.
We offer flexible work hours and remote work arrangements to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
By joining the FBM team, you will be joining a firm that has developed an excellent reputation for award-winning work and an extensive portfolio of community-based projects including the Halifax Central Library, Richmond Yards, and the new Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre. You’ll be part of a dedicated team of professionals who are proud of the communities they work with and value a culture of skill diversification and development. We empower employees through mentorship, learning, and opportunities for professional growth. FBM prioritizes strong working relationships and a sense of belonging through engaging social events, employee surveys, and responsiveness. This commitment to professional growth and team culture has earned FBM recognition as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers™ for three consecutive years.
Responsibilities
Establish and support the design vision of new projects and communicate the vision to the project team including sub-consultants
Together with the Client, manage the project schedule and ensure the project remains on time and deliverable dates are met
Oversee the coordination of the project (drawings / design/ specs) the project team
Communicate with the Client and subconsultants as necessary to support the project
Provide technical direction during the pre-design phase of the project including functional programming by preparing reports, sketches, and undertaking research
Manage the overall design of the project and quality control of the documents
Support coordination of the sub-consultants’ work
Contribute to business development through proposal writing and Client engagement
Build client relationships through identification of market opportunities, client communications, preparation of proposals, and business development activities
Assist with review and respond to RFPs and prepare project proposals
Contribute to FBM’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees
Qualifications
Candidates will be a registered Architect who is licensed or able to be licensed in Nova Scotia or the province they reside in
Ten (10) years or more relevant experience
Experience
Have a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), MS Office Suite.
Have a working knowledge in Revit and Bluebeam
Have strong time management and scheduling skills to successfully meet deadlines.
Have the ability to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment.
Have excellent design and presentation skills and experience developing construction documents.
Have excellent communication, presentation, and graphic communication skills
About FBM
FBM is a mid-sized architectural, interior design, and planning firm based in downtown Halifax. We recently moved into our own purpose-built mixed-use office building in the eclectic and growing Halifax North End, a short walk from Halifax Commons. FBM boasts an impressive portfolio of award-winning architectural and planning projects achieved over its 100-plus-year history in Atlantic Canada and has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers, Nova Scotia’s Top Employers, and one of Canada’s Top Small/Medium Employers.
In addition, we offer:
A competitive compensation package
Comprehensive health benefits
Employer matching retirement savings plan
Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
FBM values its staff and the work they do every day. We recognize that everyone’s needs are different, so we’re offering flexible and hybrid work options to help balance work and personal life.
Employee and Family Assistance program
A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.
Wellness Subsidy
Our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes.
Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at FBM
Our ethos, people-driven design, means that we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the communities and clients we serve, and the people with whom we work.
We are proud to be recognized among Canada’s Top Employers.
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