Design Manager

Overview

Lead design management for airport terminal renovation, overseeing multidisciplinary coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• progress reporting
• technical support
• client interface
• pre‑construction
• design review
• quality review

Tasks

-Prepares and presents progress and performance reports to senior management and executive leadership, highlighting key risks and opportunities. -Provides technical support to delivery teams, applying knowledge of design phases and facility requirements to inform construction planning and execution. -Serves as the primary client interface throughout all project phases, providing technical leadership, guidance, and subject matter expertise in design development. -Oversees all pre-construction services, including design planning, site development, permitting, and procurement support across all design phases. -Coordinates the client’s design review and approval process across all phases, ensuring a smooth transition from Development to Construction. -Leads the implementation and coordination of multi-disciplinary design standards, working in close collaboration with the main contractor. -Manages design consultancy agreements to ensure alignment with contract requirements related to technical specifications, schedules, and budgets. -Facilitates design reviews and ensures timely, coordinated input from all stakeholders to support efficient decision-making. -Leads and coordinates quality reviews to ensure design compliance with program scope and technical requirements. -Oversees reviews conducted by external stakeholders, including airlines, regulatory agencies, and authorities having jurisdiction.

Requirements

• autocad
• revit
• engineering degree
• 10+ years
• design coordination
• stakeholder management

What You Bring

-Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit; experience with MicroStation, Civil 3D, and BIM software is considered an asset. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. -University Degree in Engineering or Architecture + 8 years of experience in large capital programs in an engineering / design management position with a focus on terminal renovation / improvement programs. -Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of professional experience. -Proven ability to conduct comprehensive design reviews and effectively lead design coordination activities. -Specialized experience in the design management of technology systems, including Building Management Systems (BMS), Life Safety Systems, Power Monitoring Systems, Passenger Boarding Bridges, Automated People Movers, and other building technology infrastructure. -Demonstrated experience managing senior stakeholder relationships and delivering high-level strategic reporting to support effective executive decision-making. -Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead meetings and workshops with diverse and large stakeholder groups. -Relevant professional designation is considered an asset. -Strong technical expertise across all phases of project development, with a track record of solving complex challenges through data analysis and informed decision-making. -Solid understanding of program development processes, including scope definition, cost estimation, scheduling, and risk analysis.

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