Senior Design Manager

FCC Canada • Toronto, ON

42d • CA$175,000 - CA$200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

FCC Canada is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead and oversee the Engineering during Construction scope for the Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations section of the Ontario Line. This project, a joint venture with Webuild Civil Works Inc., involves the design, construction, supply, and operation of three kilometers of twin tunnels, two underground stations, portals, and emergency exit buildings. The role requires a strong understanding of Progressive Design-Build (PDB) models and will involve close collaboration with project owners and contractors. The Senior Design Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with contractual, safety, and regulatory requirements, managing design changes, and fostering a collaborative environment across all project disciplines. This is a key leadership role within a dynamic and innovative environment, contributing to one of Canada's most ambitious infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15-20 years of experience in design management, with a focus on large-scale underground stations or similar infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience in managing the design processes for underground transit infrastructure, including underground and interchange stations.
• Proven experience in overseeing Engineering during construction scope (ESDC) within the technical teams.
• Strong understanding in managing ESDC technical team procedures through ACC or any other collaborative environment during the construction phase.
• Strong understanding managing Design changes during the construction phase through ESDC procedures and strong knowledge in ESDC related procedures such as RFI, Site instructions, Field request, NCRs, ITP.
• Strong understanding on management and delivery of record drawings, As-builds and Redlines.
• Strong understanding of industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental considerations related to underground station design.
• Demonstrated expertise in directing the complex underground station programs, from achieving IFC and Consent to construct through to construction, integration, and commissioning.
• Proven ability to provide strategic leadership to cross-functional and multi-organization teams, ensuring alignment between design, construction, systems integration, and regulatory ESDC frameworks.
• Skilled in managing and leading complex ESDC Construction submittits (drawings, specifications, interface agreements, technical reports) at a management level.
• Strong capacity to assess, mitigate, the construction submittal schedule given construction schedule.
• Ability to influence and build strong relationships with transit authorities, contractors, city planners, political stakeholders, and community representatives.
• Recognized thought leader in the delivery of transit infrastructure, with experience managing integration with legacy systems and advancing innovation in underground design.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and interpersonal skills, with a focus on driving collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within project teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Engineering during construction scope, providing support to the linewide technical manager in all commercial, staff and contractual aspects.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive design management plans, procedures for the construction phase.
• Ensure strict compliance with contractual, safety, and regulatory requirements throughout all stages of the project, including design, integration, temporary works, and validation.
• Support construction schedule with timely review to ultimately obtain EOR approval to achieve consent to construct.
• Foster a collaborative and cohesive working environment across all project disciplines, ensuring seamless integration between design and construction teams, temporary works designers, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct thorough impact assessments of design changes on schedule, costs, requirements, and interfaces, providing expert recommendations to senior management and clients.
• Interface directly with project teams, stakeholders, and contractors to monitor design progress, track milestones, and manage interfaces between systems integration, testing, and commissioning.
• Oversee engineering ESDC scope in accordance with project procedures, ensuring documentation, reporting, and processes are consistently followed.
• Mentor and guide junior managers and engineers, promoting professional development and fostering a culture of excellence within the design and project teams.

Benefits

• Commitment to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture
• Promotes gender equity and the recruitment of all under-represented groups
• Equal opportunity employer
• Commitment to ensuring that all aspects of recruitment and selection processes are accessible to individuals with disabilities
• Offers reasonable accommodation upon request to support applicants throughout their journey

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed