Structures Design Manager, in North America

Job Overview

We are looking for a Structures Design Manager to join our global team of experts and manage and coordinate a functional team that is responsible for performing engineering analysis, design, and technical reports and drawings for heavy civil structures.

In this role, you will be responsible for working with multidisciplinary teams and effectively managing and delivering your own tasks in terms of budget, quality, and timelines.

Initially, this position specifically supports COWI’s role as the Owner’s Engineer (OE) for the new Fraser River Tunnel Project (FRTP). The FRTP project will replace the existing Massey Tunnel between Richmond and Delta, near Vancouver, BC. The ideal candidate will be the Design Manager for the cut and cover tunnels and industrial structures packages. In this role, the Design Manager will support the FRTP Project Manager in coordinating with the Client, Designer, Independent Reviewer, and the broader COWI team.

The position will require solid design management and technical skills and will provide opportunities to grow and develop leadership skills.

The position will be based in COWI’s North Vancouver office, and a significant portion of the time is expected to be spent in the Client’s project office, located in downtown Vancouver.

• Coordinate the work of the cut and cover tunnel and industrial structures team for COWI as part of the FRTP project
• Collaborate closely with the Client, OE Team, Designer, Independent Reviewer, and other Stakeholders during the project
• Act as the Client Design Manager, responsible for delivery of the cut and cover tunnel and industrial structures packages.
• Act as Client liaison to deliver progress reporting of package delivery relative to a defined schedule and budget.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary groups to develop and deliver integrated projects. Manage interfaces between packages and other project teams.
• Convene and chair design management meetings between COWI's OE team, the Design team, and Independent Review team.
• Ensure adherence to quality systems and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to production, review, and approval of design deliverables such as technical memoranda, design reports, and construction drawings
• Provide input in digital delivery and information management of various projects from conception through to completion
• Mentor others on the team.

The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• A registered Professional Engineer License (P.Eng.) in BC
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience working with project design in carrying out engineering, design, and management of heavy civil structures in the Architectural/Engineering/Construction industry
• Knowledge & experience with Canadian codes (particularly reinforced concrete), familiarity with international structural codes and standards is an asset
• Effective delivery of structural projects for public and private clients
• Proficiency with structural engineering software (experience with BIM software or workflows would be considered an asset)
• Project management experience. PMP or equivalent would be an asset.

• Flexible working arrangement
• Full time hires get 4 weeks’ vacation
• Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity
• Paid sick leave
• Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave
• Annual Fitness spending account. Yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga or gym membership
• Personal and Professional development fund
• Group RRSP program with company matching
• Parking or public transit allowance
• Extended Health coverage with 100% of premiums paid by us
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Referral incentive program
• Frequent social events

Base compensation: $104,800 to $161,400 for North Vancouver location. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or location.

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.