Plumbing Design Development Trade Specialist
About The Position
The Plumbing Design Development Trades Specialist will support the Design Management Team in developing functional, coordinated, and cost-effective plumbing designs. This role works closely with project managers, engineers, VDC teams, and site teams to ensure constructability, airflow performance, and installation efficiency, while reducing coordination issues and supporting successful execution across complex mechanical projects. This role is critical to Modern Niagara because it brings deep trade expertise into the design phase, helping ensure plumbing systems are practical to build, code-compliant, and cost-effective from the start. By bridging design intent with field execution, the role reduces rework, improves coordination across teams, and supports smoother project delivery. It also strengthens Modern Niagara’s ability to deliver high-quality design-assist and design-build solutions that create value for clients and project teams alike.
Requirements
- Certified Journeyperson Plumber or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of experience in commercial, institutional or healthcare plumbing construction, with a focus on design coordination and pre-construction.
- Deep understanding of domestic water distribution, drainage/waste/vent systems, and backflow prevention.
- Experience in design-assist or design-build projects is a significant asset.
- Ability to interpret and review mechanical, architectural, and structural drawings.
- Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Navisworks (or other BIM software).
- Excellent skills in assessing constructability challenges early in the design phase.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in plumbing design and construction, ensuring alignment with project goals and constructability best practices.
- Participate in estimating turnover and pre-construction meetings, ensuring early trade engagement in design development.
- Review and provide feedback on plumbing drawings, specifications, and consultant submissions (sanitary, storm, domestic water, and venting).
- Collaborate with project management and engineering to assess alternative design approaches and propose value-engineered plumbing solutions.
- Lead and participate in design development meetings, supporting coordination between field execution teams and consultants.
- Interface with VDC teams to ensure 3D models and shop drawings reflect plumbing design intent, including proper slopes and clearance requirements.
- Identify clash detection and constructability challenges early (e.g., deep underground services vs. footings) and work with project teams to resolve.
- Support scope development and pricing for Design Revision Requests (DRRs).
- Ensure strict compliance with Building Code, CSA standards, and local municipal bylaws.
- Conduct page-turn reviews of design documents with project execution teams to ensure alignment with field requirements.
- Assist in developing accurate plumbing material take-offs and equipment procurement schedules (pumps, fixtures, etc.).
- Work closely with electrical, architectural, and structural teams to ensure coordination of sleeves, floor drains, and wall-hung fixture carriers.
Benefits
- Performance based bonus opportunities
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution
- Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family
- An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness
- 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services
- A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.
- Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up
- Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work
- Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness, mobile phones, travel, home and auto insurance and many others
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
