Manager, Design

Aecon Group Inc.

The Role

Overview

Lead design management for a mega infrastructure project in the GTA.

Key Responsibilities

  • interface management
  • design delivery
  • safe‑by‑design
  • requirements traceability
  • contract compliance
  • systems integration

Tasks

-Coordinate of all technical interfaces, the review technical documentation of each sub-systems involved in the dedicated interfaces and the participate to Change Control Process of sub-systems engineering activities -Assist with design agreement -Manage the delivery of all project-related design activities to successfully deliver various discipline designs in compliance with schedule and budget for a highly complex project -Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. -Implement and execute Safe by Design Principles across all design activities -Assist with interfacing with various disciplines internal to the project team such as estimators, operations staff, technical writers -Develop and maintain the design management plans, the requirements traceability matrix, and lead the preparation of the Interface Control Documents -Ensure compliance of contractual requirements at all stages (design, integration, validation) including all temporary works and staging -Manage and facilitate interfaces between all disciplines and the temporary works designer -Responsible for design, integration and interface management and requirements fulfillment and will provide direction to project engineering teams to deliver the specified technical requirements and schedules -Carry out all engineering administration following company policies and procedures. -Interface with theproject team, as required, to determine schedules, monitor design progress, support systems integration, and coordinate the handover between disciplines, testing and commissioning activities

Requirements

  • 10+ years
  • bridge
  • design management
  • bsc engineering
  • p. eng
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Understanding of construction means and methods, including staging and temporary works -10+ years of heavy civil construction bridge project experience -Previous design management and integration experience on major infrastructure projects as a Design Manager -Able to evaluate design changes for impacts to schedule, costs, requirements and interfaces -Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Civil or Structural Engineering -Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and apply continuous improvement principles -P. Eng is an asset -Potential to perform in a lead capacity, manage engineering staff and third-party design subcontracts

The Company

About Aecon Group Inc.

-From humble beginnings in plumbing and gas fitting, the company has evolved into a leading infrastructure developer, with operations rooted in Hamilton since its founding in 1877. -Offers comprehensive construction services across civil infrastructure, urban transit, nuclear power, utilities, and industrial works. -Through its Concessions arm, the company specializes in private-public partnerships (P3) for global infrastructure development, emphasizing integrated delivery from planning to long-term operations. -Delivers iconic projects including the CN Tower, Vancouver SkyTrain, Montreal-Trudeau Airport, Gordie Howe Bridge, and major nuclear refurbishments. -Expanding into next-generation energy solutions with Canada’s largest battery storage initiative and leadership in small modular reactor development. -While maintaining a strong presence in Canada, the company also caters to North American markets and selectively engages in international concessions. -Demonstrates expertise in complex mega-projects through seamless integration of engineering, construction, financing, and operations.

Sector Specialisms

Nuclear

Civil

Industrial

Urban Transportation

Utility

Electrical Transmission and Distribution

Renewables

Pipeline Distribution

Hydroelectric Facilities

Infrastructure

Energy

Sustainability Solutions

Transportation

Public Infrastructure

Private Infrastructure

Construction

Water Resources

Telecommunications