Design Manager - Major Projects

SSA Group

  • Vancouver, BC
  • $100,000-120,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Are you a strong design manager ready for your next challenge? Join a team delivering critical healthcare facilities—hospitals where families receive care, children are born, and communities are supported.We are looking for a Design Manager to lead and oversee electrical and technology design projects from concept through completion.Projects range from $30M–$400M and typically span 3–7 years. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background in electrical or technology systems, exceptional communication and leadership skills, and a passion for innovative, cost-effective solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design process for electrical/technology construction projects, ensuring technical accuracy and constructability
  • Apply engineering principles to review, validate, and optimize system designs
  • Coordinate designs with project planning, budgets, and schedules
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and safety regulations
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members
  • Act as the technical liaison with internal and external stakeholders
  • Participate in design and construction meetings with owners, contractors, and vendors
  • Collaborate with engineering teams, consultants, and subcontractors to develop detailed drawings and specifications
Experience & Skills:
  • 5+ years in a design leadership role for multi-million-dollar, multi-year construction projects
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional teams through the design development process
  • Strong knowledge of electrical/technology systems design and construction for buildings
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • Strong understanding of codes, standards, and construction practices
  • Experience with modeling, MS Office, BIM viewing software; familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Procore, or scheduling software is a plus
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Why Join Us?
  • Competitive salary range: $100,000–$120,000 + total compensation package
  • Flexible work schedules and vacation policy
  • Continuous professional development and access to training
  • Benefits supporting financial, physical, and mental well-being
  • Opportunities to work on impactful projects across BC
  • Inclusive and supportive work environment with team events and community involvement
Location: This role is office- and site-based, with projects across the Lower Mainland and Western Canada.
Make a meaningful impact on your community while growing your career in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

SSA Group