ventanaconstructionc

Design Manager

Burnaby, British Columbia

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago

Project ManagementBudgetingSupply ChainLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsBIMConstruction Management

About the role

Experience working on large-scale commercial, institutional, or residential projects, with exposure to the full project lifecycle from pursuit through to construction.
Practical problem-solving with strong business and commercial judgment.
Experience supporting RFQs/RFPs and contributing to winning work.

Responsibilities

As a Design Manager, you will lead complex design-build and construction management projects from a pre-construction perspective, ensuring design outcomes align with client expectations, budget constraints, and constructability requirements.
You will work closely with senior leadership, consultants, and pre-construction teams to guide the design process from concept through to construction readiness, overseeing consultant performance, driving high-quality design documentation, and maintaining strong client relationships.
You will be responsible for balancing design intent with practical delivery, ensuring a seamless transition into construction while supporting successful project outcomes.
As a Design Manager your key accountabilities will involve:
Facilitate design coordination meetings and workshops, ensuring all disciplines are aligned, risks are identified early, and design progress stays on schedule.
Overseeing consultant performance, define clear scopes of work, and ensure accountability throughout the design process.
Identifying and resolving design-related risks, ensuring sound decision-making and alignment with contract and project requirements.
Supporting RFQ/RFP pursuits by contributing to design strategy, and collaborating with proposal teams to ensure solutions are practical, competitive, and aligned with delivery capabilities
Leading the transition of projects into construction, ensuring operations teams are set up for success with a clear understanding of design intent, scope, and client commitments.
Maintaining client engagement into early construction to ensure continuity, satisfaction, and resolution of any design-related issues.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in construction, architecture, or real estate development, with a focus on design coordination, project management, or pre-construction.
Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
Experience with BIM/VDC and project management or design collaboration tools.

Compensation

Competitive salary, plus potential bonus & profit sharing

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