Design Package Manager

Acciona Infrastructure Canada; Canada; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a Design Package Manager for the Surrey-Langley Skytrain Stations Project in Canada. This role involves managing all design and build activities while ensuring adherence to design quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or architecture, alongside significant experience in public infrastructure and rail projects. ACCIONA offers competitive compensation along with great benefits including vacation and retirement matching.

Benefits

Four weeks of vacation

Health benefits

RSP matching

Company shares

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of senior design experience in public infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years on rail projects such as BC SkyTrain.
• BC P.Eng. or AIBC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Stations Design Package Meetings and ensure design meets all requirements.
• Collaborate with various project teams and manage risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with Safety in Design principles throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Knowledge of SkyTrain or transit station design

Strong management and leadership skills

Experience with Quality Management Systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/BIM

MS Office

Aconex

Procore

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing to our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to global challenges like climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs for a sustainable future.

We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001. Our expertise spans research, development, construction, operation, and maintenance. Currently involved in some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities we serve. www.acciona.ca

Working under the Technical Lead, the Design Package Manager will contribute to all design & build works involved with the Surrey-Langley Skytrain Stations Project.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lead Stations Design Package Meetings.
• Ensure design is completed according to the Design Management Plan, Design Quality Management Plan, and the Project Agreement (PA).
• Ensure design meets constructability requirements of the Construction Team.
• Deliver design on schedule, within budget, and according to the Bill of Quantities.
• Collaborate with the Interface Management Team to coordinate inputs and requirements from other project teams and stakeholders, ensuring timely information exchange to meet design schedules.
• Ensure design adheres to Safety in Design principles, providing a safe design throughout the infrastructure's lifecycle—from construction to operation and maintenance.
• Assist the Technical Lead in liaising with Province/Stakeholders on technical matters.
• Manage contracts with the Design Consultant, Independent Checker (IC), and other design sub-consultants.
• Provide technical support to teams such as Quality, Commercial, Environmental, Procurement, and Communications.
• Identify and manage Risks & Opportunities.
• Handle Requests for Information, Design Change Requests, and Non-conformances.
• Maintain compliance with the project’s Document Management Plan and Records Management Protocol.
• The Design Package Manager is expected to transition to an Engineering Services during Construction role after completing the detailed design phase.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of SkyTrain or transit station design and construction, with familiarity with contractual and building regulations.
• Strong management and leadership skills, with a hands-on approach and ability to inspire teams.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems.
• Prior experience in design and construction projects in British Columbia is preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• At least 10 years of senior design experience in public infrastructure projects, with a minimum of 5 years on rail projects such as BC SkyTrain or similar in other provinces.
• BC P.Eng. or AIBC certification is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD/BIM; experience with Aconex, Procore, or similar EDMS is a plus.
• Valid BC driver’s license.

Compensation ranges from $145,000 to $165,000 annually, depending on experience and education. Benefits include four weeks of vacation, health benefits, RSP matching, and company shares.

ACCIONA has received Top Employer certifications for 2022-2025 in Canada and North America, recognizing our commitment to excellence in HR management. We value diversity and foster an inclusive environment where everyone can participate equally. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.