Design Manager, Site Planning

1 month ago

Richmond Hill ON, Canada Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Full time

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is a leader in the transit industry and we are working on the largest, most complex and exciting projects across Canada. The Transit Market Sector at HDR is a broad and diverse practice that spans a large variety of project types including LRT, BRT, subway, metro and heavy rail. We work with our clients across the project life-cycle including planning, preliminary design, detail design, construction oversight and program management.
HDR is seeking an Industrial Design Manager - Transit Facilities to direct the design of transit facility-focused projects. The primary responsibilities include the project design oversight of all industrial/transit facilities – including vehicle and transit maintenance facilities for heavy rail, subway, LRT and Bus based systems. The projects will range from master plans, feasibility studies, preliminary design to detailed design and construction administration. This role requires active participation and occasionally leading key transit facility pursuits and proposal preparation. The candidate is expected to have a strong foundation in the transit industry, knowledge of client programs and experience managing multi-disciplinary project deliverables.
Lead all conceptual and detail design aspects of vehicle and transit maintenance facilities for small to medium and large, projects.
Provide guidance and specialty facility design services to multi-disciplines design team
Independently coordinate the work of professional staff and balance the team throughout the entire project's development
Participate in leading concept/design meetings with various clients and architects
Coordinate workload through the entire project development for completing documents on schedule
Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust the work effort with the team to ensure that the work is completed within the budget
Serve as the design manager of the production team when requested by the overall Project Manager
Facility programming, report writing, site master planning, developing specifications and construction documents
Selection, coordination and layout of various aspects of facilities design (vehicle maintenance equipment, site flow, etc.)
Conduct construction field observations
Other design / engineering tasks as assigned
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture
A minimum of 15 years experience on industrial/transit facility and civil engineering design projects
Strong background in multi-discipline design including architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and fire protection
Experience in cost control, scheduling and risk management
Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel and Project
Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously
Experience working on TTC, Metrolinx, CN, VIA, CP and Translink projects
Command of Revit and AutoCAD, and knowledge of SketchUp
Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.
Full-time Employee Status
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