Design Manager, ICI Buildings | General Contractor | Edmonton / Vancouver | Outpost Recruitment

General Contractor; Vancouver, Edmonton; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Health & Dental benefit plans

Wellness spending account

Professional career development

Social activities

Job summary

General Contractor is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design progression for $100m+ ICI projects in Vancouver, BC and Edmonton, AB. The role focuses on coordinating design disciplines, ensuring code compliance, and maintaining the design schedule in collaboration with our construction teams.

You will bring 10+ years in design management, strong leadership skills, and an ability to manage budgets while applying innovative design concepts and new technologies.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in Design Management for commercial/institutional projects.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of Code Compliance and Design Standards.
• Experience in managing design budgets and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process from preliminary design through to construction.
• Provide guidance on design implications and feasibility issues.
• Coordinate integration of all design disciplines and utility services.
• Oversee building permitting process and ensure compliance with OHSE standards.
• Collaborate with project team to monitor design progress and budget.
• Adopt innovative technologies and maintain relationships with clients.

Education

Bachelor of Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management or equivalent

Job description

General Contractor is seeking experienced Design Manager to focus on ICI projects worth $100m+ in Vancouver BC and Edmonton, AB. As Design Manager you will be instrumental in overseeing the design progression and technical elements of design build projects. You will leverage your expertise in construction methodologies, actively contributing to design development while ensuring seamless collaboration between our design and construction teams. You’re a Design Manager with 8-10 years of experience with a proven track record for meeting scope requirements and milestones. Salary range is $140,000 – $200,000.

Responsibilities of Design Manager

• Manage the design process from preliminary design through to construction.
• Provide guidance on design implications and feasibility issues.
• Manage and facilitate coordination of all design disciplines.
• Manage and coordinate integration of utility services into the overall project design.
• Manage and coordinate building permitting process.
• Offer recommendations and insights concerning value engineering and project specifications.
• Ensure consistent application of design processes across projects, implementing standardized methodologies.
• Establish and manage design schedule that aligns with project master schedule targets.
• Offer advice on code compliance and the latest design standards.
• Provide risk assessments and manage commercial risks in design outputs.
• Collaborate effectively with project team to determine schedules, monitor design progress and budget.
• Supervise the adoption of innovative technologies and software for design.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Continuously review and refine internal design processes.
• Oversee the comprehensive documentation of the design process.
• Assist project team with design issues that may arise during construction phase.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental standards, focusing on safe design practices.
• Complete Health Safety and Environment requirements, including monitoring design change checklists and risk assessments.

Education & Experience of Design Manager

• Bachelor of Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management or equivalent
• 10 years of experience in Design Management for commercial/institutional construction projects
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Strong understanding of Code Compliance and Design Standards.
• Experience in managing design budgets effectively, optimizing resources and making strategic decisions to ensure design excellence within budget constraints
• Track record of integrating innovative design concepts and leveraging cutting-edge technology tools to enhance the design process
• Working knowledge of elemental cost analysis and the estimating process, including the ability to perform quantity takeoffs
• Strong technical writing and report preparation skills

Benefits:

• Unique career opportunity within a progressive environment with continuous learning and opportunity for growth, as well as a competitive compensation package.
• Competitive wage and bonus opportunities
• RRSP matching
• Health & Dental benefit plans
• Health & Wellness spending account
• Professional career development opportunities
• Social activities

Ideal Candidate:

• Must have vehicle and valid driver’s license for the province of British Columbia.
• Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered.