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Senior Manager, Architectural Design (Calgary, AB)

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Aug 19, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

You will lead and mentor the architectural design team to ensure product innovation, architectural compliance, and process excellence. You are responsible for overseeing home plan development, construction drawing reviews, and the implementation of design standards across the organization.

Job details

You are a strong communicator, administrator and have superior organizational skills. You will lead Anthem's team of architectural technologists with accountability for product innovation, architectural compliance and process excellence. You will partner closely with Construction, Estimating & Purchasing, Sales and Interior Design to ensure designs are buildable, code-compliant and delivered on schedule. You are Proactive and innovative Extremely detail-oriented Results-oriented in how you approach problem solving Open to candid feedback Consistently pursuing opportunities to learn and grow Enthused by and thrive in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities You will Lead and mentor the architectural design team on day-to-day plan development, drafting, and review, modeling integrity and technical rigour Partner with cross-functional teams in a synergistic manner; proactively seek out input and opportunities to work effectively together Lead the preparation and review of home plans, elevations, and specifications using CAD/BIM software, ensuring accuracy and buildability across all active and future product Review and approve construction drawings and detail packages prepared by the team, ensuring designs are accurately coordinated with structural, mechanical, and civil engineering inputs Oversee rigorous quality control of drawing sets across the plan library, and oversee accurate specification documentation across all product lines Lead initiatives to standardize, document and implement design standards, including plan libraries, spec templates, and code compliance checklists, across the organization Lead significant process and system improvement initiatives - modernizing legacy design processes and tools, and building the infrastructure needed to support a growing, increasingly complex organization Develop and implement design strategies to modernize product development and improve processes, owning current-state gaps rather than waiting for someone else to fix them Lead initiatives to strengthen internal controls over design and drafting, particularly around drawing revision tracking, plan sign-off, and change management Ensure accurate submissions and compliance with all building code, zoning, and municipal permitting requirements across the organization Act as a senior point of contact for architectural design queries from internal and external partners Oversee quarterly and annual product development deliverables and design-for-cost initiatives across the organization You have Post-secondary degree or diploma in Architecture, Architectural Technology or a related field Minimum 8-10 years in residential drafting and design, with 2-3 years of leadership experience Advanced proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Strong organizational skills Proven experience with project cost controls and maintaining set budgets The ability to align design operations with long-term business goals We have Great, diverse, authentic people! Unlimited career growth opportunities Mentorship from the ‘best in the biz’ Corporate Give Strategy supporting community development Annual salary reviews and performance bonuses 100% employer paid Benefit Plan with Healthcare Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program Educational Assistance Program ‘Dress for your day’ policy… and more! Founded in 1991, Anthem is a team of 850+ people driven by creativity, passion and direct communication. Anthem has invested in, developed or managed – alone or in partnership – more than 400 residential and commercial projects across North America. Our growing residential portfolio includes 44,000 homes that are complete, in design or under construction, from mixed-use residential to townhome, rental and single-family homes. We own, co-own, manage or have previously owned 12 million square feet of retail, industrial and office space, and our land portfolio includes more than 60 communities, spanning 9,100 acres across Canada and the United States. Anthem is a real estate development, investment and management company that strives, solves and evolves to create better spaces and stronger communities. We are Growing Places. Please, no unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies. View our Policy on Unsolicited Resumes on our website.

What you’ll do

Requirements

The role requires a post-secondary degree or diploma in Architecture or Architectural Technology and 8-10 years of experience in residential drafting and design. Candidates must possess advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, along with proven leadership experience.

Benefits

• Performance bonuses • Employer paid benefit plan • Healthcare spending account • Employee assistance program • Educational assistance program • Mentorship opportunities • Career growth opportunities