Sheet Metal Foreperson (Design Development)

Modern Niagara; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Niagara is seeking a Sheet Metal Foreperson (Design Development) to join our Commercial Construction division in the Greater Toronto Area. This role supports the Design Management Team to develop functional, compliant, and cost-effective designs on site.

The successful candidate will lead sheet metal design coordination with project managers, engineers, VDC teams, and subcontractors to ensure constructability, safety, and timely delivery of shop drawings and material take-offs.

Qualifications

• Certified Journeyperson in Sheet Metal Work or equivalent.
• 5+ years of sheet metal construction experience with design coordination involvement.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, ductwork fabrication, installation best practices, and fire-rated assemblies.
• Experience in design-assist or design-build projects is an asset.
• Ability to interpret and review mechanical, architectural, and structural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in sheet metal design and construction.
• Review design drawings, specifications, and consultant submissions for accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with project management and engineering teams to assess alternative design approaches.
• Lead and participate in design development meetings with field and consultant teams.
• Interface with VDC teams to ensure 3D models reflect design intent and compliance.
• Identify clash detection and constructability challenges early in the design process.
• Assist in developing material take-offs and procurement schedules.
• Monitor design progression against the construction schedule.

Skills

Sheet metal design leadership

Pre-construction involvement

Design coordination

MEP coordination

Education

Certified Journeyperson in Sheet Metal Work

Tools

Bluebeam

Navis Works

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Sheet Metal Foreperson (Design Development)

Job Category : Engineering

Requisition Number : SHEET004387

• Posted : September 9, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Toronto, ON M5C1T4, CAN

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-orientedSheet Metal Foreperson (Design Development)to join our Commercial Construction division, based in the Greater Toronto Area on site.

TheSheet Metal Foreperson (Design Development)will be responsible for supporting theDesign Management Teamin developing a functional, compliant, and cost-effective design within project timelines. This role will work closely with project managers, engineers, VDC teams, and site teams to ensure constructability, efficiency, and compliance with design requirements, while maximizing installation efficiencies and minimizing costs

Key Responsibilities:

• Provideleadership in sheet metal design and construction, ensuring alignment with project goals and constructability best practices.
• Participate in estimating turnover and pre-construction meetings, ensuring early trade engagement in design development.
• Review and provide feedback ondesign drawings, specifications, and consultant submissionsfor accuracy, completeness, and efficiency.
• Collaborate withproject management and engineering teamsto assess alternative design approaches and propose value-engineered solutions.
• Lead and participate in design development meetings, supporting coordination between field execution teams and consultants.
• Interface withVirtual Design and Construction (VDC) teamsto ensure 3D models and shop drawings reflect design intent and are compliant with project agreements.
• Identifyclash detection and constructability challengesearly in the design process and work with project teams to resolve issues.
• Support scope development and pricing for Design Revision Requests (DRRs), assisting in cost control and change management processes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevantbuilding codes, safety regulations, and project specifications.
• Conductpage-turn reviews of design documentswith project execution teams to ensure alignment with field requirements.
• Assist in developing accuratematerial take-offs and procurement schedulesto support project timelines.
• Monitor design progressionagainst the construction schedule, ensuring all required information is delivered on time.
• Participate inclient and construction meetings, contributing expertise to design-related discussions.
• Maintain strong relationships withsubcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams, leveraging partnerships to support project objectives.
• Work closely withpiping,electrical, architectural, and structural teamsto ensure coordination of sheet metal design elements.
• Review and coordinateaccess door requirements, firestop & smokestop considerations, and duct cleaning specifications.

Qualifications:

• Certified Journeyperson in Sheet Metal Workor equivalent experience.
• 5+ yearsof experience in sheet metal construction, with a focus ondesign coordination and pre-construction involvement.
• Strong knowledge ofHVAC systems, ductwork fabrication, installation best practices, and fire-rated assemblies.
• Experience indesign-assist or design-buildprojects is an asset.
• Working knowledge ofmechanical, architectural, and structural drawings, including the ability tointerpret and review consultant designs.
• Proficiency inBluebeam,Navis Works,Microsoft Office,Excel
• Strong understanding ofbuilding codes, safety regulations, and risk management principles.
• Excellentproblem-solving skills and ability to assess constructability challengesearly in the design process.
• Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communicator and team player, able to work with engineers, project managers, and site teams.

This is a New position.

Compensation/Base Rate: $56.80 (as per Local 30 collective agreement)

Here at Modern Niagara, because we know our people are the best in the industry, we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards employees for their hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.

About Modern Niagara

Who We Are

Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, and electrical needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada’s infrastructure — and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal. We build for life.

Our Culture & Values

We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do, and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity, feels a sense of belonging, and can thrive. We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada) in the construction industry. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] so we can make appropriate arrangements.

We appreciate every applicant’s interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.