Manager Technical Design

Time left to apply End Date : February 8, 2025 (6 days left to apply)

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Position Context :

Under the supervision of the Director, the Manager Technical Design will manage the work of the Building Technologist group, be the architect of some technical projects and provide technical assistance to the architect’s team. The goal is to ensure the preparation of a comprehensive and well-coordinated set of plans and specifications for McGill Facilities projects. The incumbent will be a key member of the design team, with primary responsibility for providing professional expertise for interpreting user needs and preparing designs that reconcile building constraints, planning priorities, and building code requirements, translating them into construction detailing, drawing conventions, and specifications writing. Verifies that the designs comply with all applicable legislations.

Typical projects include leading edge research laboratories, multi-media active learning classrooms, teaching laboratories, offices, service infrastructure renewals, and building envelope renovations.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Manage the activities of the technical team (5 employees) to ensure project deliverables are produced on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the client.
• Manage and develop technical projects (interior renovation, maintenance, building envelope, etc.).
• Conduct construction site supervision for several simultaneous technical projects.
• Ensure a quality review of all contractual documentation including technical plans & specifications (various phases of design advancement and for tender), as well as legal documents related to design construction projects.
• Develop the technical aspects of the project's design and standards for the University.
• Provide senior professional expertise to help clients define their needs and develop architectural design programs in consultation with the user / client and other interested University constituencies.
• Manage the production of a fully coordinated set of architectural working documents including drawings and specifications. This will include revisions to existing working drawings as required.
• Provide professional services to guide design development and direction from concept through to completion.
• Undertake all responsibilities in a cooperative manner with all associated project team parties conducive to the successful completion of the projects.
• Consult with McGill Stakeholders to develop the construction standards.
• Develop design processes, review and quality processes, templates, and tools to facilitate the activities of the technical team.
• Manage and report on the financial, time, and staff assignments in conjunction with the internal fees recovery Policy.
• Develop standards architectural details and unit related policies for the preparation of documents.
• Reconcile designs to the Quebec Construction Code and provide code interpretation.
• Participate in the implementation of new processes and initiatives that foster innovation in the field and update skills and knowledge.
• Attend senior level meetings and represent the unit at internal and external meetings.

Other Qualifying Skills and Abilities :

McGill University is an English-language university where day-to-day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level of 4 on a scale of 0-4.

Minimum Education and Experience :

Bachelor's Degree 5 Years Related Experience

Annual Salary :

MPEX Grade 06) $79,320.00 - $99,150.00 - $118,980.00

Job Profile :

MPEX-LOG3C - Planning & Design - Senior Professional / Manager

Hours per Week : 33.75 (Full time)

Supervisor :

Associate Director, Design Services

Position End Date (If applicable) :

Deadline to Apply :

2025-02-07

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons / visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].

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