Design Manager

Design Manager

For Those Who Seek To Redefine

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people - where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

We are a dynamic team of over 5,000 with a range of professions, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. This breadth of diversity in people and opportunities is one of greatest aspects of building your career with Bird. Every trajectory looks different. At Bird, you hold the pen and you write your story. As you unlock your potential, you are surrounded by a team that supports you every step of the way.

At Bird, we are focused on building a culture that brings together ideal team players who facilitate possibility every day. We are looking for those who have the courage and confidence to be humble; the self-motivated, ambitious professionals who are hungry; and those who never lose sight of their intuition, emotional intelligence, or the unequivocal impact of being people smart.

Reporting to the Construction Director, the Design Manager will lead and manage the design process for a project from commencement of design (pre-award) to the finalization of all design work. They will be responsible for contributing to the development of the design team while ensuring procedures and best practices are followed.

This position will be based in the Edmonton, AB Office.

**Responsibilities**:
Leadership
- Provide overall supervision, coordination and scheduling of activities and have a thorough understanding of applicable regulatory requirements and industry practices.
- Review and understand contractual obligations and the project budgets.
- Possess a thorough understanding of the requirements of all other project stakeholders (functional, technical, aesthetic, process or otherwise).
- Lead the process in retaining the consultant team.
- Lead the management of the consultant team through the entire design process.
- Develop and manage QA processes to ensure the compliance with the contractual obligations and ensuring completeness of the design.
- Develop and manage processes to ensure meeting or improving project budgets.
- Develop detailed design schedules that are coordinated with the overall project schedule.
- Ensure the consultant team complies with the design schedules.
- Ensure other parties provide information in a timely manner to avoid delay with the design process.
- Regular reporting to project team members and senior management related to design schedule performance and quality of deliverables.
- Act as the primary point of contact with the client in relation to all design related matters.
- Act as the primary point of contact with the consultant team.
- Act as the primary point of contact with municipalities and other authorities having jurisdiction in relation to all design related matters.
- Develop technical expertise personally and within the branch staff.
- Work with Business Development staff and other senior managers to support and or lead other specific business development initiatives within the branch.
- Understand and comply with client requirements, Occupational Health and Safety regulations, and all applicable government laws and regulations.
- Lead, promote, and maintain a positive safety culture within the team, without compromise.

Execution
- Ensure that design policies and procedures are followed.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the design policy and procedures.
- Ensure the team is meeting the compliance and contractual obligations and notify the team of any risks relating to this.
- Monitor ongoing design efforts to ensure mínimal compliance and most cost-effective design.
- Interface with other members of the Bid team or Project Execution team to ensure design effort is coordinated with all other efforts.
- Ensure the design team is meeting all contractual obligations.
- Monitor for mínimal compliance, including area checks, efficiency of the layout (corridors, electrical), and gross up factors.
- Monitor clash-detection processes for design.
- Audit the design documents against the requirements, ensuring they are complete and meet industry quality standards.
- Notify the commercial team of any contract variances to the performance specifications and variances to the original budget.
- Provide support to the Pr