Senior Design Manager, Electrical and ICAT

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In the role of Senior Design Manager, Electrical and ICAT you will: 

• Manage the electrical design process during pursuit and post pursuit for design build and design assist projects 
• Assist in pre-construction services for various sectors where electrical systems are more complex (health care, mission critical, justice and educational) 
• Advise on conceptual electrical design and technology approach on building system solutions in order to provide a complete and competitive bid for design build pursuits
• Review sub-trades financial submission and evaluate the bid is competitiveness and compliance
•  Support the P3 projects execution team throughout the design process until IFC in order to assure pursuit design intent is implemented
• Review RFP submission deliverables
• Prepare scope delineation matrices and other process tools to assure no scope gaps or scope overlap
• Prepare budget target for the electrical/ICAT scope during the pursuit based on similar projects historical data
• Lead design of construction power distribution solutions and support the pre-construction team during the pursuit and the construction team after the pursuit
• Liaison with the Utilities (power and communications) for new (construction and permanent) site services
• Lead design of life cycle replacement projects for EllisDon managed assets
• Maintain networking relationships with Sub-Contractors, Architects, M&E Consultants and actively participate in promoting EllisDon values in the marketplace
• Understand the electrical and ICAT building systems operation
• Strong understanding of the regulatory, legislative and business environment, as well as procurement requirements unique to the Guaranteed Performance market
• Strong understanding of risk and opportunities for GMP type projects
• Able to find innovative solutions and value engineering for all type of projects

Other Responsibilities:

• Attend weekly/monthly meetings
• Participate in pre-construction activities for Mission Critical projects (scheduling, budgets review, tendering, constructability review)
• Review electrical consultants proposals for P3 pursuits
• Review relevant Request for Proposal (RFP) and Project Agreement documents
• Oversee the ICAT scope delineation and coordination between EDS and electrical subcontractor during pursuit and post-pursuit
• Ensure the electrical design solutions are well understood by the Project Team and implemented during construction and operations phase of the project
• Promote NPV evaluation for the competing building systems solutions
• Provide specification insight, benchmarking knowledge, risk mitigation and best practices input from previous projects
• Ensure best practices are followed
• Engage in finding solutions to owner disputed items or non-compliance issues in order to obtain a design solution sign off
• Meet regularly and attend industry events to keep informed with the latest technologies and solutions
• Support the estimating team during the pursuit and the construction team after the pursuit to establish the temporary power and lighting required during the construction
• Liaison with the Utilities (power and communications) for new (construction and permanent) site services

Is this the right role for you? 

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Requires 10+ years of engineering and construction experience with excellent knowledge of building-related systems and services.
• LEED Accredited Professional is an asset. 
• Demonstrates experience in design and construction with the skills and comfort level required to be an electrical design manager.
• Must have solid knowledge of the governing Codes and Standards for buildings.
• Has solid knowledge of high and low voltage systems.
• Possesses strong project management skills for managing large development projects with diverse resources.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills required. Strong conceptual skills required for developing innovative solution designs.
• Has great people interface skills. Has ability to work on multiple projects and provide ad-hoc solutions.
• Has relationships in the industry with subcontractors, consultants, vendors, manufacturers.
• Great leadership and able to make quick decisions as required.
• Possesses solid working knowledge of common computer applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, etc.).

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity. 

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

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