Design Manager - Buildings

Graham; Calgary; Presencial; CAD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Graham is seeking a Design Manager to join the Buildings Division, reporting to the Senior Design Manager. You will oversee pre-construction design processes, manage risk, and guide design strategy while coordinating consultant teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Responsibilities include leading design management from inception to execution, monitoring area checks and clash-detection, mentoring internal and consultant teams, and providing technical leadership with ESDC oversight during

Formación

• 10+ years of Security / Defense Experience and Design‑Build leadership with awareness of secure or defense project requirements, ideally with CPP or PSP certification
• Experience leading design management in pre-construction, managing risk, and guiding design strategy
• Knowledge of design policies, procedures, and industry standards

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end design management (from inception through execution), ensuring quality, timely deliverables, and compliance with design policies, procedures, and industry standards
• Drive risk management and design coordination, including area checks/layout optimization, gross-up factor reviews, and clash-detection to reduce rework
• Manage and mentor consultants and internal teams to hit milestones, align scope, and deliver cost-effective, fit-for-purpose solutions
• Provide technical leadership and decision support to Pre-Construction/Project leadership, including ESDC oversight during execution
• Communicate contract variances and budget impacts, and ensure alignment between design intent, scope, and project controls

Conocimientos

Design-Build delivery

Risk management

Team leadership

Consultant coordination

Educación

Degree in Engineering or Architecture

LEED, PMP, and P.Eng designations considered assets

Herramientas

Navisworks (3D/4D)

Revit (data extraction, model analysis)

MS Office

BIM tools

Descripción del empleo

Build What Matters

At Graham, one of North America’s largest general contractors, we don’t just construct buildings, we create spaces that shape lives and strengthen communities. As part of our Buildings division, you will contribute to meaningful projects across the region, from hospitals and schools to entertainment venues and multi-family residences. Here, your work has purpose. Your safety and growth are supported. And your impact is lasting.

Join a team that builds with commitment, reliability, and integrity.

Your Impact Starts Here

Graham is actively recruiting for a Design Manager to join our Buildings Division. Reporting to the Senior Design Manager, the Design Manager will play a pivotal role in the pre-construction process, managing risk, guiding design strategy, and overseeing consultant teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site

• Lead end-to-end design management (from inception through execution), ensuring quality, timely deliverables, and compliance with design policies, procedures, and industry standards
• Drive risk management and design coordination, including area checks/layout optimization, gross-up factor reviews, and clash-detection to reduce rework
• Manage and mentor consultants and internal teams to hit milestones, align scope, and deliver cost-effective, fit-for-purpose solutions
• Provide technical leadership and decision support to Pre-Construction/Project leadership, including ESDC (Engineering Services During Construction) oversight during execution
• Communicate contract variances and budget impacts, and ensure alignment between design intent, scope, and project controls

The Right Tools for the Job

• Education: Degree in Engineering or Architecture; LEED, PMP, and P.Eng designations considered assets
• Experience: 10+ years of Security / Defense Experience and Design‑Build leadership with awareness of secure or defense project requirements, ideally with CPP or PSP certification
• Skills: Proven success with Design-Build delivery; knowledge of Lean or IPD projects is an asset. Proficient with MS Office and BIM tools, including strong working knowledge of Navisworks (3D/4D) and Revit (data extraction, model analysis)

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Lay the Foundation for Your Next Career Move.

At Graham, we’re building more than structures, we’re building futures. Join a team that delivers excellence from the ground up and makes a lasting impact across Canada.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process when requested. Please contact [e-mail] for accommodation requests.

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