Technical Manager, Design

Bertone is a Canadian family-owned real estate development company based in Montreal. The company, founded more than 20 years ago, has successfully built a diversified portfolio of commercial, industrial, residential, and mix-use properties in Quebec. Bertone is known for its dynamic team, its family atmosphere, its visionary and innovative developments as well as its entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach.


Visionary, large‑scale projects: Competitive salaries: Benefits: Dental insurance, medical and paramedical coverage.
Vacation: Because taking a break helps you come back stronger
Fresh coffee to share with colleagues: The Technical Coordinator – Development and Pre‑Construction supports the development team in managing the early phases of real estate projects—from feasibility studies to the preparation of technical plans for tendering and construction, as well as coordinating pre‑construction activities. ensuring coordination and quality control of drawings; monitoring deliverables and schedules; This position is ideal for someone with a solid technical background who is rigorous and structured, holds training in architectural technology or a related field, and wishes to grow into a full real estate project management role.
Pre‑Construction – Preparation of Technical Drawings and Specifications, Quality Control, and Construction Support
Coordinate the preparation of technical plans for tender and construction with architects, engineers, and other consultants.
Organize, maintain, and track drawing registers, revisions, and consultant documentation.
Ensure proper sharing of required design information among professionals.
Verify that all plans comply with applicable municipal regulations, building codes, consultant reports, Bertone design standards, and industry best practices.
Contribute to continuous improvement of Bertone’s design standards and processes.
Conduct rigorous quality control of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil plans to ensure consistency and coordination.
Ensure plans are complete, free of errors or omissions, and that the full project scope is properly covered by all disciplines.
Track, coordinate, and help resolve RFIs, design issues, conflicts, and discrepancies raised by stakeholders.
Conduct value‑engineering reviews of drawings and technical specifications.
Participate in the evaluation of various construction scenarios in coordination with the contractor.
Development – Municipal Approvals and Project Design
Participate in internal design reviews and value‑engineering exercises during project development.
Optimize layouts to ensure they meet operational needs, project objectives, and Bertone’s design standards.
Review presentation documents prepared by professionals for municipal approvals.
Assist with permitting processes, including municipal approvals and building permits.
Participate in preliminary development potential analyses during due diligence, including:
Block plans for different building uses
Extraction of data from scenarios (areas, densities, efficiency, number of units, parking counts)
Identify risks, constraints, and opportunities related to potential sites.
Coordinate with surveyors, environmental consultants, and municipalities to gather required pre‑acquisition data.
Commercial Development – Commercial Test Fits and Change of Use
Prepare test‑fit plans for commercial and retail spaces.
Review tenant layout plans to ensure they comply with the building configuration.
Contribute to defining the scope of work for the general contractor.
Assist with minor architectural modifications.

Bertone promotes the inclusion and diversity of its resources. DEC in Architectural Technology or a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Engineering, or related field.
Additional training in project management or real estate development is an asset.
3–5 years of experience in an architecture firm, real estate development company, or construction environment (junior to intermediate level).
~ Essential experience in reading and coordinating architectural and engineering plans.

Technical Skills
Knowledge of real estate development phases and municipal approval processes is an advantage.
Understanding of construction principles.
Understanding of building codes and municipal regulations.
Strong ability to read plans across all disciplines: architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil.
Practical knowledge of SketchUp and AutoCAD and/or Revit for pre‑development and commercial development.
Practical knowledge of Bluebeam or equivalent for markups and technical plan overlays.
Proficiency in MS Excel and Word.
BIM experience considered an asset.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.