Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized institution
10+ years of design management experience on large municipal water/wastewater projects in Canada
Technical proficiency in civil, structural, architectural, process mechanical, building mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation & control disciplines
Knowledge of scheduling software and capital cost estimating techniques
Experience with Building Information Modelling (BIM) on multi-discipline projects
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Responsibilities
Manage multi-disciplinary project delivery to ensure compliant and constructible designs
Coordinate Quality Control of deliverables per GHD's Quality Management System
Develop and verify technical project scopes and collaborate on pricing during proposals
Prepare and adhere to schedules of deliverables with the Project Controls team
Manage engineering design budgets and provide inputs to the Project Controls team
Implement and follow the project's Change Control system, escalating potential changes proactively
Lead interdisciplinary design coordination meetings and document critical issues for the Project Manager
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation
Access to advanced engineering tools and technologies
Support for work-life balance
Engagement in meaningful projects that impact communities
Full Job Description
Job Description
Due to continuing growth in our business, our DDO (Design Delivery Organization) is looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to take on the role of Design Manager based out of Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton.
Who are we looking for?
Responsible for managing multi-disciplinary project delivery to produce a compliant, constructible design in accordance with Client requirements, Operation and Maintenance requirements and Construction requirements
Ensure the design produced follows appropriate engineering processes, including GHD and Project specific processes
Responsible for coordinating Quality Control of all deliverable submittals in accordance with GHD's Quality Management System
Responsible for developing or verifying the technical scope of a project and working with disciplines to provide pricing during proposal, and subsequently work planning following project award to initiate design activities
Participate actively in the preparation and adherence to a schedule of deliverables in collaboration with the Project Controls team
Responsible for managing the engineering design budget and providing key inputs to the Project Controls team
Responsible for implementing and following the project's Change Control system, including proactive escalation of potential changes
Participate to continuously review and improve the overall project strategy to meet design schedule and budget with the ability to support staging and phasing requirements.
Ensure fluid communication between the project management team, the design team, construction team and the various internal and external stakeholders as engineering elements
Verifies that the schedule and budget data match the progress of the professional services throughout execution of the project.
Coordinates the preparation of the design criteria by the team leads
Lead the creation and execution of design work plan and level of effort (LOE).
Convenes, chairs and documents interdisciplinary design coordination meetings an brings forward updates and any critical issues that impact external stakeholders to the Project Manager.
May serve as liaison between the construction contract administrator and engineering team during construction. Coordinates multidisciplinary problem resolution resulting from non-compliance with drawings and specifications at the site.
What you will bring to the team:
Bachelor's (B.Sc.) degree or equivalent from a recognized college or university
10+ years of design management experience on large ($25M-$50M+), multi-discipline engineering teams for municipal water/wastewater projects within Canada
Technical proficiency and previous project design experience in one or more discipline (civil, structural, architectural, process mechanical, building mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation & control) considered an asset
Knowledge of scheduling software and engineering and capital cost estimating techniques is a definite asset.
Member of the PEO, an important asset
Experience with Building Information Modelling (BIM) on multi-discipline projects
The ability to deal with uncertainty, changing and multiple priorities
Strong skills in verbal and written communication
Strong organizational skills
Salary range: $114,780 - $191,263. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications, and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans
About GHD Group
GHD Group is a global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm that provides services to clients in the water, energy, environment, property and buildings, and transportation sectors. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. GHD has more than 10,000 employees in over 200 offices worldwide, and it operates in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America. The company's services include engineering design, project management, asset management, environmental consulting, and digital services. GHD's clients include governments, private companies, and non-profit organizations, and its projects range from small-scale local initiatives to large-scale international infrastructure projects.
