Rail Design Manager

Work Model:

Hybrid (3–4 days in-office, project-dependent)

Position Summary We are seeking a proactive and strategic

Senior Design Manager

to support a landmark transit expansion project in Toronto. This role sits at the intersection of technical engineering and high-level project management, overseeing design conformance for complex stations and guideway packages. You will lead cross-functional reviews to ensure every drawing, model, and report aligns with stringent Project Agreement requirements.

Key Accountabilities

Design Conformance & QA:

Lead comprehensive reviews of station and guideway design packages (drawings, engineering reports, and 3D models) to ensure 100% alignment with Project Agreement (PA) standards and interface documents.

Resource Management:

Delegate and oversee review responsibilities across a multi-disciplinary project team.

Stakeholder Coordination:

Interface directly with the Contracting Authority to establish, monitor, and maintain critical review schedules.

Workflow Optimization:

Manage digital review sessions (utilizing Bluebeam), maintain distribution lists, and prioritize progress to meet aggressive project milestones.

Technical Reporting:

Brief Senior Project Engineering and Interface Management on critical findings and risks; prepare and submit formal Review Comment Sheets (RCS).

Required Qualifications

Experience:

5+ years in industrial engineering or mass transit infrastructure, with a specific focus on subway station design or MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) engineering.

Technical Standards:

Deep knowledge of

Ontario Building Codes (OBC)

and their application in transit environments.

BIM Literacy:

A solid understanding of

BIM clash detection principles

and the ability to navigate digital twins/models.

Leadership:

Proven ability to manage tasking for cross-functional teams and handle multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Tools:

High proficiency in

Bluebeam

and standard Project Management software.

Preferred Assets

Direct experience in mass transit construction or multi-disciplinary design-build reviews.

Strong background in electrical and mechanical systems design principles.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or a related field).

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