Senior Design Manager, Electrical and ICAT
Job in
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
EllisDon
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Building Services Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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In the role of Senior Design Manager, Electrical and ICAT you will:
Manage the electrical design process during pursuit and post pursuit for design build and design assist projectsAssist in pre-construction services for various sectors where electrical systems are more complex (health care, mission critical, justice and educational)Advise on conceptual electrical design and technology approach on building system solutions in order to provide a complete and competitive bid for design build pursuitsReview sub-trades financial submission and evaluate the bid is competitiveness and complianceSupport the P3 projects execution team throughout the design process until IFC in order to assure pursuit design intent is implementedReview RFP submission deliverablesPrepare scope delineation matrices and other process tools to assure no scope gaps or scope overlapPrepare budget target for the electrical/ICAT scope during the pursuit based on similar projects historical dataLead design of construction power distribution solutions and support the pre-construction team during the pursuit and the construction team after the pursuitLiaison with the Utilities (power and communications) for new (construction and permanent) site servicesLead design of life cycle replacement projects for Ellis Don managed assetsMaintain networking relationships with Sub-Contractors, Architects, M&E Consultants and actively participate in promoting Ellis Don values in the marketplaceUnderstand the electrical and ICAT building systems operationStrong understanding of the regulatory, legislative and business environment, as well as procurement requirements unique to the Guaranteed Performance marketStrong understanding of risk and opportunities for GMP type projectsAble to find innovative solutions and value engineering for all type of projectsOther Responsibilities:
Attend weekly/monthly meetingsParticipate in pre-construction activities for Mission Critical projects (scheduling, budgets review, tendering, constructability review)Review electrical consultants proposals for P3 pursuitsReview relevant Request for Proposal (RFP) and Project Agreement documentsOversee the ICAT scope delineation and coordination between EDS and electrical subcontractor during pursuit and post-pursuitEnsure the electrical design solutions are well understood by the Project Team and implemented during construction and operations phase of the projectPromote NPV evaluation for the competing building systems solutionsProvide specification insight, benchmarking knowledge, risk mitigation and best practices input from previous projectsEnsure best practices are followedEngage in finding solutions to owner disputed items or non-compliance issues in order to obtain a design solution sign offMeet regularly and attend industry events to keep informed with the latest technologies and solutionsSupport the estimating team during the pursuit and the construction team after the pursuit to establish the temporary power and lighting required during the constructionLiaison with the Utilities (power and communications) for new (construction and permanent) site servicesIs this the right role for you?
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.Requires 10+ years of engineering and construction experience with excellent knowledge of building-related systems and services.LEED Accredited Professional is an asset.Demonstrates experience in design and construction with the skills and comfort level required to be an electrical design manager.Must have solid knowledge of the governing Codes and Standards for buildings.Has solid knowledge of high and low voltage systems.Possesses strong project management skills for managing large development projects with diverse resources.Excellent presentation and communication skills required. Strong conceptual skills required for developing innovative solution designs.Has great people interface skills. Has ability to work on multiple projects and provide ad-hoc solutions.Has relationships in the industry with subcontractors, consultants, vendors, manufacturers.Great leadership and able to make quick decisions as required.Possesses solid working knowledge of common computer applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, etc.).Ellis Don is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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