Design Manager

Job Description

Amico is a leading, Canadian-owned and operated construction company specializing in large-scale infrastructure projects. With a strong track record in general contracting, civil engineering and road building, we deliver complex infrastructure solutions that shape the communities of Ontario. Our expertise spans major infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, and critical public works that require meticulous planning, innovative engineering, and precise execution.

At Amico, we believe in fostering collaboration and empowering our team to tackle ambitious challenges head-on. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and proven project management practices, we consistently deliver high-quality infrastructure projects, regardless of their scale or complexity.

If you're ready to be part of a team that plays a pivotal role in Ontario's most impactful infrastructure developments, while gaining hands-on experience with industry-leading projects, we invite you to join us.

Responsibilities Include:

• Leading and managing the multi-disciplinary design process for heavy civil transit infrastructure projects from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Acting as the primary interface between the client, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams to ensure design deliverables meet constructability, quality, and performance objectives.
• Overseeing, coordinating, and managing all aspects of the design process for large-scale heavy civil transit infrastructure projects, including tunnels, guideways, stations, and supporting structures.
• Ensuring that designs are developed in compliance with project requirements, applicable codes/standards, client expectations, and schedule/cost constraints.
• Coordinating and integrating design inputs from structural, geotechnical, civil, architectural, MEP, systems, and third-party stakeholders.
• Ensuring all design deliverables align with project specifications, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and environmental considerations.
• Providing design leadership during procurement and construction, including responding to RFIs, submittal reviews, and managing design changes/variations.
• Facilitating design review workshops and value engineering sessions to optimize solutions for constructability, schedule, and cost-effectiveness.
• Managing interfaces between design and construction teams to mitigate risks and resolve conflicts.
• Monitoring design progress against schedule and budget, reporting variances and implementing corrective actions as required.
• Ensuring quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes are implemented throughout all design stages.
• Supporting risk management, permitting, and utility coordination as they relate to design.
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers/design coordinators within the project team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline (Master’s degree considered an asset).
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility in Ontario is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in design management, preferably in heavy civil, transportation, or transit infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience with design-build (DB), P3, or EPC delivery models.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles for tunnels, bridges, stations, and/or guideways.
• Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and transit authority requirements.
• Excellent project management, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in design management tools, project scheduling, and document control systems.

What AMICO Can Offer You:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer Matching Retirement Program
• Life insurance
• Access to mentorship programs

At Amico, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.