Design Manager: Lead Design & Delivery for Multifamily

Recruitment Partners Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Partners Inc. is seeking a Design Manager to lead design coordination for commercial and multifamily projects.

You will supervise design coordinators, coordinate with third-party designers, and ensure timely delivery of design packages from inception through tender. This role requires a technical engineering diploma and 5–10 years in design management, plus strong leadership, communication, and scheduling skills.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma in engineering or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in design management or coordination.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with MiTek Structure & Engineering, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and scheduling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support design coordinators.
• Coordinate schedules and priorities with third-party designers.
• Collaborate with Technical Design Leads to align resources and timelines.
• Review work completed by third-party designers as needed.
• Support tender planning and resource allocation.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate communication with internal and external clients.
• Monitor progress and ensure timely delivery of design packages.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Client coordination

Education

Technical diploma in Engineering or related field

Tools

MiTek Structure & Engineering

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Recruitment Partners Inc. is seeking a Design Manager to lead design coordination for commercial and multifamily projects.

You will supervise design coordinators, coordinate with third-party designers, and ensure timely delivery of design packages from inception through tender. This role requires a technical engineering diploma and 5–10 years in design management, plus strong leadership, communication, and scheduling skills.