Design Services Supervisor

The Design Services Supervisor will be responsible for managing the workflow of all building permit and construction design deliverables for multi-family residential and commercial projects. The role will manage both the internal design and external engineering process, in a fast-paced production environment, and will liaise with external consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.  The role will ensure established processes are being followed and develop new processes to improve efficiencies. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with a passion for mentoring and coaching staff.

Your contributions to the team:

• Provide management of the design and engineering workflow for all projects
• Identify and map project requirements, key personnel and assign responsibilities
• Continually monitor the active projects and ensure that the materials are being delivered to facilitate the process from building permit to construction
• Track, monitor and report the status of all projects to provide visibility so that all other departments can plan their activities accordingly
• Work closely to with the design team to motivate and support their work efforts and address all challenges in a positive and supportive manner
• Manage the engagement of sub-consultants including Structural, Mechanical and Electrical, and Building Envelope, and maintain a relationship with all consultants to deliver the best results
• Develop, implement, maintain and enforce BIM, REVIT and CAD standards; producing procedures and guidelines
• Ensure adherence to document management policies and procedures, using provided software
• Maintain a high level of competency of all relevant software through continual training, research and workshop and seminar attendance, and train this among your staff
• Manage applications through continual review and evaluation, recommending and incorporating updates as deemed necessary
• Ensure proper documentation of all work, products and relevant activities
• Maintain a highly organized team and be able to constantly prioritize and look for efficiencies and improvements in the process

What you need to be successful:

• Post-secondary education in drafting, architecture or equivalent
• Proficiency with BIM, CAD and REVIT applications
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the construction industry 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to speak with all levels of the organization and convey technical information in a non-technical manner where required.
• Proven ability to conduct presentations
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics and various other construction documentation
• Analytical and creative thinker with the ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects
• Knowledge of the National Building Code, Provincial Building Codes, Energy Code/Step Code
• Mechanical and Electrical design experience

Why Seymour Pacific?

Seymour Pacific Developments is an industry leader in building multi-family homes with unparalleled speed and efficiency. We develop and build over 1000 units a year by leveraging effective teamwork and industry expertise. We offer excellent wages and benefits, as well as a variety of training for employees who are motivated to succeed and want to expand their horizons.

Seymour Pacific Developments practices equal opportunity hiring and onboarding processes to ensure equal access and participation for everyone. We understand that we have a responsibility for ensuring a safe, dignified, and welcoming environment and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees irrespective of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law. We believe in integrating people with disabilities into our workforce by removing barriers and meeting accessibility needs.