Job Title: Civil Design Manager
Position Overview
The Design Manager is responsible for leading and managing the design phase of civil engineering projects from initial concept through final design. This role ensures the design team remains accountable for quality, schedule, and deliverables while maintaining strong coordination with clients, internal teams, and regulatory agencies. The Design Manager works closely with the Project Manager to develop design intent and guide the project through a successful and efficient design process.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the design team throughout all phases of project development, establishing clear expectations, workflows, and accountability for schedules, deliverables, and quality standards

Coordinate and communicate with clients, local agencies, and external partners to ensure alignment on design intent, requirements, and project updates

Oversee the full design process from concept through completion, monitoring progress, maintaining schedules, and proactively addressing challenges that could impact project goals

Provide technical oversight and perform quality assurance reviews of drawings, calculations, and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with engineering standards

Organize and lead design coordination meetings,



document key decisions and action items, and ensure effective communication across all project stakeholders

Manage coordination between internal staff, subconsultants and other disciplines, ensuring design elements are integrated, conflicts are resolved early, and deliverables are completed in a timely manner

Ensure all designs meet applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements, and support the permitting and approval process as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Demonstrated experience completing civil engineering design projects and leading project teams

Solid communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Thorough understanding of design standards, regulatory requirements, and multi-discipline coordination

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Professional organization memberships

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📌 Civil Design Manager (Manitoba)
🏢 Hurley & Stewart
📍 Manitoba