Design Manager

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You as a Design Manager (Building Group) will:

• Management of the development of our design proposals for P3 and other design-build projects
• Management of the design team in developing compliant and aggressive design solutions in response to RFP requirements including coordination of all disciplines
• Analysis of project requirements, guide design teams to meet project requirements while maintaining budgetary requirements, and development of a strategy focused on the winning the opportunity
• Development of submissions and presentations for RFP period collaborative meeting process in conjunction with the design team; review and assessment of all RFP documentation and requirements
• Development and coordination of documentation of the proposed design to support estimating the project cost
• Development of technical submission including design and construction narratives and drawing package
• Development of project schedule 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?

• 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.

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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. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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