Design Manager-Civil

SENER is an independent engineering & construction firm. Established in 1956, today SENER employs 4,000 people globally. Our mission is to serve our clients and the society by providing advanced, accurate and effective engineering solutions that improve our clients’ businesses and facilitate society’s access to competitive, safe, sustainable, and state-of-the-art services, equipment, and utilities.

Expanding our presence in Canada and beyond, SENER aspires to incorporate people with the greatest talent and vocation, guiding their human and professional development through growing responsibilities and challenges. We believe in our professionals and support their performance, offering an environment with sufficient freedom to motivate individual initiatives that add value to our operations and improve SENER. We trust the best to lead, avoiding any discrimination and demanding not only professional aptitude and results but also exemplary conduct, teamwork, dedication, and commitment.

At SENER we know that, with the right people on board, everything is possible.

Our office is seeking a Design Manager to be based in our Toronto office with a Civil background to join our team. This position will be to work on projects for Rail transit infrastructure (High Speed, Metro, LRT, streetcars, subway extensions etc.-candidates must be local to be considered)

Responsibilities of the job:

• Assist Project Manager in all tasks related with the development of construction documents required for a transit Project
• Monitor Design Schedule, track deliverable dates and prepare look-ahead schedule for distribution
• Assist discipline leads to identify design issues and prepare RFIs to send to the client as required
• Manage Design Subconsultant agreements, deliverables, and invoicing process
• Track all Project associated costs related with Design hours progress tracking, estimating
• Work with Discipline Leads to ensure that design solutions are fully coordinated with other disciplines and contract requirements by chairing meetings, preparing sketches, tracking deliverables
• Work with BIM and CAD personnel to develop drawings, sketches and support documents when required
• Track and Monitor Design Interfaces – Internal, External with Client and External with Third Parties
• Review all contract requirements and ensure Compliance
• Participate in Change Management process and assist Commercial Manager when required.
• Design Issues Tracking and Issues Resolution
• Consult with Project Document Control Manager and ensure procedures are being adhered to and key documents uploaded to Client are compliant
• Review Project and Company procedures for Design Quality Management and track performance
• Position requires attendance at internal and external meetings and keep meeting minute records
• Candidate should be familiar with local design codes, drawing preparation standards etc.
• Research into available design standards, requirements, literature to support design decision making
  
  

Requirements of the position:

• More than 10 years’ experience as Engineer (Civil or Structural) or Architect, including alignment (mandatory) familiar with various Ontario-market clients' design standards
• Experience as a Design Manager or Assistant Project Manager is mandatory along with having local project experience in the Toronto area
• P.Eng. or OAA registration is an asset
• Must have experience in detailed design coordination
• PMP training is an asset
• Legally able to work in the greater Toronto area presently
• High skills in Inroads or Power Rail Track are mandatory
• Sound technical/business judgment in the evaluation, organization, management, and experience of design activities
• Able to develop plans, specifications, technical notes & calculations, etc., with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop non-standard solutions
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplined team
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, partners, contractors, etc.
• Willingness to learn, develop and apply new techniques, standards, and processes
• Willingness to take on additional tasks as needed
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and technical writing skills, excellent organizational, time management and critical thinking skills
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal is critical