Infrastructure Design Manager

Location

Toronto, Canada

Country

Canada

Contract type

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time

Market

Transport

Discipline

Other, Project programme and commercial management, Railways

Job ref

12644

Recruiter contact

Adrienne Grego

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Design Manager to lead the design delivery of complex infrastructure projects in Toronto. The successful candidate will serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring design excellence and integration across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design development of large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Act as the primary liaison with stakeholders, ensuring alignment on design objectives and delivery.

• Oversee multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring coordination across civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and systems engineering disciplines.

• Develop and implement design strategies, project structures, and delivery plans to meet project milestones and budget.

• Ensure compliance with BIM standards and digital delivery requirements.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to design managers, engineers, and technical staff.

• Manage design processes, approvals, and quality assurance across all project phases.

• Support construction teams with design-related queries and field changes.

• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in design practices and project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Ontario or eligible for licensure.

• PMP certification is an asset.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in design management of major infrastructure projects.

• Proven experience in underground transit systems, multidisciplinary coordination, and large team leadership.

• Strong understanding of BIM Level 2 and model-based delivery.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience working in design-build and collaborative contract environments.

Preferred Experience

• Leadership roles in infrastructure projects involving underground transit systems, stations, tunnels, and multidisciplinary design integration.

• Experience managing large design teams across multiple geographies.

• Familiarity with Canadian infrastructure standards and regulatory environments.

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don't have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you

Let's discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.