Job Summary
The Pederson Group has been retained by an architectural client to conduct a search for a Managing Partner to lead their strategic design direction and oversee multi-family residential projects. This position is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Our client delivers thoughtful, sustainable and buildable design solutions. Their integrated approach ensures architectural vision and construction execution are aligned from the start, resulting in efficient delivery and well-designed living spaces that meet the needs of both residents and development partners.
As both a design principal and business leader, the Managing Partner will ensure every project achieves design excellence, strong functionality and smooth constructability. This role oversees a team of project architects while also leading research and development initiatives to advance design innovation and technical excellence.
Responsibilities
Business Leadership:
- Oversee firm operations, staffing and resource planning.
Design Vision & Oversight:
- Lead the architectural vision and design standards for all multi-family projects.
- Review and provide feedback on design concepts, construction documentation and technical detailing.
- Guide project architects through key design stages from concept to construction.
- Oversee design reviews for alignment with client, municipal and construction requirements.
- Provide hands-on leadership through feasibility, approvals and construction phases.
- Support design-build and value-engineering while maintaining design integrity and meeting targets.
- Direct quality assurance and control across drawing packages.
- Lead post-occupancy reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to improve design standards.
Team Management:
- Lead and mentor Project Architects and the Lead Concept Designer.
- Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented studio culture.
- Provide assistance to the project architects regarding technical detailing and consultant coordination as required.
- Support career development and performance reviews for direct reports.
- Oversee internal design standards, templates and workflows, ensuring consistency across projects and teams.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Represent the design practice with clients, development teams and construction partners.
- Participate in project meetings, approvals and strategic discussions.
- Ensure clear communication and strong alignment between design and construction teams.
- Maintain productive relationships with municipal authorities to support approvals.
- Build and sustain strong consultant partnerships across all disciplines.
- Translate development and construction priorities into clear design direction.
Research & Development:
- Identify and implement design innovation, sustainability initiatives, new processes and technology.
- Champion the use of new technologies including parametric design and AI workflows to aid in scalability.
- Promote continuous improvement in design practices, BIM standards and sustainability initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Studio/BIM Manager to refine templates, checklists and QA/QC protocols.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in architecture, engineering, drafting or a related field.
- Licensed Architect with registration in a Canadian provincial association.
- Minimum of 10 years working in architecture.
- Experience in a senior project management or leadership role is considered an asset.
- Proficient using BIM/Revit workflows and coordination with construction management platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) is an asset.
- Proven ability to manage teams, budgets and schedules across multiple concurrent projects.
- Strong working knowledge of wood-frame, concrete and hybrid construction systems.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience in design-build or integrated delivery environments is preferred.
- Previous experience in municipal approvals and rezoning processes.
- Manage project schedules, budgets and profitability.
- Represent the firm to clients, consultants and external partners.
- Support long-term strategic planning and business development.
- Develop and monitor KPIs for design quality, efficiency and client satisfaction.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $140,000.00-$160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Relocation assistance
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
