Design Manager - Linewide

FCC Construcción; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join FCC Canada as a Design Manager for the Scarborough Subway Extension, a significant infrastructure project. You'll oversee design teams, ensure compliance with transportation standards, and promote effective communication among project stakeholders. Ideal candidates are experienced in project management with a background in engineering, committed to diversity, and inclusive workplace practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in transportation or infrastructure project management.
• Professional certifications such as PMP or P.Eng. are assets.
• Proven experience in design management of rail and transit or large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage design team for SSE-SRS project technical packages.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitor designers’ performance and track design changes.

Skills

Project Management

Design Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management or related field

Tools

Aconex

Navisworks

Revit

MS Office

Job description

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FCC Group is an international leader in engineering and infrastructure, headquartered in Spain. With over a century of history, FCC’s core businesses include construction, environmental services, end-to-end water management, and the development of concessions for large infrastructure. In Canada, FCC is proud to be involved in multiple projects in Ontario and British Columbia to improve public transportation infrastructure.

FCC Canada, part of the Construction Division of FCC Group, has been present in Canada since 1997. We have been 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. FCC Canada excels in civil works such as roads, railways, maritime construction, tunnels, bridges, and subway projects.

Scarborough Subway Extension (SSE - SRS)

The 50/50 joint venture between Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc. and FCC Canada Ltd. will bring the TTC’s Line 2 subway service nearly eight kilometres farther into Scarborough, replacing Line 3 (the Scarborough RT). It will extend from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, providing quick and seamless transit for those heading into and out of the downtown core and those travelling within Scarborough. The construction is split into two contracts: Advanced Tunnelling (AT) and Stations, Rail, and Systems (SRS). Scarborough Transit Connect (STC) is the partner for the development phase.

For more information, visit the STC Website and follow us on the STC Linkedin Page.

Join us at FCC Canada to be part of our groundbreaking projects and advance your career in a dynamic work environment. For more information, please refer to our company website: FCC Canada.

As part of the STC project, FCC is looking for a Design Manager – Linewide join our team.

Reports to: Technical Manager

The Design Manager – Linewide will be responsible for liaising with the design team, the construction team and project management team, as well as other members of the project team on the delivery of design deliverables and information required for construction.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage the design team in the delivery of linewide (track and alignment, systems and tunnel fit-out, etc.) technical package for the SSE-SRS project.
• Coordinate with the Design team, Construction team and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
• Review the linewide 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management or a related field.
• 5+ 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.

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 Scarborough, ON.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Construction, Civil Engineering, and Rail Transportation

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