Design Project Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Design Project Manager based in Canada.

This is a high-impact project leadership role focused on delivering complex, mission-critical design projects, particularly within the rapidly growing data center sector. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams spanning engineering, architecture, BIM/VDC, and technical design disciplines to ensure seamless execution from concept through construction support. The role requires strong coordination skills to manage scope, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder expectations across fast-moving, technically complex environments. You will act as the central point of contact for clients while ensuring alignment between design teams and project objectives. A key part of your impact will be driving delivery excellence across highly technical infrastructure projects while maintaining quality, efficiency, and financial performance. This is a hands-on leadership role where technical understanding and project execution capabilities are equally critical.

In this role, you will lead end-to-end delivery of complex multidisciplinary design projects, ensuring alignment across teams, clients, and technical stakeholders.

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams including electrical, mechanical, ICT, structural, BIM/VDC, and architectural specialists
• Manage full project lifecycle from proposal and kickoff through design completion and construction support
• Serve as the primary client contact, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring clear communication throughout delivery
• Define and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation
• Monitor financial performance including forecasts, invoicing, fee utilization, and change management
• Coordinate design reviews, project meetings, and cross-disciplinary collaboration activities
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes
• Ensure all deliverables meet QA/QC standards, client expectations, and industry best practices
• Support business development activities including proposals, fee estimates, and client presentations
• Mentor project teams and promote collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced project manager with a strong technical background in engineering or design consulting and proven success delivering complex infrastructure projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• 7+ years of project management experience in engineering, architecture, or design consulting environments
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams on data center, mission-critical, or complex infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of data center systems including electrical, mechanical, ICT, and HVAC infrastructure
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and client relationships across full project lifecycles
• Familiarity with BIM/VDC environments and coordination tools such as Revit, BIM 360/ACC, Revizto, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments
• Professional designation such as P.Eng, PE, Registered Architect, or PMP certification is an asset
• Eligibility to work in Canada required

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience
• Fully remote work flexibility across Canada
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and disability coverage
• Life insurance and retirement savings plan with employer participation
• Paid time off and supportive work-life balance policies
• Stock ownership or synthetic equity opportunities
• Career development and training support in a high-growth technical sector
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge hyperscale and enterprise data center projects
• Exposure to advanced digital tools including BIM, VDC, and digital twin technologies