Design Manager

EllisDon•Edmonton, AB

38d

About The Position

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Requirements

You have a construction related degree and eight to ten years of Design Management experience
You have a working knowledge of construction scopes and activities, scheduling, project management and contract software
You have the ability to confidently mentor and delegate to a large team while developing and maintaining strong client relations

Nice To Haves

Experience in estimating and project management would be seen as an asset

Responsibilities

Management of the development of our design proposals for P3 and other design-build projects
Management of the design team in developing compliant and aggressive design solutions in response to RFP requirements including coordination of all disciplines
Analysis of project requirements, guide design teams to meet project requirements while maintaining budgetary requirements, and development of a strategy focused on the winning the opportunity
Development of submissions and presentations for RFP period collaborative meeting process in conjunction with the design team; review and assessment of all RFP documentation and requirements
Development and coordination of documentation of the proposed design to support estimating the project cost
Development of technical submission including design and construction narratives and drawing package
Development of project schedule and project logistic plans, coordinate and manage consultant contracts and scopes of work based on requirements and proposed design
Ongoing development of relationships with partner consultants and trade contractors, understand and manage a Statement of Requirements / Project Agreement to ensure design compliance and pricing adequacy
Work with the estimating team to ensure adequate design assumptions are managed and contained within project budgets