Lead, Production Design

Brookfield Residential; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

RRSP program

Career development

Volunteer hours

Parental leave

Family planning assistance

Wellness resources

Pet insurance

Job summary

Brookfield Residential Edmonton is seeking a Design Lead to drive the design team, maintain the product line and support the production program. The role requires industry experience and strong CAD/REVIT proficiency to refine elevations and drawings while aligning with city bylaws and customer requests.

You will mentor designers, manage design changes, and collaborate with Sales, Construction and Estimating to ensure timely delivery and quality across multiple communities.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Diploma in Architectural Technologies, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience in homebuilding/design is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and industry requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Design team and maintain the product line and production program.
• Set up and manage CAD/REVIT files and drawings.
• Coordinate with Sales, Construction, Estimating and Trade Partners.

Skills

Industry experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Prioritization

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Independent work

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

Post-Secondary Diploma in Architectural Technologies, Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Location Edmonton - 202, 5103 Windermere Blvd. SW Business At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind – creating the best places to call home. From the development of award-winning, master-planned communities to the creation of well-designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community. As part of Brookfield — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed‑use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.

Job Description Overview: The Design Lead provides leadership to the Design team, is accountable for maintaining the product line and an efficient production program. The Design Lead works to understand the Divisional and local area’s homebuilding market and overall industry and homebuilding trends, to expand, update and refine existing product line. They will also assist in completing necessary data collection and analysis with recommendations for cost controls and prefabrication processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure production scheduling and timelines are met for the department.
• Oversee and assist with, as needed, the day to day production workload as performed by the Designers.
• Attend, as needed, weekly scheduled meetings, including but not limited to, operation meetings, tracking meetings, sales / construction meetings, product development meetings, and framing walkthroughs.
• Set up individual job files.
• Request plot plans and review for accuracy.
• Set up CAD/REVIT job files.
• Apply for Architectural approvals.
• Make job specific changes to working drawings as per customer requests.
• Select exterior colors as required.
• Liaise with sales department in regards to change orders and requests for pricing.
• Liaise with construction department and or trade partners in regards to questions or concerns with drawings.
• Review job specific engineering, roof and floor layouts against completed working drawings.
• Distribute construction documents to Sales, Estimating, Construction and Trade Partners.
• Apply for building permits.
• Review new stages for compliance with existing product and city by‑laws.
• Complete new stage setup.
• Manage and draft design spec changes, as needed.
• Provide maintenance to master set of drawings by entering updates from Estimating, Construction and Marketing.
• Manage tender drawings.
• Manage marketing brochures and assist with review of marketing literature, as it relates to design.
• Manage shop drawings from engineered floor, roof truss and kitchen cabinet suppliers.
• Maintain CAD standards and plan consistency for all master files and details for all areas.
• Liaise with construction department and/or sub trades in regards to questions or concerns with drawings.
• Liaise with Communities and/or their consultants in the acquisition of electronic information.
• Liaise with IT regarding ongoing integration of automated workflow(s).
• Review and discuss onsite construction issues as they arise (framing, engineering, floor and roof layouts, and finishing electrical).
• Develop new home designs and enhance existing product as required.
• Develop new elevations for new areas and enhance existing product elevations as required.
• Complete full set of working drawings for new plans and elevations as required.
• Participate in assessment and comparison of competitors’ products as required.
• Liaise with City Authority in regards to code, bylaw or application concerns / questions.
• Maintain positive relationships with industry officials, sub trades and suppliers.
• Keep current on code, bylaw and industry changes by attending industry seminars, information sessions, industry courses, product demonstrations, engineering, etc.
• Mentor and develop the Designers.
• Provide training as needed to others (new team members, Sales, Construction, Estimating) with respect to design department procedures and areas of responsibility.
• Provide training to new Designers regarding production.
• Create & maintain training documentation, as required.

What You'll Bring

• Post-Secondary Diploma in Architectural Technologies, Civil Engineering or other related field.
• 5-8 years of industry experience.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of a wide range of construction materials, methods, and techniques.
• Strong knowledge of industry, building code, and government requirements.
• Strong proficiency using MS Office, AutoCAD, and REVIT.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Effective communication skills; ability to communicate with customers, team members and external partners.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and total rewards package.
• Excellent extended medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning day 1.
• RRSP program, contributions begin on day 1.
• Career development programs.
• Paid Volunteer Hours.
• Paid parental leave.
• Family planning assistance, including IVF, surrogacy and adoption options.
• Wellness and mental health resources.
• Pet insurance offering.
• A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity, Community!

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an extensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

The Brookfield Real Estate ecosystem spans the globe through multiple operating companies, all united by our core values.

We cover every facet of real estate—from offices and retail spaces to logistics centers, residential homes, and hotels.

Across thousands of properties worldwide, we combine world‑class expertise with deep local insights to drive exceptional value. Together, we transform neighborhoods and build lasting communities that stand the test of time.

By leveraging the global scale of our operating companies and fostering trusted local partnerships, we collaborate seamlessly to support our communities and achieve shared success.