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Senior Manager, Design0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada • TORONTO, Ontario, Canada
Senior Manager, Design

Senior Manager, Design

0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada • TORONTO, Ontario, Canada
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?The Senior Manager, Design is responsible for the development and management of architectural design solutions across the life-cycle of projects, improving client/employee experiences, mitigating risk, and striving to reduce cost. You will translate business strategy into physical design, influencing scope for optimum results and liaising with multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance on critical aspects of the project (e.g. operations, compliance, protection services, brand, building code, environmental and accessibility standards, etc). In this role, you will be responsible for delivering outstanding space plans and managing multiple partners (e.g. prime architects, furniture manufacturers, surveyors, etc).This is a 15 months contract positionWhat will you do?
  • Produce Space Plans (detailed architectural layouts) for multiple platforms and initiatives across the Enterprise (e.g. retail branches; office spaces; high net worth client facing spaces; etc)
  • Lead review of Space Planning drawings with key stakeholders, addressing feedback as needed
  • Translate and influence strategy into physical design solutions, optimizing real estate, reducing cost and mitigating risk
  • Solution exterior signage and building envelope; liaise with outside partners (landlords/consultants/signage vendors)
  • Work collaboratively on evolving the brand interior and exterior expression and guidelines
  • Participate in procurement activities and act as a relationship manager to outside vendors; lead value engineering discussions and support negotiations with technical expertise as needed
  • Review construction drawings and liaise with consultants to ensure design standards are correctly applied and site conditions are addressed appropriately
  • Provide design direction to consultants (ex. prime architects, general contractors) throughout the design development and contract documentation phases as needed
What do you need to succeed?Must-have
  • University Degree in Architecture or Interior Design
  • 5+ years’ work experience in professional practice or in-house corporate A+D group
  • Building code, Accessibility Act and other regulatory by-laws knowledge; detail oriented and outstanding space planning skills
  • Proven ability to build effective relationships with multiple stakeholders and work collaboratively in a team environment; solid time management, critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Strong impact and influence skills; written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of Revit software is a must
  • Knowledge of: AutoCAD, Adobe Suite
Nice-to-have
  • Good understanding of retail premises design and operations
  • Retail and/or Workplace design experience, particularly in the banking industry
  • Working knowledge of: PowerPoint, Word, Excel (MS Office)
  • Knowledge of SketchUp, 3D Studio Max, and Enscape
What’s in it for you? We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • A world-class training program in financial services
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Opportunities to do challenging work
  • Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
#LI-POSTJob SkillsActive Learning, Adaptability, Architectural Design, Client Counseling, Construction Drawing and Specification Management (CDSM), Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Listening Effectively, Long Term Planning, Occupational Safety and HealthAdditional Job Details

Address:

BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type:

Contract (Fixed Term)

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-07-27

Application Deadline:

2026-08-28Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveOur Employment OpportunitiesAt RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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