Technical jobs in Canada

Reporting to the Technical Director, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the development of company-wide framework and standards around Technical/Design services throughout the project lifecycle to influence major Design Build Infrastructure projects. The Design Management Coordination Manager will be accountable for ensuring designs are compliant, safe, meet the delivery/constructability needs of construction, and are most cost-efficient from a total project cost perspective.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Assist the Technical Director and act as an Advisor to the Design team and ensure all technical requirements are met and delivered in a timely manner, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and cost-effective design that meets project specifications.
2. Assist project management with effective communication with the owner and other stakeholders including municipalities, utility companies, and regulatory authorities.
3. Provide advice on identification of design/technical changes/issues and input into the Change Management process.
4. Help the Technical team and Design/Technical consultants to ensure:
1. I. Design services are provided in a timely and cost-effective manner in accordance with agreements.
2. II. There is detailed monitoring of designer performance to identify issues and timely solutions.
3. III. Monitoring/identification of ‘design creep’ and ensuring designers provide the lowest cost solution that is compliant and safe.
4. IV. Continued review of Value Engineering opportunities to optimize design and input into risk and opportunity analysis.
5. V. Early identification and solutions of problems and issues.
6. VI. Management of agreements and resolution of issues; input into Procurement planning, estimating, and reforecasting.
5. Assist in overseeing design/commissioning activities to ensure attestation that construction is in accordance with design.
6. Participate in lessons learned workshops in relation to technical issues.
7. Work with the Integration/Interface Manager to ensure the design interface between construction, civil works, Systems, Train Control, Signaling, and operations & maintenance.
8. Help in determining quality objectives and targets, in collaboration with the Quality Manager.
9. Work with the Construction Manager and Management Team on the selection of sub-contractors and the procurement of material, sub-contracting services, and consultation services.
10. Collaborate with the Construction Manager and Management Team on the process of procurement (evaluation, negotiation, contract assignments).
11. Help in overseeing the technical and contractual aspects of the Design Agreement.
12. Manage the design services contract, including full compliance, back charges, and change orders.
13. Collaborate with functional leaders to review the HSE program, Quality Management Plans, and Communication Plans.
14. Assist with overseeing the implementation of scheduling functions related to design development.
15. Oversee document management implementation.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

1. 5+ years of experience on major transit/construction projects, including 5+ years in a direct leadership role (LRT project experience an asset).
2. Experience in leading and managing a multi-discipline, multi-functional engineering and design team, including Civil, Systems, and integration.
3. Recognized industry leader with a wide network of contacts.
4. Demonstrable experience in advanced relationship and Stakeholder management.
5. Professional Engineer designation, with a clear understanding of the integration of transit systems.
6. Knowledge and understanding of Ontario Building Codes.

Preferred Skills

1. 5-10 years of experience working with a Tier One Contractor in a Joint Venture environment on major Design Build Projects, overseeing technical issues.
2. 5-10 years of experience supervising and overseeing design consultants.
3. 5 to 10 years of construction experience on projects over CAD$1 Billion.
4. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of construction engineering, construction process, sequencing, and value engineering.
5. 5 to 10 years of experience in transit infrastructure construction, including civil, drainage, bridges, and transit systems.
6. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
7. Must possess sound judgment, highly developed management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
8. Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English at a Level 5.