First seen by our source: 23 days ago
Design Manager
@ Pomerleu
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Pomerleau is hiring a Design Manager for its APEX team to drive collaboration on complex building and infrastructure projects from $1.5 million to over $1 billion. The role reviews designs against DND and government specifications, leads proposal design, and oversees design firms through the full project lifecycle. Salary is $105,000 to $146,000 with a Government of Canada Secret clearance required.
Responsibilities:
- Review blueprints against DND specs and government guidelines
- Develop innovative, cost-effective designs for each project
- Support proposals with customized designs for stakeholders
- Monitor design firms for quality, schedule and cost
- Guide projects through planning, execution and design management
Requirements summary:
- Background in architecture, engineering or related field
- 7+ years managing government and DND design projects
- Experience with PPP and design-build projects
- Proficiency in BIM and VDC modelling
- Eligibility for Government of Canada Secret clearance
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Architectural licensure |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Architecture, Engineering |
| Security clearance | Secret |
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Pomerleu
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Redefining construction. Together. From concept to completion. Everywhere. Anytime. Without compromise.
Full company description
Pomerleau, whose revenues exceeded $4.8 billion in 2023, is one of the largest construction companies in Canada. It specializes in building, infrastructure, and civil engineering sectors, undertaking major projects through alternative delivery methods. Equipped with a research and development laboratory, Pomerleau integrates innovations into more than 80% of its projects and works sustainably to build the living environments of tomorrow. It is a family-owned company with human values, recognized as one of the 100 best employers in Canada. As a talent incubator and a trainer for the next generation, we encourage the development and growth of all our team members.
- LinkedIn followers
- 143,379
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 3,249
- Reported office locations
- 500 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, Québec H2Y, CA
- 521, 6E Avenue, St-Georges, Quebec G5Y0H1, CA
- 99 Airport Rd, St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador A1A, CA
- 1496 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, Nova Scotia B4A, CA
- 562 Chemin Olivier, Lévis, Quebec G7A, CA
- 343 Preston St, Ottawa, Ontario, CA
- 185 The West Mall, Toronto, Ontario M9C, CA
- 900 W Hastings St, 1100, Vancouver, Colombie-Britannique V6C, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Energy
- Real Estate
- Construction, repair and maintenance
- Other recorded names
- Pomerleau
- Pomerleu
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
- Reported total investment
- 200,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Pomerleau, whose revenues exceeded $4.8 billion in 2023, is one of the largest construction companies in Canada. It specializes in building, infrastructure, and civil engineering sectors, undertaking major projects through alternative delivery methods. Equipped with a research and development laboratory, Pomerleau integrates innovations into more than 80% of its projects and works sustainably to build the living…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Montréal, Québec |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1966 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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The Opportunity
As a Design Manager working in the Alternative Projects Centre of Expertise (APEX) team at Pomerleau Construction, you will play a pivotal role driving collaboration as it relates to complex project designs. Working on large-scale building and infrastructure projects – ranging from $1.5 million to upwards of $1 billion – you will have the opportunity to provide guidance, port and assistance to ensure collaboration with our Project Managers and support consultants from concept through to construction.
What You Will Do
- Utilize your technical magic when it comes to reviewing blueprints, ensuring our designs align with ‘’DND’’ specs and government guidelines.
- Own the custom craftmanship of our plans, ensuring they are tailor-made for our clients and consider cost-effective alternatives and optimized designs.
- You’re an innovative Architect at heart, developing innovative designs for each project that blends elegance with efficiency.
- Proposal support? No problem! Act as a key member of the proposals team and collaborating with stakeholders to create customized and creative proposals to each specific job requirement.
- Keep a keen eye on professional firms involved on each project. Are they living up to Pomerleau’s expectation of excellence as it relates to quality, schedule and costs?
- Navigate the full project lifecycle. From planning to execution, you’ll be our guide in all stages of design management.
What YOU Will Bring
- An educational background in Architecture, Engineering or other related field.
- Previous experience when it comes to government projects and DND building designs projects.
- An expertise when it comes to designing Public- Private Partnership (PPP) projects and Design Build.
- A knack for working with Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Virtual Design Construction (VDC) modelling.
- 7+ years of experience managing workflows and processes specific to government and DND architectural/engineering projects.
- In ensuring compliance with the project requirements and regulations, the successful candidate must be eligible for a Government of Canada Secret Level Security clearance.
Additional Assets Include:
- Fluent in both official languages written and oral (English and French).
- Master's degree or architectural licensure is strongly preferred.
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