Design Coordination Lead

Design Coordination Lead
Location: London, Ontario
Position Type: Full-Time, In-Office
Salary Range: $63,000 – $80,000
Position: New

The Opportunity
Are you an experienced design professional who enjoys bringing people, processes, and projects together?
SBM is looking for a Design Coordination Lead (DCL) to take ownership of our Design Coordination function and play an important role in supporting the delivery of Mechanical and Electrical projects.
The Design Coordination function supports our Mechanical and Electrical Engineering teams across the design, drafting, coordination, and administrative aspects of project delivery. As the DCL, you will coordinate the day-to-day workflow of the Design Coordination team, assign and prioritize tasks, review deliverables, support project deadlines, and ensure consistent quality across drawing sets and construction documentation.
You’ll also be an important resource for staff working through the Design Coordinator role, helping new team members understand SBM’s processes, drafting standards, drawing requirements, and expectations. This role is well suited to someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, technically capable, and enjoys creating structure and consistency within a busy project environment.
If you’re someone who notices the details, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in making processes work better, we’d like to meet you.

About SBM
Join the dynamic team at SBM , a leading multidisciplinary engineering firm known for our innovative and collaborative approach to building solutions.
At SBM, our core values of Drive, Humility, and Balance shape how we work and how we support one another. We believe in setting ambitious goals, learning from each other, and building a workplace where people can do great work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
With offices in London and Kitchener, SBM serves a diverse range of private and public-sector clients across Southwestern Ontario. Our multidisciplinary team of more than 140 engineers, technologists, planners, trainees, and support professionals provides services across Geomatics, Planning, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering .
We’re proud of our collaborative culture and the opportunities we provide our people to learn, contribute, and grow.

What You'll Do
Design Coordination

• Take ownership of the Design Coordination function and its day-to-day workflow.
• Assign and prioritize Design Coordination tasks based on project requirements, deadlines, and team capacity.
• Coordinate with Mechanical and Electrical Engineering teams to support the production, maintenance, coordination, and finalization of drawing sets and construction documentation.
• Review Design Coordination deliverables to ensure they meet SBM’s established quality, drafting, and presentation standards.
• Monitor deadlines and coordinate priorities to ensure Design Coordination deliverables are completed on time.
• Participate in internal project and team meetings to provide input on deadlines, capacity, drafting quality, and coordination processes.
• Step into the Design Coordinator role in a limited capacity when required to support deliverables and deadlines, including drawing setup, plotting, and related coordination tasks.

Training & Technical Support

• Train and support new staff transitioning into the Design Coordinator role.
• Support the onboarding of new hires at all experience levels by providing training on SBM’s internal processes, design and drafting standards, and project documentation requirements.
• Provide guidance to staff as they develop their Design Coordination skills and transition into their longer-term roles within the MEP division.
• Provide mentorship and technical support to MEP team members in the effective use of CAD and Revit software.
• Provide timely feedback regarding drafting quality, standards, and process issues to the appropriate Team Leads.
• Support transitional discussions with new leaders regarding an employee’s progress, development areas, and readiness to transition from the Design Coordinator role.

Standards, Documentation & Processes

• Maintain and continuously improve SBM’s drafting standards and drawing presentation requirements.
• Maintain detailed manuals, guides, checklists, and other resources used for onboarding and ongoing reference.
• Ensure Design Coordination procedures and documentation remain current, clear, and accessible.
• Identify opportunities to improve Design Coordination processes, documentation, and workflows.
• Communicate updates to standards and processes to ensure consistent application across teams.
• Work with internal design teams to identify recurring coordination or drafting issues and develop practical process improvements.

Quality & Coordination

• Ensure Design Coordination work provided to internal and external stakeholders is consistently accurate, coordinated, and aligned with SBM standards.
• Identify and communicate drafting quality and standards issues to the appropriate Technical Leads or Team Leads.
• Maintain frequent communication with internal design teams to address coordination requirements and resolve issues.
• Support consistency in drawing production and presentation across projects and disciplines.

Scope of the Role
The Design Coordination team supports the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering teams in producing, maintaining, coordinating, and finalizing drawing sets and construction documentation.
The DCL is responsible for the Design Coordination function, including coordination processes, drafting standards, drawing presentation requirements, documentation, workflow, and quality .
Discipline-specific technical design standards—including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing requirements—remain the responsibility of the respective Technical Leads and are outside the scope of this position.

What We're Looking For

• Diploma in Architectural Technology or a related program.
• 5–10 years of experience in design, drafting, and the administrative aspects of project delivery.
• Strong understanding of drawing production, drafting standards, and project documentation.
• Experience working with Mechanical and/or Electrical design teams is considered an asset.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy, consistency, and organization.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively with internal teams.
• Ability to provide clear, constructive feedback and technical guidance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Bluebeam .
• Proficiency with AutoCAD ; experience with Revit is a strong asset .
• Professional and collaborative approach when working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to represent SBM professionally and consistently.
• Commitment to SBM’s core values of Humility, Drive, and Balance .

Why This Role Matters
The Design Coordination Lead plays an important role in creating consistency and efficiency across SBM’s Mechanical and Electrical project delivery.
By establishing clear processes, maintaining strong drafting standards, supporting Design Coordinators, and ensuring quality documentation, you’ll help our technical teams spend less time navigating process issues and more time focused on delivering great engineering work.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of an important department function and help shape how Design Coordination is delivered at SBM .

What We Offer
This is a full-time, in-office position based in our London office.
At SBM, we believe that strong relationships with our employees lead to exceptional service and outstanding results for our clients. We work hard, support one another, and make time to enjoy the people we work with.
Our standard 40-hour workweek runs 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday, with an early finish at 2:30 p.m. on Fridays.
The salary range for this position is $63,000 – $80,000 , based on experience and qualifications.

Employees Also Enjoy

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance bonuses
• Annual incremental vacation increases
• Health benefits plan
• RRSP matching program
• Paid overtime
• Paid sick days
• Flex time
• Professional development budget
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Engaging and collaborative work environment
• Regular social and team-building events
• Opportunities to build strong relationships across the organization
• A passionate and enthusiastic team that encourages learning and growth

Ready to Join SBM?
If you’re looking for an opportunity to take ownership of an important design coordination function, improve processes, and make a meaningful impact on project delivery, we’d love to hear from you.
SBM is an equal opportunity employer. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable legislation. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request throughout the selection process. If accommodation is required, please notify SBM.
SBM utilizes third-party recruitment software to source, screen, and track applicants, which may incorporate AI-enabled features. Employment decisions, however, are made by SBM using human judgment.