Design Manager - APD Infrastructure

Parsons Oman; Oakville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a seasoned Design Manager to join a dynamic team in Canada. This role involves leading large-scale Design-Build projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget while meeting contractual obligations. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, a degree in Civil Engineering, and a proven track record in project management. This forward-thinking company values diversity and inclusion, offering a workplace where you can thrive and be yourself. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact, this is the perfect position for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of related work experience required.
• Registered Professional Engineer with Design-Build experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage large scale Design-Build projects ensuring on-schedule completion.
• Oversee project execution plans and negotiate scope changes.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Quality Assurance

Education

4-year degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a talented Design Manager to join our team!

Position Overview:

Our Canadian design team is growing, and we are looking for a senior level Design Manager to be part of our team in Canada. This is a new addition to staff and is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Design-Build professional that enjoys working on various Alternative Project Delivery projects (APD). The successful candidate will have experience working on major, significant APD projects in North America.

The Design Manager provides direction and management for large scale Design-Build projects and ensures on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations. The Design Manager is responsible for the marketing and pursuit strategy, scope development, scope management and commercial performance of the project to meet project goals and objectives.

Additional Specific Responsibilities of the Design Manager:

• Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution. Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
• Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
• Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
• Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project.
• Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• 4-year degree in Civil Engineering (or related) required
• At least 15+ years of related work experience is required
• Registered Professional Engineer
• Experience as Lead Design Manager on Design-Build projects is required

Skills/Competencies:

Incumbent must meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements and possess a proven ability to perform in a management capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None. This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace.