Manager, Design

Expected Salary Range: $116487 - $145609 Annually

Target Variable Performance Pay: 15%

The salary range shown above reflects the expected compensation for this position. The final salary offered will be determined based on a holistic assessment of the candidate’s experience, education, training, and alignment with the role’s requirements. For positions covered by a collective agreement, placement within the range will follow the applicable step or classification.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Design and Construction the Manager, Design is accountable for planning and supervising resources to ensure quality distribution system designs are completed in a safe, reliable, cost effective and timely manner. Across a multi-portfolio environment, the incumbent is responsible to provide oversight and issue resolution on design compliance to construction standards and design policies, contractor management, field validation for construction, customer communications and escalations, material and inventory management, project financials, project updates and reporting

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coaches, develops and provides guidance to a team of Analysts, Technologists and Students, including performance management and development
• Carries out safety responsibilities in accordance with current safety performance standards, and participates in the development of improved safety programs
• Accountable for the lifecycle of design projects from initial design through construction, energization and closeout ensuring safety, timeliness, cost and quality targets achieved encourages an internal customer-focused culture
• Oversees the completion of design work for Toronto Hydro’s capital program under planned, maintenance, and customer connections projects which includes: Optimizes utilization of resources Materials and equipment procurement Project estimating and costing Ensures compliance with engineering, legislation and regulatory standards and guidelines Reviews and approves final design, Offers to Connect and estimates Reviews and approves scope change recommendations and change requests Contractor management Manages cost performance and supports project variance analysis Ensures effectiveness in pre and post construction meetings for both internally and externally executed project work Addresses the emerging issues, internal, external customer inquires
• Ensures Toronto Hydro’s work program targets are met through active planning, reporting, risk identification and mitigation
• Mitigates and resolves project delivery issues as they arise with internal and external stakeholders that could impact work program attainment
• Manages multiple processes and projects
• Represents Toronto Hydro in meetings with external stakeholders and agencies as they relate to project design, coordination and construction
• Effectively coordinates and communicates with other sections and departments
• Contributes to the development of the departmental strategic plan
• Up to 10% of monthly travel is required to visit construction sites.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Post secondary education (Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering preferred)
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) in the province of Ontario
• Five (5) years of professional experience in utility, electrical, civil, or mechanical design or operations environment along with professional hands-on experience in creating and developing project design solutions
• Three (3) - Five (5) years of progressive leadership, project leadership experience; direct supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Valid class G license required
• Experience in the electrical utility industry involved in overhead and underground electrical distribution design and construction preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset
• Able to deal with multiple and varied work assignments and conflicting due dates
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrates ability to schedule and prioritize work and bring projects in on time and on budget.
• Demonstrates stakeholder and change management skills
• Experience with computer drafting applications, project management tools
• Significant experience of electrical and civil drawings for distribution systems
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience in project tracking and reporting and financial management
• Knowledge of offers to connect, coordination agreements, third party contract management, contract administration
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, Collective Agreements, utility practices and City of Toronto By-Laws Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Models a customer focused approach in all decisions and actions

TOTAL REWARDS

To support the overall well-being and success of our employees, Toronto Hydro provides a comprehensive total rewards package which includes:

• 100% employer paid Health & Dental benefits
• 24/7 access to Employee & Family Assistance Program and Virtual Healthcare
• Company-paid life insurance and long term disability
• Spending account to support fitness goals (e.g. gym memberships)
• Competitive paid time off (including vacation and parental leave)
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan through OMERS
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Exciting employee engagement and appreciation events throughout the year

This position is based in a hybrid environment allowing for remote work two days per week, based on business needs. Employees will be required to come onsite Tuesday to Thursday. You are expected to live in Ontario and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

Toronto Hydro is committed to leveraging new technologies to support an efficient and inclusive recruitment process. As part of this, artificial intelligence (AI) systems may be used to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. These tools are used in combination with human decision-making to ensure fairness and consistency.

ACCESSIBILITY AND APPLICATION SUPPORT

Toronto Hydro is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Thank you for considering a career with Toronto Hydro. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you’re having difficulty using our online application system and require accommodation, please email hr_talent@torontohydro.com or call (416) 542-8000. Toronto Hydro is pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals throughout the job application process. Please note this email is for accommodation requests only. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered. Learn more about our commitment to accessibility.

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