Senior Design Manager (Relocate to Canada)

Global Professional Consultants Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 77,765 - 87,096; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Comprehensive healthcare & dental scheme

Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants Ireland is seeking a Senior Design Manager to relocate to Canada and join their Building Division. You will lead the design process for high-profile projects, engaging with stakeholders and managing design teams effectively.

This position requires a degree in Architecture or Engineering and substantial experience in construction management. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including relocation support and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in construction with 5+ years as a Design Manager.
• Experience managing teams and overseeing project execution.
• Background with Level 3 projects and design-build procurement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with design policies and quality control.
• Identify and mitigate design risks, managing budget deviations.
• Oversee direct reports and align design efforts with project teams.
• Audit design documents and collaborate with construction teams.
• Build strong client and project team relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Proficiency in BIM and REVIT

Education

Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Navisworks

BIM software

REVIT

Job description

Senior Design Manager (Relocate to Canada)

Exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Manager to relocate to Canada and join the Building Division of a leading Main Contractor (circa $4 billion turnover), working on High‑Rise, Commercial, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Transportation, and Educational projects. Reporting to the Design Director, you will lead the design process, ensuring compliance, risk management, and cost‑effective solutions. You will engage with stakeholders, chair design meetings, and oversee Design Specialists and Coordinators across multiple projects. Responsibilities include shaping design strategy and managing project execution. This role offers career growth and the chance to work on major projects in a dynamic environment.

Duties

• Design Compliance & Quality – Ensure adherence to design policies, procedures, and quality control plans while meeting compliance and contractual obligations.
• Risk, Cost & Performance Management – Identify and mitigate design risks, ensure cost‑effective solutions, track performance specifications, and manage budget or contract variances.
• Team Leadership & Coordination – Oversee direct reports, manage deliverables, and align design efforts with Bid and Project Execution teams while ensuring efficient project execution.
• Technical Oversight & Constructability – Audit design documents for accuracy, oversee clash‑detection processes, and collaborate with the Construction team to address constructability concerns.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Negotiation – Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and project teams, ensuring smooth collaboration and resolution of design‑related issues.

Requirements

• Educational Background – Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field; LEED, PMP, and P. Eng designations are advantageous.
• Industry Experience – 15+ years in construction, with at least 5 years as a Design Manager on design‑build projects of similar scope.
• Project Expertise – Experience with Level 3 projects and working within the relevant division, preferably for a design‑builder using design‑build procurement methods.
• Leadership & Management – Proven ability to manage at least 2‑3 people, leading teams and overseeing project execution effectively.
• Technical Proficiency – Strong skills in MS Office Suite, BIM software, Navisworks (3D/4D), and REVIT (data extraction, model review).

Benefits

• Salary $180k to $206k CAD (Circa €125k to €140k)
• $15,000 to $25,000 CAD relocation package
• Work permit and visa costs paid for by the company
• Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive healthcare & dental scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement + public holidays

For further information about this opportunity and details about relocation to Canada please reach out for a confidential discussion.