Senior Design Coordinator

Overview

Lead design coordination, client liaison, and technical delivery for a Toronto construction project.

Key Responsibilities

• value engineering
• design review
• design audit
• risk management
• client coordination
• design reporting

Tasks

-Facilitate the review of engineering value analysis elements identified during the proposal phase and identify other elements to reduce costs and schedules; -Monitor the performance of professional firms based on project performance indicators (quality of deliverables, schedules, hours, and costs) and propose corrective actions required; -Communicates and drives design submissions and scheduling of activities to meet permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover requirements; -Regular reporting to project team members and senior management related to design schedule performance and quality of deliverables; -Assist the Design Manager in managing design; -Ensure that the design strategy is maintained in accordance with the requirements of the project and construction strategy; -Identify notices of technical changes by the Client to the estimating team to evaluate the impacts and costs in relation to the design; -Audit the design documents against the requirements, ensuring they are complete and meet industry quality standards, including coordination of MEP, structural, and architectural disciplines; -Provide support to the construction execution team to ensure the design documents meet that teams’ requirements and participate in site coordination meetings to resolve design-related field issues. -Manage changes in the scope of work of professional firms, and coordinate consultant contract amendments as required; -Ensure that the technical requirements of the proposal calls are met; -Facilitate the review of technical risks in accordance with the risk register developed during the proposal phase ensuring risks are mitigated through appropriate actions with professionals; -Primary contact with the Client (design related matters), Consultant team, Municipalities, and other authorities for detailed development of design deliverables and all design related matters; -Collaborate with the estimation team by providing suitable designs and technical information to estimate the project and track quantity movements during design development; -Ensure the involvement of project and construction personnel to optimize all aspects of design; -Manages flow of design information and feedback between the owners, designers, and internal teams to ensure aligned technical coordination of the project; -Lead design reviews and design optimization by reviewing all possible options and facilitating value engineering workshops with stakeholders; -Establishes and drives design deviation request process with user groups and builds rapport with the user group members / client representative;

Requirements

• ms project
• design-build
• 6‑8 years
• security clearance
• construction knowledge
• interpersonal

What You Bring

-Strong interpersonal skills with experience managing stakeholder expectations and resolving conflicts diplomatically. -Attention to details; -Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical reports and presentations for senior management and clients; -Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, estimating, drawings and specifications, building material and required standards applicable to discipline. -Ability to work in a team; -Autonomy; and proactive problem-solving mindset; -Bilingual (an asset), but proficiency in English language with excellent communication skills (written and verbal) is required; -Able to perform in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines; -Post-secondary education or training in Architectural, Engineering, Commercial, or Construction discipline background prior to moving into Design Management; -Proficient in MS Office and MS Project software; -Experience with Design-Build or P3 project delivery methods is considered an asset; -Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in a similar position; on institutional, commercial, or government projects valued at $20M; -Must be able to obtain secret level security clearance;

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Benefits

-Innovative, diverse, and collaborative work environment -Competitive salary -Active social club and wellness committee -Employee assistance program -24/7 access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine) -Flexible group insurance program from day one -Corporate clothing program upon hiring -4 weeks of annual vacation -Training and professional development programs -Group RRSP with employer contributions to a DPSP

About Ebc Inc.

-From humble beginnings, the company has evolved into one of Quebec’s largest construction firms. -Spanning from residential towers to massive infrastructure works, its expertise is diverse and extensive. -Headquartered in L'Ancienne‑Lorette, with a national and international presence, it combines local expertise with broad reach. -Iconic works include bridges, tunnels, dams, wind farms, mining operations, marine structures, and commercial buildings. -Complex engineering projects like tunnel-boring water mains and hydro-electric dams highlight its civil and energy transport expertise. -A unique strength in handling both traditional construction and heavy civil and underground mining work distinguishes its capabilities. -Combining turnkey building projects with specialized sectors like wind power and marine engineering reinforces its multidisciplinary reputation.

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Security Clearance

-must obtain secret level security clearance.