The Design Manager will manage communication and coordination between the design firm and internal pursuit or construction team to ensure the most optimized, efficient and cost effective construction design.

• Reviews and evaluates design drawings for alternative build pursuits or active projects to ensure feasible constructability, cost efficiency and design optimization.
• Engages Technical Services, construction management and estimating departments for additional technical and construction input to identify and mitigate construction risks.
• Provides technical insight at meetings to ensure unified understanding of the design drawings and budget implications associated with designer plans.
• Includes external designers, construction managers and support engineering teams in weekly taskforce planning meetings, as necessary.
• Works closely with external design firm, internal construction, estimating and engineering teams during project construction or pursuits to identify design risks and optimization opportunities.
• Recommends, tracks and documents contract change orders regarding the construction design to ensure accurate and compliant project controls.
• Submits design progress and cost reporting to project management team throughout the life of the project to guarantee united understanding of project and budget status.
• Provides input on material quantities and design strategies to lower project cost and mitigate risks.
• Perform additional assignments per managements direction.
• Ensures accurate, complete and timely submission of all design packages, and coordinates split packages, so construction schedule continues without delays.
• Design package responsibility includes tracking the permits and public information sessions required of the external design firm. Attends public information sessions, as needed.
• Attends and participates in technical reviews and design presentations with project Owner to ensure design comprehension and assist with change order approvals.
• Submits monthly project status reporting to design and operations leadership in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains knowledge of E.E. Cruz & Company's company values and strategic plan.
• Support published corporate policies.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required.
• 5 years experience in design management, design engineering, or construction managment required.
• Experience working on public agency projects preferred.
• Experience with heavy civil and/or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Experience with utility coordination, structural engineering coordination, process management, and client communication is required
• Experience using AutoCAD, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office Suite is required
• Experience working with Procore and Bluebeam a plus.
• BIM experience is a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and skill in technical writing for efficient and concise document control and presentations to all levels of the business.
• Ability to identify constructability, cost or schedule risks from alternative design drawings required.
• Strong multi-tasking and time management skills required.

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.