Technical Advisor​/Senior Design Manager; Thornhill

Job Summary

AECOM is seeking a highly experienced Senior Design Manager/Technical Advisor to join our team. This role can be done on a "hybrid" basis—meaning a combination of work from home and work out of any of our Ontario offices. This position is for a newly created position.

• Owner's Engineering Leadership:
  • Leverage extensive experience in engineering to oversee the review of design deliverables, ensuring compliance with owner requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Collaborate closely with the owner's engineering team to provide valuable insights and recommendations, particularly in the context of underground subway station design.
• Design Compliance Review:
  • Methodically review design documents for underground subway stations, ensuring adherence to stringent compliance standards, safety regulations, and owner specifications.
  • Implement and manage quality control measures to guarantee the accuracy and completeness of design deliverables, with a focus on project-specific output specifications and performance specification requirements.
• RFI Coordination:
  • Take responsibility for coordinating responses to RFIs, working closely with project teams and stakeholders to address inquiries and ensure timely and accurate responses.
  • Collaborate with the design team to incorporate RFI responses into the overall design process while maintaining compliance with project requirements.
• Shop Drawing Reviews:
  • Oversee the review of Shop Drawings, ensuring they align with project specifications, compliance standards, and design requirements.
  • Collaborate with project teams and contractors to facilitate the timely review and approval of Shop Drawings.
• Progressive Design Build (PDB) or Design-Build (DB):
  • Bring experience and expertise in PDB or DB methodologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the design and construction processes.
  • Collaborate with project teams and contractors in the successful implementation of PDB or DB approaches for subway station projects.
• LEAN Design and Construction Methods:
  • Demonstrate familiarity with LEAN design and construction methods, utilizing these principles to optimize project workflows, reduce waste, and enhance overall project efficiency.
• Active Participation in Working Groups:
  • Represent the owner in working groups, actively participating in discussions, and contributing to design decisions.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, designers, and project teams to ensure alignment with owner objectives and project goals.
• Project-Specific Output Specification and Design Manual:
  • Lead the development of project-specific output specifications, performance specifications, and design manuals for underground subway station projects.
  • Ensure that design processes align with established specifications and contribute to the creation of comprehensive design documentation.
• Collaborative Leadership for Subway Station Projects:
  • Lead and inspire the design team in creating solutions that align with engineering excellence, project specifications, compliance requirements, PDB/DB methodologies, and LEAN principles.
  • Foster a collaborative workplace that seamlessly integrates compliance considerations, innovative project delivery approaches, and active participation in working groups.
• Project Management for Underground
  
  Infrastructure:
  • Manage the design process for underground subway stations, ensuring compliance with owner expectations, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and PDB/DB principles.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to address unique challenges associated with underground design and ensure timely project delivery.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture or any other relevant field of study.
• No less than six (6) years of experience managing projects and people.
• Senior management/technical advisory role within a multi‑disciplinary or an owner's engineering environment, with a focus on underground subway station design.

• 10+ years of experience in a PM role.
• Master’s Degree an asset.
• Experience in preparing project-specific output specifications, performance specifications,…