Design Specialist 2 - Buildings

At Graham, one of North America’s largest general contractors, we don’t just construct buildings, we create spaces that shape lives and strengthen communities. As part of our Buildings division, you will contribute to meaningful projects across the region, from hospitals and schools to entertainment venues and multi-family residences.
Here, your work has purpose. Your safety and growth are supported. And your impact is lasting.
Join a team that builds with commitment, reliability, and integrity.
Your Impact Starts HereGraham is actively recruiting for a Design Specialist to join our Buildings Division. Reporting to theSenior Design Manager,the Design Specialist oversees the design process from RFQ to close-out, ensuring compliance, managing risk, and delivering cost-effective solutions. The role leads design coordination, supports client and stakeholder engagement, oversees ESDC activities, and provides mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members.
Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site
Lead and manage the design process
from project planning through execution, ensuring designs are compliant, cost-effective, constructible, and aligned with project objectives
Coordinate and oversee design consultants and project stakeholders,
ensuring quality deliverables, adherence to schedules, and successful collaboration across teams
Manage design schedules, budgets, risks, and resources, proactively identifying and addressing issues that may impact project performance
Build and maintain strong client relationships,
providing design guidance, addressing concerns, managing expectations, and communicating technical information effectively
Provide leadership and mentorship to the Design team,
promoting collaboration, continuous improvement, quality standards, and compliance with company policies and contractual requirements
The Right Tools for the Job
Education:
A degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related technical field. Additional credentials such as PMP, P.Eng., or LEED are considered an asset
Experience:
2-3+ years of experience supporting design-build or construction projects, with exposure to project leadership, stakeholder coordination, and team management on complex projects
Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Revit, and Navisworks. Experience with ACONEX and Revizto is a plus
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Lay the Foundation for Your Next Career Move.
At Graham, we’re building more than structures, we’re building futures. Join a team that delivers excellence from the ground up and makes a lasting impact across Canada.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process when requested. Please contact View email address on ca.hrm.tc for accommodation requests.
Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg/Graham.
As Graham’s trusted recruitment partner, Jardeg supports the hiring of skilled professionals across Buildings, Industrial, Infrastructure, Water, Development, and Services projects nationwide.
Information at a GlanceWhy Graham?As proud employee-owners, we believe in sharing our success.Your contributions don't just matter – they create our success.
We offer opportunities to work on diverse projects across Canadaand the U.S. across our Buildings, Infrastructure, Industrial, Waterand Services divisions.
Enjoy competitive benefits, career mobility, and a culture builton commitment, integrity, and reliability.
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