GENERAL INFORMATION

Job Location
Toronto, ON
Date Published
15-Aug-2025
Department
Methods & Preconstruction
Employment Type
Permanent
Working Arrangement
Hybrid
Role Type
Full-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

As a Senior Design Manager working in the Alternative Projects & Technical Center Centre of Expertise (APEX) team at Pomerleau Construction, you will play a pivotal role driving collaboration as it relates to complex alternate projects. Working on various procurement models of large-scale projects – ranging from $100 million to upwards of $1 billion – you will have the opportunity to provide guidance, support and assistance to ensure collaboration with our Project Managers and support consultants from RFP design concept through to design during execution phase.

• Responsible for managing and coordinating the design development and technical aspects of a project, as part of a design-build project or other types of partnerships.
• Leads production of an optimized design including drawings, specifications and other design deliverables as per the requirements of our clients and both our estimation and construction teams.
• Be a key player on the project team and collaborate with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead end user stakeholder meetings to gather valuable feedback on the design and work to incorporate their feedback into the project.
• Conduct and lead the internal design review process to incorporate constructability, costing, phasing and scheduling input from our team.
• Mentor junior team members and manage delegated tasks.
• Monitor the external consultants firms’ performance, especially in terms of quality, schedule and costs.

This role could be for you if you have

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years managing workflows and processes for government and healthcare architectural/engineering projects.
• Proficient in government projects and healthcare building design.
• Expertise in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects and Design Build.
• Familiarity with alternate contracts (DB, P3) and proficiency in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Virtual Design Construction (VDC) modelling.

Additional Assets Include:

• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken).
• Master’s degree or architectural licensure is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past four years, we’ve proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. If this speaks to you, apply for this role or connect with one of our recruiters to learn how we can support you throughout the process

As a Senior Design Manager working in the Alternative Projects & Technical Center Centre of Expertise (APEX) team at Pomerleau Construction, you will play a pivotal role driving collaboration as it relates to complex alternate projects. Working on various procurement models of large-scale projects – ranging from $100 million to upwards of $1 billion – you will have the opportunity to provide guidance, support and assistance to ensure collaboration with our Project Managers and support consultants from RFP design concept through to design during execution phase.

• Responsible for managing and coordinating the design development and technical aspects of a project, as part of a design-build project or other types of partnerships.
• Leads production of an optimized design including drawings, specifications and other design deliverables as per the requirements of our clients and both our estimation and construction teams.
• Be a key player on the project team and collaborate with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead end user stakeholder meetings to gather valuable feedback on the design and work to incorporate their feedback into the project.
• Conduct and lead the internal design review process to incorporate constructability, costing, phasing and scheduling input from our team.
• Mentor junior team members and manage delegated tasks.
• Monitor the external consultants firms’ performance, especially in terms of quality, schedule and costs

This role could be for you if you have

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years managing workflows and processes for government and healthcare architectural/engineering projects.
• Proficient in government projects and healthcare building design.
• Expertise in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects and Design Build.
• Familiarity with alternate contracts (DB, P3) and proficiency in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Virtual Design Construction (VDC) modelling