Architectural Design Manager

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead design strategy and execution across a portfolio of corporate and retail spaces. The successful candidate will oversee external design consultants, drive design standards, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver functional, sustainable, and visually engaging workplace environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design activities across multiple corporate and retail construction projects.
• Manage external architects, designers, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Oversee design deliverables, project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain design guidelines, specifications, and standards.
• Lead space planning, programming, and construction/fixturing documentation.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Identify project risks and drive effective mitigation strategies.
• Monitor design performance and implement process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive design management experience.
• Proven experience managing commercial, corporate workplace, or retail design projects.
• Strong knowledge of design principles, construction practices, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Experience in project management, contract administration, budget management, and vendor/consultant management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred: Experience managing design across large, multi-location retail or corporate real estate portfolios.

The Company offers a total rewards package in accordance with all applicable federal, provincial, and local laws and requirements. Benefit eligibility and offerings vary based on role, employment status, and work location.

For contractor positions, benefits are limited to those entitlements and protections required by applicable law, which may include (as applicable) vacation pay, public holidays, leaves of absence, and other legally mandated benefits or payments.

AI Disclosure:

We may use AI-enabled and/or automated tools to support parts of our recruitment process, including application screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications. These tools are used to enhance consistency and efficiency. All hiring decisions involve human review and are not based solely on automated processing.

About Us:

Collabera is a leading Digital Solutions company providing software engineering solutions to the world’s most tech-forward organizations. With more than 25 years of experience, we have hired over 17000 employees across 60+ offices globally and currently place 10000+ professionals annually to support critical IT engagements at more than 500 client sites, 80% being the Fortune 500. {and 59% of the Fortune 50 (could use either stat)}

With Collabera, you

• Will get to work on numerous challenging and exciting projects, including UI/UX transformation, Blockchain, AI/Data Science, Cloud migrations, Cyber-Security and Engineering.

• At Collabera you have 80% chances of project extension or redeployment to other clients

• Will have endless opportunities to learn new technologies through our inhouse Training arm – Cognixia.