Design Manager in Edmonton

We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction.

At EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences every day. Our commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, our purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share.

You as a Design Manager (Building Group) will:

• Manage the development of our design proposals for P3 and other design-build projects.
• Manage the design team in developing compliant and aggressive design solutions in response to RFP requirements including coordination of all disciplines.
• Analyze project requirements, guide design teams to meet project requirements while maintaining budgetary requirements, and develop a strategy focused on winning the opportunity.
• Develop submissions and presentations for RFP period collaborative meeting process in conjunction with the design team; review and assess all RFP documentation and requirements.
• Develop and coordinate documentation of the proposed design to support estimating the project cost.
• Develop technical submissions including design and construction narratives and drawing packages.
• Develop project schedules and project logistic plans, coordinate and manage consultant contracts and scopes of work based on requirements and proposed design.
• Ongoing development of relationships with partner consultants and trade contractors, understand and manage a Statement of Requirements / Project Agreement to ensure design compliance and pricing adequacy.
• Work with the estimating team to ensure adequate design assumptions are managed and contained within project budgets.

Is this the right role for you?

Requirements:

• You have a construction related degree and eight to ten years of Design Management experience.
• You have a working knowledge of construction scopes and activities, scheduling, project management and contract software.
• Experience in estimating and project management would be seen as an asset.
• You have the ability to confidently mentor and delegate to a large team while developing and maintaining strong client relations.
• Must have, or be eligible for, CSID (PWSGC) Secret Level Security Clearance.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested. We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.