Pre-Construction Design Manager

5 days ago

Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada W3Global Full time

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the head of Housing's design division, leading all design, drafting, and third-party

engineering efforts across product lines.

  • Manage and coordinate input from external engineers, architects, and specialty consultants to

ensure cohesive, code-compliant system designs.

  • Translate client and project requirements into optimized layouts, shop drawings, and detailed

bills of materials.

  • Lead the architectural, mechanical, electrical and structural design of SmartCoreTM and

PrecisionBuiltTM systems, ensuring technical excellence and ease of manufacturing and assembly.

  • Collaborate on the integration of design with supply chain, procurement, and process

engineering to support production efficiency and cost control.

  • Optimize floor plans, wall assemblies, and layout configurations to improve functionality, build-

ability, cost reductions and regulatory alignment.

  • Maintain working knowledge of the BC Building Code, National Building Code of Canada, and CSA

A277 standards (preferred), ensuring all designs meet or exceed applicable codes.

  • Drive continuous improvement in product innovation, manufacturing design standards, and

prefabricated construction methods.

  • Develop and maintain digital design library, including standardized templates, detail

repositories, and version-controlled model files.

  • Prepare documentation packages for permitting, manufacturing, and on-site installation.
  • Lead and contribute to prototype testing, performance validation, and iterative product

refinement.

  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to improve design-for-manufacture-and-assembly (DfMA)

processes and resolve design-related production challenges.

  • Support business development, project delivery, and marketing with clear communication of

design value and technical capability.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Architecture, Building Science, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in residential design, building systems, or industrialized

construction; experience in prefabrication or panelized systems is preferred.

  • Demonstrated leadership in design management, with the ability to scale and lead a team.
  • Expertise in building code compliance, design detailing, and multi-stakeholder coordination.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and other 3D modeling and drafting software.
  • Strong understanding of integrated systems design, and materials performance.
  • Experience in hybrid construction methodology is preferred.
  • Experience coordinating across disciplines, from architectural design to structural engineering

and procurement is required.

  • Detail-oriented with strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Working Conditions

  • Hybrid Role or based in Port Alberni, British Columbia, with regular interaction with factory, office,

and construction site environments.

  • May require travel to project locations, supplier visits, or industry events.
  • Occasional extended hours may be necessary to meet product development or project milestones.

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