Senior Design Manager

EBC Inc.•Toronto, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

For more than 50 years, the building team has been giving life to countless construction projects, distinguishing itself by the high quality of its work, respecting the highest industry standards and aiming to obtain environmental certifications. Engineers, architects, and other building specialists work hard to meet deadlines and exceed client expectations, while improving the well-being of communities. Office buildings, hospitals and research centers, educational institutions, residential buildings, hotels, shopping centers, factories, sports and cultural centers, our team excels at building these places using state-of-the-art tools and places people at the heart of its concerns by advocating an innovative collaborative approach. Come build the future with us! We are seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead the design delivery of a single, high‑profile ICI project delivered within a P3 / alternative delivery environment. This role will be fully dedicated to the successful execution of one project, ensuring design coordination, technical excellence, risk alignment, and clear integration between design intent and construction. The Senior Design Manager will act as the central design authority, working closely with consultants, construction partners, client representatives, and internal stakeholders from early design through construction, with a strong understanding of P3 interfaces, responsibilities, and governance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience managing design delivery on large‑scale ICI projects
Demonstrated P3 or alternative delivery experience, including design coordination within complex contractual frameworks
Proven success leading multidisciplinary design teams on complex, technically challenging builds
Strong working knowledge of ICI construction practices, codes, approvals, and phased delivery environments
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholder interests
Experience collaborating closely with construction teams on live projects from early works through completion

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end design management for a single large‑scale ICI project, from concept development through construction, within a P3 or alternative delivery framework
Serve as the primary design point of contact for the client, consultants, construction team, and P3 consortium partners
Coordinate and manage architectural and engineering consultants to ensure timely, accurate, and contract‑compliant design delivery
Oversee design approvals, submissions, and revisions in alignment with project schedule, commercial requirements, and P3 obligations
Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation for quality, constructability, compliance, and risk mitigation
Ensure adherence to applicable building codes, standards, regulatory requirements, and P3 contractual design responsibilities
Proactively identify, manage, and resolve design conflicts, interface risks, and scope gaps
Support construction by responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, addressing design changes, and maintaining design intent
Provide leadership and mentorship to design and project team members assigned to the project
Collaborate closely with commercial, construction, and owner interface teams to support design decisions throughout the project lifecycle