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BAAC

Design Manager - Telecommunications

Calgary, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Closing date: Nov 5, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 6, 2026

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Position Summary

BAAC Construction is hiring an experienced Design Manager to lead the design and permitting of long-haul fibre optic networks across Alberta.

In this role, you will lead internal staff and subcontracted engineering partners, taking projects from route selection through permitting and approvals to issued-for-construction (IFC) packages and as-builts. You will ensure all deliverables meet technical, environmental, regulatory, and permitting requirements, and keep design aligned with permitting, procurement, and construction timelines.

You will also play a key role in building BAAC's internal design and construction specifications, drawing on industry best practices and standards, and provide clear, concise updates to leadership.

This position is ideal for an experienced fibre design leader who knows Alberta permitting first-hand and wants the opportunity to build and shape a design function as the company grows.

Location

Reporting office located in Calgary, Alberta
Projects across Alberta, in both urban and rural settings
Travel to project sites as required

What You'll Do:

Design Leadership

Lead and oversee end-to-end long-haul fibre design packages across Alberta
Lead route feasibility, detailed path engineering, and the integration of survey and field data
Review and validate:
OSP designs
Bills of materials (BOMs)
Splicing plans
Construction drawings
Crossing details
Help develop and implement BAAC's internal design and construction specifications based on industry best practices and standards
Define as-built requirements and ensure all records are completed and delivered

Permitting & Approvals

Own the permitting strategy and approvals schedule, setting submission priorities so permits are secured ahead of construction
Stage design phases to match approval timelines and environmental constraints
Secure Municipal Access Agreements (MAAs) with municipalities and prepare them for executive review and signature by BAAC leadership
Ensure designs comply with all applicable environmental, archaeological, regulatory, and permitting requirements
Supervise and support the Permitting/Design Coordinator in preparing, submitting, and tracking permit applications and crossing agreements

Subcontractor Management & Tendering

Run competitive tenders for subcontracted design, survey, and environmental services, including scope development, bid solicitation, bid evaluation, and award recommendations
Direct and coordinate subcontracted design firms, surveyors, and environmental consultants, managing scope, deliverables, and performance

Project Controls & Risk Management

Manage design schedules and resource tracking, integrating inputs from design, survey, environmental, and permitting
Align design deliverables with permitting, procurement, and construction dependencies
Proactively identify risks and develop early mitigation to protect schedule and cost, including:
Utility conflicts
Environmental triggers
Routing feasibility risks
Permits at risk
Provide clear, concise status updates to leadership

Quality & Construction Support

Lead QA/QC processes across fibre, civil, and environmental design packages to ensure accuracy, constructability, and adherence to standards
Support construction by issuing design clarifications and responding to RFIs and field changes

What You Bring:

Required Experience

Experience in telecommunications design, with significant long-haul or backbone fibre experience
Demonstrated design and permitting experience in Alberta in both urban and rural settings
Proven leadership experience managing internal and external design resources, including running competitive tenders for subcontracted services
Experience securing Municipal Access Agreements (MAAs) with Alberta municipalities

Long-Haul Fibre Design Expertise

Strong working knowledge of:
Backbone fibre routing and OSP design
Strand assignment and fibre management
Splice planning
Aerial and underground construction methods
Constructability reviews and as-built standards
Strong knowledge of industry best practices and standard specifications for fibre design and construction
Experience in ISP design is considered an asset

Alberta Urban & Rural Design

Urban: congested utility corridors, municipal right-of-way requirements, crossings of major infrastructure, and design for traffic and public impact
Rural: road allowance and highway right-of-way routing, private land easements, Crown land, lease roads, bridge, pipeline, rail, and watercourse crossings, and long-distance route optimization

Regulatory & Permitting Knowledge

In-depth understanding of Alberta regulatory and permitting frameworks, including:
Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) permitting
Municipal and county approvals
Pipeline and rail crossing agreements
Water Act and Public Lands requirements
Historical Resources Act clearance
Indigenous consultation
Experience with environmental and archaeological requirements in Alberta is considered an asset

Technical Skills

AutoCAD and GIS (ArcGIS or QGIS) experience is considered an asset
Experience with network asset management platforms is considered an asset
Experience with Smartsheet, Microsoft Office, and Trimble Construction One is considered an asset

Education & Licences

An engineering degree or diploma in Telecommunications, Electrical, Civil, or a related discipline is considered an asset
P.Eng., P.L.(Eng.), or C.E.T. designation is considered an asset
Valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license with clean drivers abstract

Core Competencies

Proven ability to lead designers, CAD/GIS staff, surveyors, environmental consultants, permitting staff, and subcontracted engineering firms
Self-starter who takes initiative and works well with a high degree of autonomy
Alberta-based experience and a strong understanding of how projects get done here
Comfortable in a growing company where processes are still evolving, and sees that as an opportunity to contribute
Hands-on and willing to pitch in wherever the team needs support
Clear, open communicator who raises issues early and follows through on commitments

What We Offer:

Comprehensive 100% employer-paid health benefits (dental care, vision care, disability insurance)
Paid time off
Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications
Daily living-out allowance (LOA) for travel to project sites
Company events and employee celebrations
Supportive team environment
The opportunity to build and shape a growing design function
Opportunities for career growth and advancement within BAAC Construction Inc.

Why Join BAAC Construction?

Lead high-demand long-haul fibre optic infrastructure projects across Alberta
Shape the design standards and specifications of a growing company
Be part of a team committed to quality, safety, and excellence
Join a growing company with steady work and long-term career opportunities
Build your career with a respected civil construction and telecommunications contractor

Equal Opportunity Employer

BAAC Construction is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced fibre design leader who knows how projects get approved and built in Alberta, we encourage you to apply today and help shape the future of BAAC Construction's growing telecommunications team.

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Responsibilities

Lead long-haul fibre design and permitting across Alberta, from route feasibility and engineering through approvals, IFC packages, and as-builts. Manage internal and subcontracted resources, schedules, risks, quality, and construction support while developing the company’s design standards.

Requirements

Candidates need significant telecommunications design experience, including long-haul or backbone fibre, and demonstrated Alberta design and permitting experience in urban and rural settings. They should have leadership and tendering experience, knowledge of Alberta permitting frameworks and fibre construction practices, and a valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence; relevant education and professional designations are assets.

Skills

Long-Haul Fibre Design
OSP Design
Fibre Routing
Permitting and Approvals
Municipal Access Agreements
Alberta Regulatory Compliance
Subcontractor Management
Competitive Tendering
Project Scheduling
Risk Management
QA/QC
Constructability Reviews
AutoCAD
GIS
Splice Planning
As-Built Documentation

Benefits

Employer-Paid Health Benefits
Dental Care
Vision Care
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Daily Living-Out Allowance
Company Events
Career Growth Opportunities

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Keywords

Long-Haul Fibre
Backbone Fibre
Outside Plant Design
Route Feasibility
Fibre Routing
Strand Assignment
Fibre Management
Splice Planning
Aerial Construction
Underground Construction
Municipal Access Agreements
Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors
Water Act
Public Lands Requirements
Historical Resources Act
Indigenous Consultation
Environmental Requirements
Archaeological Requirements
AutoCAD
ArcGIS
QGIS
Smartsheet
Microsoft Office
Trimble Construction One
P.Eng.
P.L.(Eng.)
C.E.T.
IFC Packages
Bills of Materials
RFIs

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