Assistant Design Manager

The Assistant Design Manager will support the coordination between the design firm and contractor throughout the design process on one or more alternative delivery projects.

• Reviews and evaluates design drawings for alternative build pursuits to ensure feasible constructability, cost efficiency and design optimization.
• Recommends changes to Design Manager for consideration.
• Coordinates communication between internal and external design partners in a timely and professional manner.
• Attends and participates in technical review and proposal meetings to provide technical insight or support administrative design management actions, as needed.
• Works closely with external design firm, internal construction, estimating and engineering teams during project construction 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.
• Tracks design progress and cost reporting for assigned projects on a monthly basis for operations reporting, ensuring timely and accurate reporting on all assigned project tasks and communication.
• Identifies outstanding issues, areas of schedule risk or upcoming construction delays in an efficient and concise manner.
• Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.
• 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.
• Internship experience in construction, design engineering or construction management required.
• 1+ years of industry experience preferred.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

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.
• 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.

USD $80,000.00/Yr.
USD $95,000.00/Yr.