Design Manager (Residential Projects)

Global Professional Consultants; Toronto; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Toronto is seeking a Design Manager to oversee several large residential projects. The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering or Architecture, strong design management experience, and a background in residential projects. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of €70,000-€80,000, a company vehicle or car allowance, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for career advancement

Company vehicle or car allowance

Qualifications

• Experience with large residential projects is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of design submission and approval processes required.
• Ability to manage potential design risks proactively.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Design Director.
• Manage design submissions, securing client approvals.
• Coordinate with project management teams for smooth execution.

Skills

Design management experience

Attention to detail

Proficient in communication

Education

Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline

Job description

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A Tier 1 Main Building Contractor is seeking a Design Manager to join their team that is working on several large residential projects -already started and commencing toward the end of Q3 and early Q4 2025. Our client has a robust project pipeline for their busiest year yet, delivering diverse developments nationwide, including with large scale resi projects and major datacentre projects in Ireland UK and Mainland Europe. We are looking for a Design Manager with who has worked on large Resi projects in Ireland or the UK previously and we will consider candidates coming from a design office.

Key Responsibilities :

• Report to the Design Director
• Manage the submission and approval process for designs and materials, securing client approvals.
• Proactively address potential design risks by collaborating with the Design Team to devise solutions.
• Create forward-looking project plans.
• Coordinate with project management teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Demonstrate strong scheduling and program management abilities.
• Participate in site meetings, providing updates on project progress.

Requirements :

Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.

Design management experience with a main contractor or developer is ideal, though candidates from architectural practices or design firms with relevant skills will be considered.

Background in residential projects

Exceptional attention to detail.

Proficient in written and verbal communication.

Compensation :

Competitive salary range of approximately €70,000–€80,000.

Opportunities for career advancement.

Company vehicle or car allowance provided.

Interested Design Managers looking to advance their careers are encouraged to submit their CV or reach out to Declan Hasson for a private conversation. GPC guarantees confidentiality and will not share CVs with clients without prior discussion and agreement. With over 27 years of expertise, GPC is a leading Dublin-based construction recruitment consultancy serving professionals in Ireland and globally.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Design

Industries

Construction

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