Design Engineering Manager F/H

VINCI Construction Grands Projets Canada,
a subsidiary of VINCI Construction Grands Projets, part of the VINCI Group, construction worldwide leader, specialized in the design and construction of major civil engineering and building works in Canada is hiring a

Design Engineering Manager

What is the project?

The Pickering Nuclear Generating Station refurbishment program involves designing and building a new deep-water intake in Lake Ontario to improve the plant's cooling system. This will involve:

• A5 km-long tunnel, built by a pressurized TBM (10.15 m diameter slurry TBM);
• Two vertical shafts (onshore and offshore);
• An offshore modular intake structure, resting on the lake bed.

The project is distinguished by its proximity to an active nuclear site, requiring rigorous standards of safety, planning and coordination.

What you will do:

The Design Engineering Manager is responsible for managing and monitoring the design activities of the project through communication and collaboration with different internal and external stakeholders. They will also develop and manage design documentation, audits and inspections including on site.

Concretely, your tasks will be:

• Manage design activities and processes between different internal stakeholders including engineers, designer, buyers, and project leaders
• Review and validate project plans, specifications, and drawings to ensure accuracy and feasibility
• Monitor progress and performance of design activities, taking appropriate action when needed
• Determine design requirements and specifications in partnership with senior leadership and communicate them to relevant stakeholders, ensuring their proper implementation
• Respond to technical questions and issues and provide timely recommendations and resolutions
• Develop and manage design documentation and reports used for plans, processes, and initiatives, including presentations, dashboards, and requirements documents
• Monitor construction activities through regular site visits to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Manage design communication with external partners including consultants, subcontractors, and the construction team to integrate technical solutions
• Collaborate with project managers and cost controllers to monitor design budget usage
• Conduct technical audits, inspections, and quality checks on deliverables
• Evaluate design change requests and assess cost and schedule impact
• Ensure the project’s design aspects meet safety, and environmental requirements
• Support the design team by supervising their works and guiding them as necessary

• 10-15 years of experience in a similar function in large construction projects
• Civil or structural engineer degree
• Proven experience in maritime works, the nuclear industry or on major infrastructure projects
• High capacity to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate with cross-functional and external stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• High detail orientation with the ability to make and propose corrections
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

• Gross annual salary between 120K and 150K, depending on experience and profile
• 4 vacation weeks & 3 emergency/sickness days paid;
• Annual bonus;
• Group Health Insurance (premium participation including virtual health care system);
• Career development opportunities;
• A cosmopolite and inclusive work environment;
• Attractive and challenging project.

Entité

VINCI Construction Grands Projets emploie plus de 14 560 collaborateurs et réalise un chiffre d'affaires annuel de l'ordre de 4 milliards d'euros. Héritier d'entreprises centenaires, il conçoit et réalise des ouvrages complexes à l'international. Ses domaines d'expertise couvrent les infrastructures de transport (ponts, tunnels, routes, ouvrages maritimes), les bâtiments (tours, aéroports, parkings), l'énergie et l'oil & gas (réservoirs GNL, centrales), les infrastructures minières, hydrauliques et environnementales. Grâce à son expertise, sa capacité d'ingénierie et son management de projets, il déploie des solutions globales et modulables, en partenariat avec les acteurs locaux