Architectural Technologist – Remote (with minimal travel)

ABOUT US

Elevation Capital is a group of internationally impactful companies spanning consumer packaged goods, hospitality, technology, real estate, non-profit, and venture funding. Run by a highly entrepreneurial self-made founder, and supported by a team of highly capable executives across business units, the business operates globally with interests in the US, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean. With wholly owned companies in various growth stages and an expanding investment portfolio, the group serves a global vision to create an evolved world where humanity reaches its highest potential. Our mission is to create and deploy capital for a better world.

To learn more, please visit: elevationcapital.vc 

The Portfolio Company

Starlight Development is Elevation Capital’s design-driven real estate platform, created to build extraordinary, lifestyle-led communities rather than conventional residential projects. Born from the founder’s conviction that real estate should inspire, endure, and shape how people live and connect, Starlight operates at the intersection of visionary design, rapid execution, and long-term legacy thinking.

The platform focuses on landmark developments such as coastal luxury enclaves, next-generation modular villages, and remote off-grid retreats that integrate sustainability, experience, and architectural excellence. Each project is approached with startup intensity and creative ambition, backed by institutional capital and a leadership team that values speed, accountability, and bold decision-making. Starlight is early in its scale-up phase, offering senior leaders the opportunity to help define the standards, culture, and global footprint of a next-generation development platform.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Architectural Technologist is responsible for translating ambitious design vision into coordinated, buildable, and technically sound solutions across a portfolio of luxury and custom projects.

Working on the owner/developer side, this role sits at the intersection of design and execution—ensuring that projects are delivered with precision, speed, and uncompromising quality. You will support the planning, coordination, and execution of complex builds, often involving remote or logistically challenging environments, bespoke design elements, and elevated construction standards.

You will work closely with architects, consultants, and construction teams to resolve technical challenges, align design intent with real-world constraints, and maintain momentum across aggressive timelines. This role requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to operate in high-expectation environments where standard approaches are often insufficient.

This is not a passive production role. It is an execution-focused position requiring ownership of drawing quality, coordination, and constructability across projects that demand a higher level of rigor than typical residential development.

WHO YOU ARE

• Execution-Focused – You take ownership of deliverables and ensure things get built correctly.
• Technically Strong – You bring deep experience detailing complex building systems and assemblies.
• Luxury-Oriented – You understand the level of precision and coordination required in custom / high-end residential work.
• Driver of Alignment – You actively force clarity across architects, engineers, and contractors, resolving conflicts quickly and ensuring everyone is moving toward the same outcome. 
• Detail-Driven – You care about how things are built, not just how they look.
• Calm Under Pressure – You perform in fast-moving environments with aggressive timelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Development & Feasibility support  

• Prepare schematic and preliminary design drawings to support development applications, development permits, rezoning packages, and site plan iterations. 
• Assist in evaluating alternative layouts for efficiency, constructability, cost optimization, and marketability.  

Technical Design & Construction documentation  

• Produce high-quality architectural drawings using Revit and/or AutoCAD including floor plans, elevations, sections, wall details, and schedules.  
• Convert design concepts into fully coordinated construction drawings suitable for tender, permit, and construction.  

Building code & Compliance Coordination  

• Apply relevant provisions of the BC Building Code and municipal bylaws in documentation.  
• Support code analysis related to fire separation, occupancy, egress, accessibility, and energy compliance.  
• Assist in preparing permit submissions and responding to municipal comments.  

Consultant Coordination  

• Coordinate architectural drawings with structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, geotechnical, and building envelope consultants.  
• Identify and resolve drawing conflicts using class detection and RFI processes.  

Constructability & Value Optimization  

• Review designs through a builder’s lens focusing on buildability, sequencing, cost efficiency, and standardization.  
• Support value engineering and development of repeatable details for future projects.  

Construction Support Phase  

• Assist Construction and Project Management teams with shop drawing reviews, as-builts, field clarifications, and RFI’s.  
• Participate in select site visits as required.  

Digital Model & Document Management  

• Maintain organized BIM models and drawing sets.  
• Manage revisions, addenda, and drawing issuance records. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Degree in Architectural Technology or related field
• 6-10+ years of experience in architectural or design-build environments
• Proven experience on custom homes, luxury residential, hospitality developments, and projects in off-grid or lightly serviced areas 
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems, materials, and detailing
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, with working knowledge of SketchUp and Bluebeam
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary consultant teams
• Solid understanding of building codes and construction practices
• Construction site experience and familiarity with contract administration
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proven ability to operate effectively with high-pressure, high-demanding founders or clients 

Preferred

• Experience working on the developer/owner side
• Exposure to complex or remote project environments
• Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud and Microsoft 365
• Eligibility for professional registration (AIBC, OAA, or equivalent)

COMPENSATION

This role offers a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and significant opportunities for career growth within Starlight Developments. Benefits include full medical coverage, paid time off, and participation in the company’s profit-sharing program. Additionally, this role offers upside participation tied to the successful delivery and value creation of key development projects.