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Intermediate Design Manager

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Ghd
Global leader in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.
Lead and manage engineering design projects, coordinate technical teams, and ensure quality control of deliverables in the Western Canada Region.
21d ago
C$106,128 - C$159,192
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Office Full-Time
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Construction services
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Water
Energy
Resources
Environment
Property and Buildings
Transportation
Hydrology and Hydrodynamics
Digital Technologies
Role
What you would be doing
quality control
design coordination
budget management
team management
change control
shop drawing review
  • Work closely with the engineering group to facilitate decision-making related to design, the choice of process and equipment and day-to-day problems
  • Responsible for quality control of all deliverable submittals and to ensure quality control processes are being followed
  • Lead interdisciplinary design coordination meetings and address critical issues that impact external partners
  • Manage project design budget in collaboration with the Project Manager and design discipline leads
  • Ensure the client’s requirements including specifications and standards are integrated into the project
  • Work closely with Project Managers on all major project functions, with a primary focus on managing the technical project team
  • Oversee the engineering schedule in collaboration with the Project Manager and design discipline leads
  • Develop or verify the technical scope of a project
  • Ensure fluid communication between the project management team, the design team, construction team and the various internal and external stakeholders as engineering elements
  • Mentor and develop junior staff
  • Responsible for producing a compliant, constructible design in accordance with Client requirements, Operation and Maintenance requirements and Construction requirements
  • Responsible for implementing and following the project’s Change Control system, including proactive escalation of potential changes
  • Ensure the design produced follows appropriate engineering processes, including GHD and Project specific processes
  • Coordinate technical team leads of the different design disciplines
  • Lead the creation and execution of design work plan and LOE
  • Serve as liaison between the site and engineering disciplines during construction and oversee the review of shop drawings
What you bring
project management
8+ years
infrastructure industries
scheduling software
bachelor’s degree
industrial plants
  • Experience in managing the design delivery for larger, multi-discipline projects an asset
  • Minimum of 8+ years' of broad and extensive technical, administrative and project experience
  • Experience in Water/Wastewater Treatment, Solid Waste, or Transportation Infrastructure industries, either for private or public clients, is an asset along with knowledge of scheduling software and engineering, capital cost estimating techniques and various construction contracting strategies.
  • Experience with industrial/process plants, facilities, or buildings
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized college or university
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Security clearance
  • responsible for implementing and following the project's change control system, including proactive escalation of potential changes
Company
Overview
1928
Year Founded
The organization has been evolving since 1928, starting as a small engineering practice and growing into a global powerhouse.
5 Continents
Global Presence
The organization operates across five continents, with key markets including Australia, the United States, and the UK.
  • With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions.
  • The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings.
  • Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities.
  • The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.
Culture + Values
  • Safety
  • Teamwork
  • Respect
  • Integrity
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net-zero target validated by SBTi
Science-based target validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by FY2050.
2025
Carbon neutral commitment
Committed to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025.
70%
Recycled materials in packaging
Boxes for electrical products use 70% recycled materials and are fully recyclable.
  • Prioritising direct emissions reductions over purchasing carbon offsets (statement from Enterprise Sustainability Leader)
  • Partnered with Decarbonisation Network to support clients' decarbonisation roadmaps and accelerate net-zero goals
  • Slimline packaging to reduce material usage and transportation impact
Inclusion & Diversity
Level 4–5
GDEIB Inclusion Benchmark
Targeting level 4–5 on the Global Disability Inclusion Benchmarking (GDEIB) by 2025.
9 Employee Groups
Resource Groups Established
Established 9 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support various diversity demographics.
  • Board‑mandated aim to become #1 in industry for inclusion & diversity
  • I&D strategy built on five behaviours: open, informed, accountable, empathetic, bold
  • Inclusion & Diversity goals embedded in employee performance reviews
  • Awards: Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (2020–2022), Workforce Diversity Award (2021), Disability Equality Index – Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion (2023)
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