Design Manager- Canada
Exciting relocation opportunity for a Design Manager to join the Building Division of one of Canada’s Largest Main Contractors (Circa $3 Billion turnover annually) to work across a mixed portfolio of High-Rise, Commercial, Healthcare and Educational projects in the company’s Ontario division in Canada. We are ideally looking for the Design Manager who has fulfilled this role with a Main Building Contractor in Ireland or the UK previously whilst working on large building projects.
Role:
- Oversee the entire design process from inception to completion, including coordination of activities and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Analyze contracts and budgets to ensure project goals are met and align with compliance standards.
- Manage and guide consulting teams, hiring additional consultants as needed for the project.
- Implement and oversee quality assurance processes for design completion and regulatory adherence.
- Create detailed design schedules that integrate with project deadlines and monitor progress to meet timelines.
Requirements:
- Degree or diploma in a construction, engineering, or architecture field.
- Over 10 years of construction experience, including 3 years in design management for a main contractor in Ireland or the UK.
- Proficient in industry software tools such as MS Office, BIM 360, Navisworks, Revit, ACONEX, and Revizto.
- Strong critical thinking, analytical skills, and a keen eye for detail.
- Willing to permanently relocate to Canada within six months.
Package:
- Salary $125,000 to $155,000 CAD (Circa €85k to €105k)
- Generous relocation package (Flights and Initial accommodation)
- Work permit and visa costs covered
- Comprehensive healthcare scheme for you and immediate family
- Generous pension contributions
- Generous annual leave entitlement
If you are a Design Manager considering a career move, please feel to send your CV or contact Declan Hasson for a confidential discussion. GPC will not send any applicants CV’s to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin and has more than 26 years’ experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally.