Design Specialist - Buildings

Graham; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions partner seeks a talented Design Specialist to contribute to high-profile design-build projects. The role involves ensuring designs meet standards while collaborating with teams to achieve project goals. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and have strong technical and documentation abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Project Coordinator, Project Manager, or similar roles is an asset.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead design consultations and manage teaming agreements.
• Oversee design production ensuring project alignment.
• Validate designs for compliance and constructability.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation abilities

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field

Tools

Navisworks

Revit

MS Office Suite

Job description

Grahamis an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.

We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Buildings division and deliver innovative projects in the healthcare, education, hospitality, recreational, entertainment, retail, commercial office, mixed-use, multi-family residential and light industrial sectors. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and on-going learning and career development opportunities.

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Design Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the success of high-profile design-build projects by supporting the design process from concept through completion. You’ll ensure that all designs meet contractual and industry standards while delivering innovative, cost-effective, and constructible solutions. This role requires close collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive seamless project execution and uphold our commitment to design excellence.

As a Design Specialist at Graham you will:

• Lead design consultations and manage teaming and design service agreements.

• Oversee design production to ensure alignment with project timelines and deliverables.

• Validate designs for compliance, constructability, cost-effectiveness, and competitiveness.

• Coordinate closely with Bid and Project Execution teams to align design with project goals.

• Manage design consultants to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and industry standards.

• Liaise with Procurement and Construction teams to ensure design compliance and mitigate risks.

• Conduct audits of design documents to ensure quality and consistency.

• Manage clash detection processes and oversee resolution of technical queries and RFIs.

• Monitor material quantities and manage variances to maintain cost efficiency.

• Identify and quantify design risks; contribute to monthly budget forecasts.

• Review and resolve design quality issues and contract variances, escalating to the Commercial Manager as needed.

• Maintain and manage the design schedule in alignment with the master project schedule.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical, business, or scientific field.

• 3–5 years of experience in roles such as Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Construction Manager, or Technical Manager is an asset.

• Excellent technical writing and documentation abilities.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and BIM tools such as Navisworks (3D/4D) and Revit.

If this sounds like you, then Graham may be the right fit. Apply today.

Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

No unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you.

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