Senior Design Manager, Building Construction

Description

As a Design Manager, you will be integral to managing design requirements for a variety of construction projects, guiding the process from initial pursuit to execution. Collaborating closely with the Project Director, Construction Manager, and Pre-Construction Manager, you will oversee design management, scheduling, compliance, and the development of subcontractor packages.

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Essential Responsibilities:

• Participate actively in all phases of project pursuit, including RFQ, RFP, and project execution.
• Lead design development meetings with internal and external stakeholders throughout the RFP and execution phases.
• Oversee and coordinated the design development and technical components of a project, particularly for RFPs in design-build projects or similar partnerships.
• Coordinate and integrate activities with external design consultants, including assisting with scope and contract fees.
• Identify design constraints, assess alternatives, and provide recommendations for cost-effective design solutions.
• Define and monitor design schedules and deliverables, ensuring timely project progression.
• Identify and manage opportunities and risks to positively impact schedule and financial targets.
• Participate in bid analysis, negotiations, and contract awards with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist in managing change control during design development and construction document phases.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years' experience in design management, from inception to project handover on various projects large complex projects.
• Post-secondary education in architecture/design and/or construction.
• Experience leading design teams on large or complex Design Build and P3 projects.
• Proficient in constructing various projects, with a focus on complex architectural structures, advanced systems, environmental considerations, etc., utilizing both Design-Build and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) approaches.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents, drawings, specifications, costs, budgets, and current construction practices and methodology.
• Proficient with MS Office; understanding of building codes, LEED, and CSA standards.
• Strong negotiation skills: the ability to influence and persuade others to reach a consensus.

Work Conditions:

• Office/Site-based position
• Some travel may be required to project sites and/or office locations

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Additional Information

Ledcor Building offers full-service construction for commercial, residential, institutional, and light industrial projects, along with expertise in green building. Our depth of knowledge and expertise come from building hundreds of projects - of all sizes - across North America each year.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

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