Job Description

Manager, Design and Drafting

Calgary, AB

Minto supports vaccination and adheres to CDC guidelines as required.

Build your future at Minto!

Since 1955, we\xe2\x80\x99ve been proudly building better places for people to live, work, and play, one home and one relationship at a time. To us, it\xe2\x80\x99s all about special moments \xe2\x80\x94 like the thrill of a new apartment, the pride in owning a first home, or a growing investment partnership. We recognize this continues with great employees, like you, and would love for you to join us on our mission. At Minto, we welcome change, celebrate new ideas, and provide you with the resources, professional training, and diverse opportunities to grow your career.

Your offer will include:

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus + benefits effective 1st day + retirement savings plan/RRSP matching plan + 3 weeks\xe2\x80\x99 vacation
• Tuition reimbursement plans and professional development courses
• Employee recognition platform \xe2\x80\x93 Be rewarded by your colleagues for your contributions!
• Flexible summer hours
• Many exciting career opportunities

Your Role on our Team: Manager, Design and Drafting participates in preparation of product and is responsible for its execution. This includes new product research, innovation, design implementation, working drawings and permit packages on assigned projects as per Business Plan, based on market research and to meet customer expectations. Manager, Design and Drafting manages consultants and suppliers and liaises with internal and external stakeholders to drive customer value and ensure optimized standards and continuous improvement strategies are implemented. Manager, Design and Drafting works closely with peers and leads by example and actively promotes the Minto values of accomplishment, courage, partnership and innovation.

In this role, you will:

• Manages the design development process for new projects, including building typology, community and design visioning, product mix and design from initiation of concept to sales launch;
• Performs new product and material research, innovation and design implementation on assigned residential low-rise, mid-rise, high-rise or mixed-use projects as per Business Plan, based on market research and to meet customer expectations;
• Responsible for the development of the contract documents (drawings and specifications) ensuring accuracy, constructability and continuity of the design vision through to tender, construction and warranty processes;
• Responsible for all permit drawings and managing permit process;
• Collaborates with Sustainability peers to ensure cohesive and optimized value proposition is delivered to Minto customers on assigned projects;
• Develops, manages and reports on project budget and schedule;
• Manages external consultant RFP and contract processes, including monthly reporting;
• Performs document reviews for adequate coordination between design drawings, marketing/sales collateral and contract documentation;
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders performing document reviews and conducting site visits to ensure continuous improvement of product features and optimization of details and specifications to reduce construction complexity and cost;
• Supports acquisition, including masterplan, feasibility studies, and pro-forma (budget and schedule) efforts;
• Establishes, builds and maintains relationships with peers and trades;
• Performs other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by management.

We would like you to have:

Technical Competencies:

• Education: College Diploma / University Degree in Architecture.
• Experience: A minimum of seven (7+) years of previous professional experience in design development process for residential and/or mixed-use projects and leading teams.

Specialized Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of residential low-rise, mid-rise, high-rise or mixed use building systems/assemblies and construction methodologies;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Alberta Building Code
• Experience and thorough knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent collaboration skills;
• Customer focused;
• Team Player;
• Problem solving, organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Our future is better together. Apply now and join us!

Minto is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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