Lead, Production Design

Brookfield Residential (Alberta) LP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

RRSP program

Career development

Volunteer hours

Parental leave

Wellness resources

Pet insurance

Job summary

Brookfield Residential Edmonton is seeking a Design Lead to guide the Design team, maintain the product line, and analyze market trends to expand and refine our home designs. You will set up CAD/REVIT files, review plans for accuracy, coordinate with Sales, Estimating, Construction and trades, approve architectural changes, and mentor Designers while upholding city bylaws and coding standards.

The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Diploma in Architectural Technologies, Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5-8 years of industry experience.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods and techniques.
• Strong knowledge of building code and government requirements.
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, and REVIT.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production scheduling and timelines are met for the department.
• Oversee day-to-day workload of Designers and assist as needed.
• Attend weekly operation, tracking, sales/construction and product development meetings.
• Set up CAD/REVIT job files and maintain CAD standards.
• Review drawings for accuracy and compliance with codes and city bylaws.
• Liaise with Sales, Estimating, Construction and Trade Partners on changes and pricing.
• Provide training to Designers and mentor junior team members.

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

REVIT

Communication

Prioritization

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Diploma in Architectural Technologies or related field

Tools

MS Office

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.