Senior Design Manager (Canada)

Senior Design Manager (Canada)

Exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Manager to relocate to Canada (BC or ON) and join the Building Division of one of Canada’s largest Main Contractor (circa $4 billion turnover annually), to work across a mixed portfolio of High-Rise, Commercial, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Transportation, Educational projects etc.

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:

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field; LEED, PMP, and P. Eng designations are advantageous.
• 15+ years 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.
• 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:

• 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.