Senior Design Manager - Job Opportunity in Canada
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Design Manager to join our team in Ontario, Canada. As a key member of our Building Division, you will lead the design process across a diverse portfolio of projects, including High-Rise, Commercial, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Transportation, and Educational developments.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the design process, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies, managing risk, and delivering cost-effective solutions. You will also engage with stakeholders, chair design meetings, and oversee Design Specialists and Coordinators across multiple projects.
Responsibilities:
* 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:
To be considered for this role, you must possess:
* A degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
* LEED, PMP, and P. Eng designations are advantageous.
* No less than 15 years of experience in construction, with at least 5 years as a Design Manager on design-build projects of similar scope.
* Experience with Level 3 projects and working within the relevant division, preferably for a design-builder using design-build procurement methods.
* A proven ability to manage at least 2-3 people, leading teams and overseeing project execution effectively.
* Strong skills in MS Office Suite, BIM software, Navisworks (3D/4D), and REVIT (data extraction, model review).
Benefits:
This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career and work on major projects in a dynamic environment. The package includes:
* Salary: $180k to $190k CAD
* Relocation package: $15,000 to $25,000 CAD
* 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, please reach out for a confidential discussion.
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Senior Design Manager