OverviewPosition overview reporting to the Technical Director. The incumbent will develop the company-wide framework and standards around Technical / Design services throughout the project lifecycle to influence major Design components. The Technical Manager will be accountable for ensuring designs are compliant, safe, meet the delivery / constructability needs of construction, and are most cost efficient from a total project cost perspective.Role and Responsibilities Act as an Advisor to the project Technical Director and assist to ensure all technical requirements are met and delivered in a timely manner ensuring we are compliant, efficient and cost-effective design that meets the requirements of the project specificationsAssist project with effective management of communications with the owner and other stakeholders including municipalities, utility companies and regulatory authoritiesProvide advice on identification of design / technical changes / issues and input into the change management processManage the Technical team and Design / Technical consultants services to ensure : I. Design services are provided in a timely and cost-effective manner in accordance with agreements II. There is detailed monitoring of designer performance to identify issues and time solutions III. Monitoring / identification of ‘design creep’ and ensuring designers provide the lowest cost solution that is compliant and safe IV. Continued review of value engineering opportunities to optimize design and input into risk and opportunity analysis V. Early identification and solutions of problems and issues VI. Management of agreements and resolution of issuesInput into Procurement planning, estimating, and reforecastingOversight of the design / commissioning activities to ensure attestation that construction is in accordance with designParticipation in lessons learned workshops in relation to technical issuesEnsure the design interface between construction, Civil works, CA and 3rd partiesDetermining the quality objectives and targets, in collaboration with the Quality ManagerWorking with the CM (Construction Manager) and management team on the selection of sub-contractors and the procurement of material, sub-contracting services and consultation services.Collaborate with the CM and management team on the process of procurement (evaluation, negotiation, contract assignments)Oversee the technical and contractual aspects of the Design AgreementManage the design services contract, including full compliance, back charges and change ordersCollaborating with the functional leaders to review the HSE program, Quality Management Plans, and communication plansOversee the implementation of the scheduling functions related to design developmentOversee the document management implementationQualifications and Education RequirementsBachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related fieldMinimum 10 years’ experience in Information Engineering fieldMinimum 5 years’ experience in managementAbility to work in high-pressure, deadline driven environmentExceptional communication and reporting skillsSolid working knowledge in all required software and programming languagesOutstanding leaderships skills and ability to delegate responsibilities effectively
Technical Manager • Mississauga, ON, Canada