Conception Manager

Pomerleau; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with matching

Hybrid work model

Employee stock ownership program

4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking a Design Manager to lead design packages on large-scale, technically complex projects. The role focuses on coordinating architects, engineers, and consultants, ensuring deliverables align with objectives, and optimizing designs for schedule and cost.

Experience with BIM/VDC and strong collaboration skills are essential. Join a national leader in construction with a hybrid work model, offering career growth, employee stock programs, and substantial vacation benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or related field.
• Member of a recognized professional order (OIQ, OAQ, etc.).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a design development role or related position.
• Demonstrated initiative, innovation, and rigor.
• Strong knowledge of BIM/VDC methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills, sound judgment, and strong communication abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with all members of a project team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage stress.

Responsibilities

• Review and become familiar with client-provided documents during proposal and project execution.
• Coordinate professionals (architects, engineers, specialized consultants) throughout design development.
• Ensure deliverables meet objectives and schedules.
• Manage technical questions and responses from design teams.
• Maintain design documentation using a document management system.
• Distribute drawings and info to estimating, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Optimize design considering schedule and cost with constructability in mind.
• Participate in design review meetings and follow up on issues.
• Ensure BIM modeling approach is properly implemented with stakeholders.
• Coordinate across disciplines to meet client requirements.
• Review RFIs, shop drawings, and site instructions with the construction team.

Skills

BIM/VDC knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Stress management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional order membership (OIQ, OAQ, etc.)

Tools

Document management system

Job description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

During the proposal and execution phases of projects delivered under alternative delivery methods, the design manager manages design packages within a large-scale project or oversees the entire design of a project of particular size and technical complexity, depending on their expertise.

What you will do

• Review and become familiar with the documents provided by the client during the proposal phase and/or project documents during execution (design-build contract, agreements with consultants, client technical specifications, etc.)
• Coordinate the professionals involved (architects, engineers, and specialized consultants) throughout the design development
• Ensure that deliverables are produced in line with established objectives and schedules
• Manage technical questions and responses received from design teams
• Manage technical documentation and reviews using a document management system
• Distribute drawings and relevant technical information to the estimating department, as well as to suppliers and subcontractors involved in the project
• Optimize the design (alternative analyses, value engineering, etc.) by considering schedule and cost impacts, while ensuring constructability in collaboration with the construction team
• Participate in design review meetings with all relevant stakeholders, prepare meeting minutes if required, and follow up on outstanding issues
• Ensure that the selected modeling approach (BIM) is properly implemented and utilized in coordination with all relevant stakeholders
• Monitor client requirements by coordinating across different disciplines
• Collaborate with the construction team on the review of RFIs, shop drawings, and site instructions

This role could be for you if you have

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field
• Member of a recognized professional order (OIQ, OAQ, etc.)
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a design development role or a related position
• Demonstrated initiative, innovation, and rigor
• Strong knowledge of BIM/VDC (Virtual Design and Construction) methodologies
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills, sound judgment, and strong communication abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with all members of a project team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage stress effectively

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. If this speaks to you,