Turner Construction Company

Design Manager | Construction

Turner Construction Company  •  Vancouver, CA (Onsite)  •  29 days ago
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Job Description

Job Type:Regular

BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION

Turner Construction Company is a
North America–based construction services firm with operations across Asia,
India, and Europe. Founded in 1902, it is guided by values of active caring,
teamwork, integrity, and commitment, with more than 120 years of impact on
skylines and the industry.

With over 16,000 employees,
Turner delivers approximately $29 billion in annual construction across 1,500+
projects, specializing in large, complex builds and advancing innovation and
new technologies. Its work spans healthcare, education, commercial, aviation,
and infrastructure sectors.

In Canada, where it has operated
for more than 50 years, Turner employs nearly 1,000 people and generates close
to $1 billion in annual revenue. With over 930 professionals, the company plays
a key role in the industry while supporting communities through local projects,
partnerships, and volunteer efforts. Turner is committed to quality, safety,
inclusion, and building lasting value for the communities it serves.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER YOU

At Turner, we appreciate the
strength that every member brings. As you offer your unique knowledge and help
carry our company forward, we guarantee to support you in your individual
growth journey. This opportunity also offers:

  • Access to practical tools and resources including, a work phone, laptop, and safety gear.
  • Summer Fridays (early dismissals during the summer months on Fridays where applicable).
  • Invitations to participate in company events and activities.
  • Hard and soft skills training programs.
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching.
  • Thorough benefits program including an End of Year Premium Pay, Healthcare and Dental Coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, Gym Membership Discounts, and much more!
  • Annual base salary range for this position may be CA$165,000 to CA$180,000, depending on experience and fit.

THE DESIGN MANAGER OPPORTUNITY

Turner Construction’s Vancouver
office is seeking a full-time Design Manager. The role requires availability to work on-site
or at the head office, Monday to Friday, for 40 hours per week. The Design Manager will lead process to deliver efficient and economical design to illustrate value through bid and construction phase to satisfy client scope and technical requirements.

As a Design Manager, you will:

  • Determine fundamental direction of design, continuously lead entire design team and design process from first step in design phase (schematic design) throughout execution until completion.
  • Lead design meetings in pursuit and execution stages from concept to completion of construction documents.
  • Integral part of construction team, work closely with Project Executive/Manager and perform decisive leadership role.
  • Establish appropriate scopes and contractual agreements between Designers necessary to deliver project.
  • Communicate effectively between Designers, Construction team and client representatives.
  • Thorough review and approval of all construction and shop drawings generated by design partners and subcontractors secure the design in all phases meets contractual obligations.
  • Manage timely delivery of all design documents.
  • Generate and coordinate relevant subcontractor contractual language relating to design.
  • Initiate design reviews and leverage opportunities to optimize design, improve constructability and to detect risks.
  • Understand and utilize lean aspects to minimize costs for and speeds delivery of design preparation; strive to create designs to be delivered more efficiently (prefabrication and other lean techniques), delivered more safely (safety in design), and balance first costs and life cycle costs.
  • Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Is this the right role for you:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from accredited and credentialed degree program in Engineering or Architecture and 10 years of experience in Engineering or Design Project Management, including Construction Administration portion of Engineering and Design Management or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
  • Previous industry experience as Designer, desired.
  • Extensive Designing, Estimating and Scheduling experience.
  • Experience working in collaborative contract models such as Design-Build, Modified/Progressive Design-Build, IPD, or Alliance is preferred.
  • Experience with collaborative contracts and alternative delivery methods is preferred but not required.
  • Proven ability to interpret owner compliance documentation and lead design teams in developing efficient, compliant, and cost-competitive designs.
  • Think in highly structured manner along all design disciplines with creativity and collaboration to develop specialize solutions and anticipating potential challenges and opportunities, required.
  • Cross-functional knowledge of key engineering disciplines (Architectural, Structural, MEP/ HVAC, etc.) and relevant trades ·
  • Must be integrative by involving Design Specialists and experts, consultancy and support
  • Enjoy working in professional interdisciplinary team environment while keeping independent and professional design view
  • Leadership skills to lead large teams and achieve goals
  • Travel is required based on business needs.

HOW TO START YOUR JOURNEY WITH TURNER
CONSTRUCTION

We’re always looking for talented
individuals who align with our positive culture and are passionate about their
work. If you believe Turner Construction is the right fit for you, click
"APPLY" on this posting and be sure to include your resume and cover
letter.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

More Opportunities:

  • Community & Citizenship Committee: Come
    join our C&C Committee to get involved in facilitating and
    coordinating various community-oriented initiatives and projects that
    align with the company's values and objectives. This committee brings
    Turner and the community together by fostering positive relationships and
    creating a sense of social responsibility among employees.
  • Social Committee: Opportunity to get involved
    with social committee that focuses on organizing and managing social and recreational activities for employees. This committee plays a significant
    role in enhancing the workplace environment and improves overall employee
    morale. It creates a positive and engaging workplace atmosphere.
  • Growth and Development: Turner provides
    constant support to their employees by using tools to review employees' capabilities, accomplishments, and progress. These are in place to ensure
    all team members have constant check-ins, feedback sessions and goals
    settings to ensure they are performing at their best and get the support
    needed to grow professionally.

Physical Demands & Work
Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weight.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

Thank you for your interest in Turner Construction! Due to
the high volume of applicants, we can only respond to shortlisted; however, we
will keep your information on file for future opportunities.
Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity
employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of
origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any
other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available, including
for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process,
upon request.
Turner Construction Company

About Turner Construction Company

Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse and numerous market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large, complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for their clients, employees and community.

OUR VISION

To be the highest value provider of global construction services and technical expertise.

Turner embraces a Lean management approach, and a culture that emphasizes collaboration, reliability of scheduling and delivery of the most value while consuming the fewest resources. Lean principles drive the efficient delivery of our services.

Turner recognizes the importance of innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. A key element of our company vision is to develop and embrace emerging technologies and processes. As part of our effort to achieve this vision, Turner has a culture where employees share their ideas and engagement with one another to develop innovative ideas as well as evaluate and implement improvements at Turner.

Turner fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion in which all employees contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, and have the opportunity to grow. Our diverse and inclusive workforce positions the company to grow, enhances our presence in diverse markets, and helps us build enduring relationships with each other, industry partners, and our clients.

Turner understands the environmental, social, and economic impact of our activities and that it is our responsibility to conduct our business in a transparent and ethical manner that supports our goals for client service, community involvement, environmental performance, financial strength and employee health, safety and well-being. Our core values of integrity, teamwork and commitment guide our activities and we expect the organizations with which we do business to share our commitments.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
1902
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