Design Manager
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
In accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation, EBC Inc. has included the expected salary range for this role, which is $95,000 - $145,000. · Full-time
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- Pay
- In accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation, EBC Inc. has included the expected salary range for this role, which is $95,000 - $145,000.
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 10+ years of experience managing design delivery on large‑scale ICI projects
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
For more than 50 years, the building team has been giving life to countless construction projects, distinguishing itself by the high quality of its work, respecting the highest industry standards and aiming to obtain environmental certifications. Engineers, architects, and other building specialists work hard to meet deadlines and exceed client expectations, while improving the well-being of communities.
Office buildings, hospitals and research centers, educational institutions, residential buildings, hotels, shopping centers, factories, sports and cultural centers, our team excels at building these places using state-of-the-art tools and places people at the heart of its concerns by advocating an innovative collaborative approach.
Come build the future with us!
We are seeking a Design Manager to join our Mississauga Team.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end‑to‑end design management from concept development through construction.
- Serve as the primary design point of contact for the client, consultants, and construction team
- Coordinate and manage architectural and engineering consultants to ensure timely, accurate, and contract‑compliant design delivery.
- Oversee design approvals, submissions, and revisions in alignment with project schedule, commercial requirements, and obligations.
- Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation for quality, constructability, compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Ensure adherence to applicable building codes, standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual design responsibilities.
- Proactively identify, manage, and resolve design conflicts, interface risks, and scope gaps.
- Support construction by responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, addressing design changes, and maintaining design intent.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to design and project team members assigned to the project.
- Collaborate closely with commercial, construction, and owner interface teams to support design decisions throughout the project lifecycle.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience managing design delivery on large‑scale ICI projects
- Demonstrated P3 or alternative delivery experience, including design coordination within complex contractual frameworks
- Proven success leading multidisciplinary design teams on complex, technically challenging builds
- Strong working knowledge of ICI construction practices, codes, approvals, and phased delivery environments
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholder interests
- Experience collaborating closely with construction teams on live projects from early works through completion
- This role requires eligibility for Secret Level Security Clearance. EBC will support the successful candidate through the required government security screening process to ensure they meet eligibility criteria for access to classified information and sensitive assets. For more details: Government of Canada – Government Security Screening https://www.canada.ca/en/security-intelligence-service/services/government-security-screening.html
- Understand Accountability;
- Autonomy; and proactive problem-solving mindset;
- Attention to details;
- Dynamic and organized;
- Ability to work in a team;
- Able to perform in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines;
- Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical reports and presentations for senior management and clients;
- Strong interpersonal skills with experience managing stakeholder expectations and resolving conflicts diplomatically.
- 4 weeks of annual vacation
- Complete group insurance program upon entry
- Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- 24 hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine)
- Training and development programs
- Employee assistance program
- Active social club and health and wellness committee
- Diverse, innovative and stimulating environment
- A company built on values of respect, integrity and a job well done
- Corporate Clothing Program
- Firm recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, EBC may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the candidate pre-screening process. These tools are used responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws as well as EBC’s policies. Final decisions always remain the responsibility of our qualified talent acquisition professionals.
EBC welcomes applications from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates and is committed to fostering an inclusive, culturally safe workplace.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead design management from concept through construction, coordinating architectural and engineering consultants and serving as the primary design contact for clients and project teams. Oversee design quality, approvals, compliance, risk resolution, and construction-phase support while mentoring team members and collaborating with commercial, construction, and owner-interface teams.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field and at least 10 years managing design delivery on large-scale ICI projects. Candidates should have P3 or alternative delivery experience, strong multidisciplinary leadership and construction coordination skills, knowledge of codes and approvals, and eligibility for Secret Level Security Clearance.
Skills
- Design Management
- Design Coordination
- Consultant Management
- Construction Management
- Building Codes And Standards
- Regulatory Approvals
- Contract Compliance
- Risk Mitigation
- Constructability Review
- Stakeholder Management
- Leadership And Mentorship
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Technical Reporting
- Conflict Resolution
- P3 And Alternative Delivery
Benefits
- Four Weeks Of Annual Vacation
- Group Insurance
- Group RRSP With Employer Contribution To A Deferred Profit Sharing Plan
- Telemedicine
- Training And Development Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Social Club
- Health And Wellness Committee
- Corporate Clothing Program
- Performance-Based Incentives
- Extended Health And Wellness Benefits
- Retirement Savings Programs
- Career Development Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Art & Design
Keywords
- Design Management
- Architecture
- Engineering
- ICI Construction
- P3
- Alternative Delivery
- Multidisciplinary Design Teams
- Design Coordination
- Construction
- Building Codes
- Industry Standards
- Regulatory Requirements
- Design Approvals
- Contractual Frameworks
- Phased Delivery
- Constructability
- Risk Mitigation
- Scope Management
- Interface Risk
- Requests For Information
- Shop Drawings
- Design Intent
- Stakeholder Management
- Secret Level Security Clearance
- Environmental Certifications