Senior Design Coordinator

Job Description

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.

*The position will be based on a major construction project in Toronto.*

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
  

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
  
• This role requires eligibility for Secret Level Security Clearance. EBC will support the successful candidate through the required government security screening process to ensure they meet eligibility criteria for access to classified information and sensitive assets. For more details: Government of Canada – Government Security Screening https://www.canada.ca/en/security-intelligence-service/services/government-security-screening.html
  

Skills and Attitudes Required

• Understand Accountability;
  
• Autonomy; and proactive problem-solving mindset;
  
• Attention to details;
  
• Dynamic and organized;
  
• Ability to work in a team;
  
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines;
  
• Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical reports and presentations for senior management and clients;
  
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience managing stakeholder expectations and resolving conflicts diplomatically.
  

Benefits

• 4 weeks of annual vacation
  
• Complete group insurance program upon entry
  
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
  
• 24 hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine)
  
• Training and development programs
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• Active social club and health and wellness committee
  
• Diverse, innovative and stimulating environment
  
• A company built on values of respect, integrity and a job well done
  
• Corporate Clothing Program
  
• Firm recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
  

In accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation, EBC Inc. has included the expected salary range for this role, which is $125,000 - $175,000. Compensation within the range is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, localization, and internal equity. Base salary is one component of EBC’s comprehensive total rewards offering, which may include performance-based incentives, extended health and wellness benefits, retirement savings programs, and career development opportunities.


As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, EBC may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the candidate pre-screening process. These tools are used responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws as well as EBC’s policies. Final decisions always remain the responsibility of our qualified talent acquisition professionals



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 This role requires eligibility for Secret Level Security Clearance. EBC will support the successful candidate through the required government security screening process to ensure they meet eligibility criteria for access to classified information and sensitive assets. For more details: Government of Canada – Government Security Screening https://www.canada.ca/en/security-intelligence-service/services/government-security-screening.html