Design Manager, ICI / Healthcare Buildings | General Contractor | Vancouver / Toronto / Edmonton – Outpost Recruitment

Large general contractor is seeking experienced Design Manager to focus on major design build healthcare projects ($150m+) in Vancouver BC, Toronto ON and Edmonton AB. You’re a Design Manager with 8-10 years of experience with a proven track record for meeting scope requirements and milestones. Salary range is $130,000 – $180,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Responsibilities of Design Manager

• Management of the development of our design build 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
• Analysis of project 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 based on requirements and proposed design in coordination with the proposed project execution team
• Ongoing development of relationships with partner consultants and design build trade contractors
• Work collaboratively in a team environment with our mechanical and electrical design managers, project estimators, capital development director, marketing team, legal team, and facility management team

Education & Experience of Design Manager

• You have a construction related degree and eight to ten years of Design Build Management experience
• You have a working knowledge of construction scopes and activities, scheduling, project management and contract software
• You have the ability to confidently mentor and delegate to a large team while developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• You have experience in design build/construction management delivery models/contracts
• You have experience in Acute Healthcare Renovations/New Builds
• Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory and planning skills required

Benefits:

Unique career opportunity within a progressive environment with continuous learning and opportunity for growth, as well as a competitive compensation package.

Ideal Candidate:

• Must have vehicle and valid driver’s license for the province of British Columbia.
• Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered.

Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.