Design Manager

FCC Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

FCC Canada is seeking a Design Manager to join the Scarborough Transit Connect project in Scarborough, ON. This role leads a multidisciplinary design team and coordinates with the Construction team and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.

You will review design submissions, manage the design schedule, identify risks, and drive an inclusive culture that promotes equity and career progression. 7+ years in project management for rail/transit is required.

Qualifications

• A degree/diploma in Civil Engineering or a relevant field from a recognized institution.
• 7+ years of experience in a technical project management role, preferably in the transportation or infrastructure sector.
• Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) are an asset.
• Proven experience in design management of rail and transit projects or similar large-scale infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage a multidisciplinary design team in the delivery of LES station for the SSE-SRS project.
• Coordinate with the Design team, Construction team and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
• Review the design submissions to ensure compliance with the specified design requirements and standards, identifying design or interdisciplinary issues, ensuring that constructability and construction’s means and methods are coordinated with the Construction team.
• Identify potential risks and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor designers’ performance in accordance with the design schedule and track design changes.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, suppliers and regulatory authorities.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, technical issues and risk management.
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

Skills

Project management

Design management

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Aconex

Bluebeam

Navisworks

Revit

MS Office

Job description

FCC is an international reference in engineering and infrastructure. Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas (“FCC”), headquartered in Spain, is the parent company of one of the world’s leading infrastructure and citizen services groups. With more than a century of history, our business portfolio is highly diversified. FCC’s core businesses are construction, environmental services, end-to-end water management, and the development of concessions for large infrastructure.

FCC Construcción has been present in Canada for more than 25 years, involved in innovative subway infrastructure work, such as the Highway 407 stations and Northern Tunnels for the Toronto York Spadina Subway Line Expansion, as well as the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Fredericton Moncton Highway.

In 1998, it was awarded for the construction, operation, and maintenance project for the Fredericton-Moncton Highway. In 2011, it was awarded a section of the Toronto-York Spadina Subway extension, the first modern subway infrastructure project in the city. This project was completed in 2018.

Building your career at FCC Canada offers a unique opportunity to engage with some of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the country. Our portfolio includes the transformative Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations section of the Ontario Line, the extensive GO Rail Expansion-On Corridor Project, and the Scarborough Subway Extension Stations, Rail, and Systems Project, all reinforcing FCC Construcción’s strong presence in the Canadian market. We are also excited to announce the Cross Fraser Partnership for the Fraser River Tunnel Project, a significant initiative that will enhance transportation throughout the Greater Vancouver Region.

Join us at FCC Canada to be part of these groundbreaking projects and advance your career in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Build Your Career at FCC Canada

FCC Construccion is a global leader in engineering and infrastructure, with over a century of experience through our parent company, Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas (FCC), headquartered in Spain. We specialize in construction, environmental services, water management, and large infrastructure concessions.

With a presence in Canada for over 25 years, FCC has been instrumental in major projects, including the Highway 407 stations and Northern Tunnels for the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Line Expansion, and the Fredericton-Moncton Highway.

We are now expanding our impact across Canada with key projects such as the Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations on the Ontario Line, the GO Rail Expansion-On Corridor Project, and the Scarborough Subway Extension Stations, Rail, and Systems Project. Excitingly, FCC Construcción Canada Ltd, in collaboration with Bouygues Construction Canada Inc., Pomerleau, and supported by Arcadis, has been selected by the Province of British Columbia for the Fraser River Tunnel Project. This landmark project will greatly enhance transportation in the Greater Vancouver Region.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Design Manager to join our FCC Canada team assigned to the Scarborough Transit Connect project. This position in Scarbrough, ON

Reports to

Technical Manager

The Design Manager’s Key Responsibilities Are

• Manage a multidisciplinary design team in the delivery of LES station for the SSE-SRS project.
• Coordinate with the Design team, Construction team and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
• Review the design submissions to ensure compliance with the specified design requirements and standards, identifying design or interdisciplinary issues, ensuring that constructability and construction’s means and methods are coordinated with the Construction team.
• Identify potential risks and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor designers’ performance in accordance with the design schedule and track design changes.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, suppliers and regulatory authorities.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, technical issues and risk management.
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

Education And Qualifications

• A degree/diploma in Civil Engineering or a relevant field from a recognized institution.
• 7+ years of experience in a technical project management role, preferably in the transportation or infrastructure sector.
• Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) are an asset.
• Proven experience in design management of rail and transit projects or similar large-scale infrastructure projects.

Job Requirements

• Thorough understanding of design process cycle, contracts, plans, construction drawings, specification developments and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of engineering and architectural principles, project management methodologies and industry standards.
• Proficiency in project management software and computer applications such as Aconex, Bluebeam, Navisworks, Revit and MS Office (MS Project, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Ability to plan, schedule and organize a variety of activities and deal with stressful situations on tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.
• A strong eye for design details and the ability to coordinate design and assist in making design-driven decisions.
• Excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving and negotiation skills to lead discussions and work with internal/external stakeholders.
• Diversity & inclusion champion.

Compensation range: CAD 140,000 - 155,000

WORK ENVIRONMENT

FCC Canada is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture which promotes gender equity and the recruitment of all under-represented groups in all levels of its workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that all aspects of our recruitment and selection processes are accessible to individuals with disabilities. We offer reasonable accommodation upon request to support applicants throughout their journey with us. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please send us an email at " [e-mail] ". Feedback about the accommodation process is welcome at “ [e-mail] ”. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario’s Human Rights Code, affirming our ongoing efforts to provide a supportive and equitable environment for all.

This position is located in Scarbrough

We appreciate your interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes.