Sr Design Coordinator

Who we are:

Metrolinx’s GO Expansion program is delivering more GO service across the network, including the capacity to deliver two-way service every 15 minutes or better on core routes. Work is already underway on new track, station renovations and infrastructure upgrades on parts of the Lakeshore, Stouffville, Kitchener and Barrie lines. The investment will generate thousands of new jobs and economic opportunities across the region. The ONxpress Civil Joint Venture is comprised of Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc. and FCC Canada Ltd. This multidisciplinary team leads the delivery of civil and track works, leveraging global expertise to introduce innovative solutions across the GO Transit network.

What you’ll do here:

• Carry out detailed constructability reviews to develop the engineering design requirements, project schedule, manpower and procurement requirements.
• Plan and implement an engineering and construction program, including defining the project plan, activities, milestones, and manpower requirements.
• Assist in Developing and maintains the project schedule and budget for the engineering and construction segments of the project.
• Identify project milestones and adjustment to schedules.
• Identify project manpower requirements and coordinates manpower with appropriate trades and subcontractors.
• Coordinate preparation and delivery of project deliverables, design documents, as built drawings, turnover documents, etc.
• Review project design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications.
• Coordinate activities relating to technical developments, scheduling and resolving engineering design and test problems.
• Evaluate and recommend design changes, specifications and drawing releases.
• Provide status and progress reports to customer, project team, and management.
• Forecast and track change orders and scope changes.
• Assist and monitor safety programs and statistics as required.
• Write and review purchase specifications and subcontract documents.
• Involve actively in quality assurance with regards to understating and implementing policies and procedures.
• Provide estimating and project management back-up as required.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary coordination and resolve conflicts
• Liaise with construction, procurement, and planning teams
• Track progress against design schedule and report to Design Manager
• Organize, Attend and document design meetings
• Support technical risk management and design change control
• Report all the critical activities and follow the KPI targets
• Contribute Interface, change management and assurance management activities for the relevant scope

You bring:

• Post secondary education in Civil Engineering or Civil discipline or Equivalent.
• Experience working with codes, standards and general construction practices.
• Minimum 4 years experience in project engineering in a construction or EPC environment
• Experience working railway or transportation infrastructure preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (both oral and written) skills.
• Strong Interpersonal skills in communicating with a large team.
• Organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and multi-task/ Service orientated.
• Thrive on a fast-paced environment.
• Applicants may be required to demonstrate technical expertise and understanding of processes and compliance requirements in construction industry.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literacy(AutoCAD/Microsoft office tools/BIM software).