Design Coordination Lead

Strik, Baldinelli, Moniz Ltd.•London, ON

1d•CA$63,000 - CA$80,000•Onsite

About The Position

SBM is seeking a Design Coordination Lead (DCL) to manage the Design Coordination function, which supports Mechanical and Electrical Engineering teams in design, drafting, coordination, and administrative aspects of project delivery. The DCL will oversee the daily workflow of the Design Coordination team, assign and prioritize tasks, review deliverables, ensure project deadlines are met, and maintain consistent quality in drawings and construction documentation. This role also involves training new team members on SBM’s processes, standards, and expectations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, technically proficient, and enjoys creating structure and consistency in a busy project environment.

Requirements

Diploma in Architectural Technology or a related program.
5–10 years of experience in design, drafting, and the administrative aspects of project delivery.
Strong understanding of drawing production, drafting standards, and project documentation.
Meticulous attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy, consistency, and organization.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively with internal teams.
Ability to provide clear, constructive feedback and technical guidance.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Bluebeam.
Proficiency with AutoCAD.
Professional and collaborative approach when working with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to represent SBM professionally and consistently.
Commitment to SBM’s core values of Humility, Drive, and Balance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Mechanical and/or Electrical design teams is considered an asset.
Experience with Revit is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of the Design Coordination function and its day-to-day workflow.
Assign and prioritize Design Coordination tasks based on project requirements, deadlines, and team capacity.
Coordinate with Mechanical and Electrical Engineering teams to support the production, maintenance, coordination, and finalization of drawing sets and construction documentation.
Review Design Coordination deliverables to ensure they meet SBM’s established quality, drafting, and presentation standards.
Monitor deadlines and coordinate priorities to ensure Design Coordination deliverables are completed on time.
Participate in internal project and team meetings to provide input on deadlines, capacity, drafting quality, and coordination processes.
Step into the Design Coordinator role in a limited capacity when required to support deliverables and deadlines, including drawing setup, plotting, and related coordination tasks.
Train and support new staff transitioning into the Design Coordinator role.
Support the onboarding of new hires at all experience levels by providing training on SBM’s internal processes, design and drafting standards, and project documentation requirements.
Provide guidance to staff as they develop their Design Coordination skills and transition into their longer-term roles within the MEP division.
Provide mentorship and technical support to MEP team members in the effective use of CAD and Revit software.
Provide timely feedback regarding drafting quality, standards, and process issues to the appropriate Team Leads.
Support transitional discussions with new leaders regarding an employee’s progress, development areas, and readiness to transition from the Design Coordinator role.
Maintain and continuously improve SBM’s drafting standards and drawing presentation requirements.
Maintain detailed manuals, guides, checklists, and other resources used for onboarding and ongoing reference.
Ensure Design Coordination procedures and documentation remain current, clear, and accessible.
Identify opportunities to improve Design Coordination processes, documentation, and workflows.
Communicate updates to standards and processes to ensure consistent application across teams.
Work with internal design teams to identify recurring coordination or drafting issues and develop practical process improvements.
Ensure Design Coordination work provided to internal and external stakeholders is consistently accurate, coordinated, and aligned with SBM standards.
Identify and communicate drafting quality and standards issues to the appropriate Technical Leads or Team Leads.
Maintain frequent communication with internal design teams to address coordination requirements and resolve issues.
Support consistency in drawing production and presentation across projects and disciplines.