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Design Manager Buildings

Graham


Job Location:

Calgary - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 8 November 2026 (16 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 5 February 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Build What Matters

At Graham one of North Americas largest general contractors we dont just construct buildings we create spaces that shape lives and strengthen communities. As part of our Buildings division you will contribute to meaningful projects across the region from hospitals and schools to entertainment venues and multi-family residences.

Here your work has purpose. Your safety and growth are supported. And your impact is lasting.

Join a team that builds with commitment reliability and integrity. Apply today and help us build what matters.

Your Impact Starts Here

Graham is actively recruiting for a Design Manager to join our Buildings Division. Reporting to theSenior Design Managerthe Design Manager will play a pivotal role in the pre-construction process managing risk guiding design strategy and overseeing consultant teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Your Role in Building What Matters From Office to Site

  • Lead end-to-end design management (from inception through execution) ensuring quality timely deliverables and compliance with design policies procedures and industry standards

  • Drive risk management and design coordination including area checks/layout optimization gross-up factor reviews and clash-detection to reduce rework

  • Manage and mentor consultants and internal teams to hit milestones align scope and deliver cost-effective fit-for-purpose solutions

  • Provide technical leadership and decision support to Pre-Construction/Project leadership including ESDC (Engineering Services During Construction) oversight during execution

  • Communicate contract variances and budget impacts and ensure alignment between design intent scope and project controls

The Right Tools for the Job

  • Education: Degree in Engineering or Architecture; LEED PMP and designations considered assets

  • Experience:10 years of Security / Defense Experience and DesignBuild leadership with awareness of secure or defense project requirements ideally with CPP or PSP certification

  • Skills: Proven success with Design-Build delivery; knowledge of Lean or IPD projects is an asset. Proficient with MS Office and BIM tools including strong working knowledge of Navisworks (3D/4D) and Revit (data extraction model analysis)

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Lay the Foundation for Your Next Career Move. Apply Today.

At Graham were building more than structures were building futures. Join a team that delivers excellence from the ground up and makes a lasting impact across Canada.

Were proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process when requested. Please contact for accommodation requests.

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg/Graham.

As Grahams trusted recruitment partner Jardeg supports the hiring of skilled professionals across Buildings Industrial Infrastructure Water Development and Services projects nationwide.


Required Experience:

Manager