Design Manager

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: Design Manager

Company: EBC Inc.

Location: Mississauga (Matheson / East Rathwood), Ontario, Canada

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Category: Design Management, Construction Operations

Date Posted: 2026-10-02

Experience Level: 10+ years

Remote Status: On-site

🚀 Role Summary

• Spearhead comprehensive design management across the entire project lifecycle, from initial concept to final construction, ensuring alignment with EBC Inc.'s high-quality standards and environmental certifications.

• Act as the central design liaison, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration between clients, architectural and engineering consultants, and the construction team.

• Drive the efficient coordination of architectural and engineering consultants, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of designs that strictly adhere to contractual obligations and project specifications.

• Manage the intricate process of design approvals, submissions, and revisions, meticulously aligning them with project schedules, commercial objectives, and contractual commitments.

• Conduct rigorous reviews of drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to uphold quality, ensure constructability, verify compliance, and proactively mitigate project risks.

📝 Enhancement Note: While the title is "Design Manager," the responsibilities and requirements clearly indicate this role is deeply embedded within construction operations, focusing on the practical application of design within large-scale ICI (Industrial, Commercial, Institutional) projects. The emphasis on "end-to-end design management from concept development through construction" and "support construction by responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings" firmly places this role within the operational execution phase of construction projects, requiring a strong understanding of buildability and on-site realities. The company's description as a "building team" further solidifies this operational focus.

📈 Primary Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design management from concept development through construction, ensuring a cohesive and integrated approach.

• Serve as the primary design point of contact for the client, consultants, and construction team, fostering strong working relationships and clear communication channels.

• Coordinate and manage architectural and engineering consultants to ensure timely, accurate, and contract-compliant design delivery, proactively addressing any deviations.

• Oversee design approvals, submissions, and revisions in alignment with project schedule, commercial requirements, and contractual obligations, ensuring all stakeholders are informed.

• Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation for quality, constructability, compliance with codes and standards, and overall risk mitigation.

• Ensure adherence to applicable building codes, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual design responsibilities throughout the design process.

• Proactively identify, manage, and resolve design conflicts, interface risks, and scope gaps, developing and implementing mitigation strategies.

• Support construction activities by efficiently responding to RFIs (Requests for Information), reviewing shop drawings, addressing design changes, and maintaining the integrity of the design intent.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to design and project team members assigned to the project, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

• Collaborate closely with commercial, construction, and owner interface teams to support design decisions throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring constructability and commercial viability.

📝 Enhancement Note: The responsibilities highlight a critical interface role within construction operations, bridging the gap between design and execution. The emphasis on "constructability," "risk mitigation," and "responding to RFIs" indicates a need for practical, on-site focused design oversight rather than purely conceptual design leadership. The required "10+ years of experience managing design delivery on large-scale ICI projects" further supports the seniority and operational depth expected.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a closely related field. Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in managing design delivery for large-scale ICI (Industrial, Commercial, Institutional) construction projects.

• Demonstrated experience with Public-Private Partnerships (P3) or other alternative project delivery models, showcasing proficiency in navigating complex contractual frameworks.

• Proven track record of successfully leading multidisciplinary design teams on complex, technically challenging construction builds.

• Extensive experience collaborating closely with construction teams on live projects, from early works through to final completion, ensuring design intent is maintained. Required Skills:

• Design Management: End-to-end leadership of design processes from concept through construction.

• Project Management: Ability to manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively within a design context.

• Construction Practices: Strong working knowledge of ICI construction practices, building codes, regulatory requirements, and phased delivery environments.

• Consultant Coordination: Expertise in coordinating architectural and engineering consultants to ensure timely and accurate design delivery.

• Contractual Understanding: Deep comprehension of contractual design responsibilities and complex contractual frameworks, especially within P3 or alternative delivery models.

• Risk Mitigation: Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate design-related risks and conflicts.

• Quality Assurance: Diligent review of drawings and specifications for quality, constructability, and compliance.

• Problem-Solving: Proactive and effective resolution of design conflicts and scope gaps.

• Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage multiple stakeholder interests and build consensus.

• Leadership & Mentorship: Proven capability to lead and mentor design and project team members.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to prepare clear technical reports and presentations.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with specific project management software relevant to large-scale construction.

• Familiarity with BIM (Building Information Modeling) and its application in design coordination.

• Knowledge of environmental certification processes (e.g., LEED) relevant to construction projects.

• Experience with negotiation and conflict resolution in a project setting.

📝 Enhancement Note: The requirements emphasize a blend of technical design expertise and practical construction operational knowledge. The inclusion of "P3 or alternative delivery experience" and "Secret Level Security Clearance" points to roles on potentially sensitive or government-funded projects, requiring a high degree of diligence and compliance. The emphasis on "constructability" and "on-site collaboration" is critical for candidates to highlight.

📊 Process & Systems Portfolio Requirements

Portfolio Essentials:

• Design Delivery Case Studies: Showcase at least 2-3 significant ICI projects managed from concept to construction, detailing your role, challenges, and outcomes.

• Project Lifecycle Management: Demonstrate your ability to manage design processes across all project phases, including concept, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.

• Consultant Management: Provide examples of how you have successfully managed and coordinated architectural and engineering consultants, including contract adherence and performance monitoring.

• Risk & Conflict Resolution: Present specific instances where you identified and resolved design conflicts, interface risks, or scope gaps, detailing the process and resolution.

• Compliance & Standards: Illustrate your understanding and application of building codes, regulatory requirements, and industry standards in design management.

Process Documentation:

• Design Management Plan: Be prepared to discuss or present examples of how you would develop a comprehensive Design Management Plan for a large-scale project, outlining key phases, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement.

• RFI & Shop Drawing Review Process: Detail your methodology for efficiently reviewing and responding to RFIs and shop drawings to maintain project momentum and design integrity.

• Change Order Management: Demonstrate your process for managing design-related changes, including scope assessment, cost implications, schedule impact, and stakeholder approval.

• Quality Control & Assurance: Outline your approach to ensuring design quality and constructability through rigorous review processes and collaboration with construction teams.

📝 Enhancement Note: For a Design Manager role in construction operations, the portfolio should not just showcase design concepts but the management and execution of those designs within a construction context. Emphasis should be placed on demonstrating process, problem-solving, and successful project delivery under challenging circumstances, aligning with EBC's stated values of quality and respect for industry standards.

💵 Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $95,000 - $145,000 CAD per year.

Benefits:

• Vacation: 4 weeks of annual vacation, providing ample time for rest and rejuvenation.

• Health & Wellness:

  • Comprehensive group insurance program covering health, dental, and vision.
  • 24-hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine) for convenient healthcare.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling and support services.
  • Active social club and health and wellness committee promoting employee well-being and engagement.

• Retirement Savings:

  • Group RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) with employer contributions.
  • Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) for additional retirement savings potential.

• Professional Development:

  • Robust training and development programs to enhance skills and career growth.

• Work Environment:

  • Diverse, innovative, and stimulating work environment.
  • Corporate Clothing Program for professional attire.

• Recognition: Firm recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, indicating a strong organizational culture and commitment to excellence.

Working Hours:

• Standard full-time hours, typically 40 hours per week, with the understanding that project demands may require flexibility.

📝 Enhancement Note: The salary range provided ($95,000 - $145,000 CAD) is competitive for a Design Manager role with 10+ years of experience in the Greater Toronto Area, considering the complexity of ICI projects and the requirement for specialized skills like P3 delivery and security clearance. The benefits package is comprehensive, reflecting EBC Inc.'s commitment to