Senior Construction Design Manager

Hello, I amFaiza Hussainidelivering excellence.

"What started as a creative passion gradually grew into a career built on design, leadership, and meaningful collaboration."

PMP®-certified design-build leader with 14+ years delivering complex retail, commercial, and interior projects across Canada and India.

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14+Years of Experience
$10MProject Budgets Managed
6Retail Banners Led
PMP®Certified
Portrait of Faiza Hussaini
About

Where architectural intent meets construction reality.

A results-driven construction design leader with over 14 years delivering complex building projects across retail, commercial, and interior environments. PMP®-certified, with proven expertise in design-build coordination, constructability, stakeholder alignment, and technical project delivery.

Currently leading store design for Western Canada at Sobeys Inc., managing portfolios of $1M–$10M across six retail banners. My practice is grounded in disciplined coordination, clear communication, and a deep respect for the craft of building.

Design Management

Design-build and integrated project delivery — preserving design intent, constructability, and code compliance from concept to close-out.

Construction Oversight

Site inspections, quality audits, and compliance reviews. RFI and change-order coordination to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Technical Coordination

BIM coordination, constructability reviews, and integration of architectural drawings with base building documentation alongside consultants.

Project Strategy

PMP®-certified planning, stakeholder alignment, and risk management across retail, commercial, and interior environments.

Experience

A trajectory built on precision.

Aug 2025 — Present

Manager of Store Design (Western Canada)

Sobeys Inc. — Calgary, AB

Leading end-to-end planning and execution of retail construction and renovation projects across 6 banners. Managing budgets from $1M–$10M while ensuring cost control, schedule adherence, and compliance with national design standards. Mentoring a team of 4–5 store planners.

Sep 2023 — Feb 2025

Construction Project Manager

Cancorps Inc. — Mississauga, ON

Delivered projects across multiple portfolios with budgets ranging $1M–$10M. Led schedule development, milestone tracking, risk mitigation, RFI and change order coordination, and construction drawing reviews in partnership with architects.

Aug 2018 — Apr 2022

Interior Design Project Manager

Genesis Planners Pvt. Ltd. — Hyderabad, India

Served as primary point of contact for residential and commercial clients. Oversaw a team of interior designers through planning, design development, and construction documentation — improving project efficiency by 20% and reducing costs by 15% through vendor negotiations.

Jun 2011 — Oct 2017

Lead Interior Designer

Clark Lloyd Designers Pvt. Ltd. — Hyderabad, India

Managed all phases of the design process — from conception through working drawings to contract administration and project closeout — collaborating with architects, contractors, and vendors.

Credentials
Certification
PMP®

Project Management Professional

Project Management Institute · 2024
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Certification · 2024

Globally recognized certification in project leadership, risk, schedule, cost, and stakeholder management.

Project Management Institute
Education
PGD

PG Diploma in Project Management

Algoma University, Ontario · 2024
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Education · 2024

Advanced graduate study in construction project delivery, contracts, and integrated project methodologies.

Algoma University, Ontario
Education
B.Sc.

B.Sc. Interior Design & Construction

Acharya N. G. Ranga Agriculture University, India · 2010
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Education · 2010

Foundation in interior architecture, building systems, materials, and design documentation.

Acharya N. G. Ranga Agriculture University, India
Core Expertise

How I Drive Value Across Every Project Phase

From concept to completion, I bring strategic leadership and technical expertise to every stage of project delivery.

CONCEPT & PLANNING

  • Design-Build Coordination & IPD Methodology
  • Stakeholder Alignment & Requirements Definition
  • Budget & Schedule Planning
  • BIM Coordination & Clash Detection
  • Permitting & Code Compliance Review

CONSTRUCTION & EXECUTION

  • On-Site Construction Management & Oversight
  • RFI & Change Order Management
  • Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination
  • Quality Assurance & Compliance Monitoring
  • Schedule Tracking & Risk Mitigation

COMPLETION & HANDOVER

  • Final Quality Assurance & Code Compliance Checks
  • Post-Occupancy Evaluations & Testing
  • Client Handover & Documentation
  • Lessons Learned & Project Closeout
  • Warranty & Operational Training
Core Expertise

Core Expertise & Technical Capabilities

Driving impactful solutions through design, coordination, and leadership.

Design & Technical Coordination

Translating design intent into constructable reality

  • BIM Coordination & Clash Detection
  • AutoCAD, Revit & Bluebeam Expertise
  • Constructability Reviews & Value Engineering
  • National Building Code & Compliance
  • Working Drawings & Construction Documentation

Project & Budget Governance

Delivering projects on time, on scope, and on budget

  • Multi-Million Dollar Budget Management ($1M–$10M+)
  • Schedule Development & Critical Path Tracking
  • RFI & Change Order Management
  • Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation Strategies

Strategic Leadership & Mentorship

Building high-performing teams and lasting relationships

  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership (4–5 person teams)
  • Stakeholder & Client Relationship Management
  • Mentorship & Emerging Designer Development
  • Vendor & Subcontractor Negotiation
  • Conflict Resolution & Collaborative Decision-Making

Communication & Delivery Excellence

Driving clarity, alignment, and measurable outcomes

  • Executive Reporting & Client Presentations
  • Cross-Disciplinary Communication
  • Design-Build & IPD Project Delivery
  • Process Improvement & Lessons Learned
  • PMP®-Aligned Project Governance
AI & Digital Workflow Integration

AI-augmented design, planning & visualization.

Leveraging AI-powered tools to improve design coordination, documentation accuracy, workflow efficiency, stakeholder communication, and project delivery.

Autodesk Revit

+ AI / BIM Workflows

  • BIM coordination
  • Clash detection workflows
  • Smart family generation
  • AI-assisted documentation
  • Space planning optimization

AutoCAD

+ AI Enhancements

  • AI-assisted drafting workflows
  • Faster layout iterations
  • Annotation automation
  • Drawing QA / QC support

SketchUp

+ AI Rendering Plugins

  • Concept visualization
  • Rapid retail / store mockups
  • AI-enhanced rendering presentations

Canva

Presentation & Storytelling

  • Presentation design
  • Portfolio layouts
  • Visual storytelling
  • Client communication graphics
Continuously integrating new AI tools into daily design practice
Modern grocery store interior with wide aisle and pendant lighting
Retail Design Leadership

Shaping the Future of Canadian Grocery Retail

Leading store planning and development across Sobeys, Safeway, FreshCo, IGA, and Thrifty Foods — translating national design standards into operationally intelligent, customer-first retail environments.

SobeysSafewayFreshCoIGAThrifty Foods
6
Retail Banners
$1M–$10M
Project Budgets
40+
Stores Coordinated
4–5
Planners Mentored
Architect reviewing fixture planning drawings
Fixture Planning

Precision-engineered store layouts

From planogram strategy to millimetre-level fixture coordination, every aisle balances merchandising flexibility, refrigeration logistics, and an intuitive customer journey across multiple banner standards.

  • Banner-specific design standards
  • Refrigeration & equipment coordination
  • Vendor & consultant alignment
Fresh produce section with vibrant displays
Fresh & Produce Experience

Curating the heart of the store

Produce, deli, and fresh departments are the soul of every grocery banner. We design these spaces around warm materiality, premium lighting, and operational adjacencies that keep teams efficient and shelves abundant.

  • Sight lines & destination merchandising
  • Material & lighting specifications
  • Back-of-house operational adjacency
Modern grocery storefront at dusk
Customer Circulation

Designing how shoppers move

Decompression zones, power aisles, perimeter loops, and checkout choreography — every circulation decision is tested against dwell, conversion, and accessibility to deliver measurable retail performance.

  • Power aisle & perimeter loop strategy
  • Accessibility & inclusive design
  • Queue & checkout choreography
Operating Model

A studio approach to national retail rollout

Bringing luxury-architecture rigour and operational intelligence to every store — from concept brief to opening day.

REAC Approvals

Stewarding Real Estate Approval Committee submissions with airtight business cases and design rationale.

National Design Standards

Authoring and applying banner-specific standards that scale consistently across regions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Aligning operations, merchandising, construction, and procurement around a single design intent.

Design Committee Presentations

Presenting refined concepts to executive committees with clarity, conviction, and commercial framing.

Construction Documentation

Issuing IFC packages, tender sets, and consultant coordination with construction-grade precision.

Store Execution & Walkthroughs

Owning final QA walkthroughs and punch lists that ensure every opening reflects brand standard.

Project Workflow

From approval to opening — a disciplined retail delivery flow

  1. Step 01
    Real Estate Approval
  2. Step 02
    Fixture Planning
  3. Step 03
    Operations Review
  4. Step 04
    Design Committee Approval
  5. Step 05
    Construction Coordination
  6. Step 06
    Store Execution
  7. Step 07
    Final Walkthrough
Grocery store under construction with workers in hi-vis vests
On-Site Coordination

Construction & renovation in live retail environments

Sequencing trades, refrigeration, millwork, and merchandising resets — often inside operating stores — to protect schedule, safety, and customer experience.

Cross-functional design team collaborating around floor plans
Team & Consultants

Mentoring planners and aligning consultants

Leading 4–5 person store planning teams and coordinating architects, MEP, refrigeration, and equipment consultants across geographies.

Selected Work

Projects shaping spaces.

A curated selection of retail, institutional, recreational, and residential projects delivered through hands-on design management.

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Contact

From concept planning to project delivery, every great outcome begins with a conversation.

Available for senior design management roles, consultancy engagements, and project advisory across retail, commercial, and residential developments.

faiza.hussaini549@gmail.com+1 (437) 254-2029
Calgary, AB, Canada
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