Design Manager - Buildings

Evolve; Calgary; Presencial; CAD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Graham Contracting, Ltd. is seeking a Design Manager to lead end-to-end design management for our Buildings Division. You will oversee design strategy, risk mitigation, and coordination with consultants to ensure quality, timely deliverables, and alignment with project controls.

Reporting to the Senior Design Manager, you will guide pre-construction activities, mentor teams, and provide technical leadership during construction, ensuring compliance with policies and industry standards.

Formación

• 10+ years of design leadership in security/defense or related sectors.
• Experience leading design-build projects and coordinating consultants.
• Knowledge of design policies, standards, and risk management.
• CPP or PSP certification is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end design management from inception through execution.
• Drive risk management and design coordination including area checks and clash-detection.
• Mentor consultants and internal teams to hit milestones and deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and decision support to Pre-Construction/Project leadership.

Conocimientos

Design leadership

Risk management

Team mentorship

BIM coordination

Educación

Engineering or Architecture degree

LEED

PMP

P.Eng designation assets

Herramientas

Navisworks

Revit

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

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.

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 ‑B uild 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)

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.

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg/Graham.

Information at a Glance

Why Graham?

As proud employee-owners, we believe in sharing our success.Your contributions don't just matter – they create our success.

We offer opportunities to work on diverse projects across Canadaand the U.S. across our Buildings, Infrastructure, Industrial, Waterand Services divisions.

Enjoy competitive benefits, career mobility, and a culture builton commitment, integrity, and reliability.