Design Manager

Build Your Career at FCC Canada

FCC is an international reference in engineering and infrastructure. Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas ( FCC ), headquartered in Spain, is the parent company of one of the world’s leading infrastructure and citizen services groups.

With more than a century of history, our business portfolio is highly diversified. FCC’s core businesses are construction, environmental services, end-to-end water management, and the development of concessions for large infrastructure.

FCC Construcción has been present in Canada for more than 25 years, involved in innovative subway infrastructure work, such as the Highway 407 stations and Northern Tunnels for the Toronto York Spadina Subway Line Expansion, as well as the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Fredericton Moncton Highway.

We are experiencing exponential growth in our presence in Canada. In 1998, it was awarded for the construction, operation, and maintenance project for the Fredericton-Moncton Highway.

In 2011, it was awarded a section of the Toronto-York Spadina Subway extension, the first modern subway infrastructure project in the city.

This project was completed in 2018.

Building your career at FCC Canada offers a unique opportunity to engage with some of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the country.

Our portfolio includes the extensive GO Rail Expansion-On Corridor Project, the Scarborough Subway Extension Stations, Rail, and Systems Project, and the transformative Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations section of the Ontario Line, all reinforcing FCC Construcción’s strong presence in the Canadian market.

We are also excited to announce the Cross Fraser Partnership for the Fraser River Tunnel Project, a significant initiative that will enhance transportation throughout the Greater Vancouver Region.

Join us at FCC Canada to be part of these groundbreaking projects and advance your career in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Description of the Project Opportunity

FCC Canada is looking for a Design Manager to join the Cross-Fraser Partnership.

The Cross Fraser Partnership team that will collaborate with the Province through the development phase is comprised of Bouygues Construction Canada Inc.

Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas Canada Ltd., and Pomerleau BC Inc.

The Fraser River Tunnel Project includes a new, eight-lane immersed tube tunnel that will replace the existing George Massey Tunnel on Highway 99.

The new tunnel will have three vehicle lanes and a dedicated transit lane in each direction, with a separate active transportation corridor for cyclists and pedestrians.

The project also includes replacing the Deas Slough Bridge and decommissioning of the existing tunnel once the new immersed tube tunnel is in operation.

The Design Manager key responsibilities are :

• In charge of managing engineering activities, from preliminary design to the construction phase, with a focus on risk management, easements, permits and approvals, technical feasibility, adherence to design standards, constructability, and incorporating lessons learned.
• Help in ensuring successful integrated delivery of projects by working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment, including working closely with our global resources.
• Assists with the preparation and review of drawings, reports, and contract documents.
• Oversees constructability reviews of all design and contract packages before tender, responsible for coordinating the final QA / QC review of all tender packages.
• Will be supported by discipline leads and a team of professionals who will prepare all submissions promptly.
• Provide support during tender periods and be responsible for providing prompt answers to all questions received from suppliers in addition to managing any revisions required to tender documents.
• Liaises with internal and external staff, outside agencies, contractors, consultants, and the public on construction projects and provides technical information.
• Build mutually respectful and constructive relationships with project management teams, clients, and front-line workers.

Education and Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in heavy infrastructure engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience leading a team of designers on heavy infrastructure projects.

Job Requirements

• Passionate and engaged leader, looking to challenge and continuously improve the ways we work and the solutions we provide to our clients with innovative ideas.
• Thorough knowledge of theory, principles, and practices of planning, design, and construction and relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies,, including client focus, communication, collaboration, and personal ownership.

Work Environment

FCC Canada Ltd . is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture which promotes gender equity and the recruitment of all under-represented groups in all levels of its workforce.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that all aspects of our recruitment and selection processes are accessible to individuals with disabilities.

We offer reasonable accommodation upon request to support applicants throughout their journey with us.

The expected salary range for this opportunity is $130,000-$170,000 CAD. Please note that salaries may vary depending on the candidate’s experience and geographical location.

Listed compensation is exclusive of bonus and in addition to our extensive employee benefits program. Availability of certain benefits may vary based on the specific job role.

This position is in Vancouver, BC.

We appreciate your interest, however only qualified candidates will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes.