Technical Director

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
 

 

We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001.  Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects.  Currently involved in some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates. www.acciona.ca 

Responsible for design development and management of the design process during the project execution stages. You will ensure that appropriate design resources are in place to deliver design information that complies with Client requirements and is within program and cost constraints. You will need sound experience in the design, delivery and management of construction projects along with technical awareness across all disciplines and the ability to
manage and supervise other professional staff.

• Establish & implement the agreed design management strategy and procedures for the project.
• Provide leadership and support to the Design Managers to effectively manage the commercial and schedule challenges, and to optimize the design solutions.
• Responsible to generate and negotiate all Design related agreements during different stages of the project, such as NDA’s, MoU’s, TDA, DA, etc.
• Provides technical support in order to ensure proper execution of the project.
• Analysis project modifications or changes and proposes alternative technical solutions.
• Read project specifications and works with the necessary specifications, controls, tests to ensure the timely execution of the project.
• Supervise the development planning phases and monitor progress.
• Prepare reports showing calculations, measurements and results of specific project works.
• Prepares and keeps the technical documentation of the work file.
• Work with Design Team members (internal & external) to provide an effective design management service for the project.
• Manage the coordination of design between the third-party designers, client and construction team.
• Provide Quality Assurance and Technical Design review of Consultants and other professional staff (engineers, technologists, structural, civil, architecture, landscape, etc) drawings, specifications and other deliverables.
• Provide key design input in tenders and project execution focusing on high value/risk aspects such as geotech, structures, M&E/procurement interface, BIM.
• Provide support to the project teams regarding commissioning or other engineering support services.
• Coach, mentor, and supervise Design Managers to ensure they have the tools to efficiently:
    Validate the design ensuring compliance of specification
    Issue the general design & implementation rules.
    Ensure the technical coordination and coherence of all the design activities
  carried out by the various entities involved in the project, throughout the
    project lifecycle.
    Manage the system level interfaces and the integration of the various with
  each other’s; including Civil Works, Stations Works and Systems Works.
    Manage the production of design and engineering documentation.
  Ensure that the design and implementation rules and guidelines issued by
  the various entities of the system engineering team are properly applied.
• Support as required Design Changes, within the Partnership and face-to-face with the Client.
• Ensure the project team is working to the agreed design drawings and specifications and conduct on site review of installations to ensure compliance to “design” specifications.
• Provide direction, management and/or supervision/support to project design related staff (engineers, technologists, structural, civil, architecture, landscape etc.) and subcontract partners.
• Liaise with the Client and Independent Certifiers as required to support the project,
  including:
  Follow up of design submissions
  Management of design reviews
  Follow up and demonstration of requirement compliance
  Management of design changes
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, Provincial and local laws, particularly applicable Occupational Health & Safety Acts / Construction Safety Act regulations and environmental requirements.

Essential Functions

• Manage project-based design teams and ensure the timely production of design information.
• Establish, manage and maintain a realistic design schedule and deliverables to satisfy contract, procurement and construction requirements.
• Ensure that all design deliverables are reviewed to establish they are within budget, technically compliant, fully coordinated and buildable.
• Provide guidance to the project team on design related issues.
• Identify, manage & assist in the production of alternate Design proposals if beneficial to the project.
• Assist the commercial team in the production of the project specific design agreements.
• Review the design with respect to mitigating Health and Safety issues prior to construction.
• Prepare appropriate monthly design reports.
• Establish key design performance indicators.
• Maintain close relationships with the client and third-party designer organizations.
• Other duties as related to the role.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years design management and system engineering experience.
• Extensive experience in design and construction of major railway project(s).
• Experience in a similar role supporting design-build projects within a major civil construction company, preferably on infrastructure and/or P3 projects
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with project stakeholders and all relevant authorities.
• Ability to work as part of a dynamic team, ensuring that decisions reached are best for the company.
• Superior design management skills in order to effectively manage design consultants and design teams.
• Demonstrated team leadership skills with the ability to develop and mentor design teams
• Highly developed technical and negotiation/commercial skills
• Understanding and ability to work within relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
• Strong financial management skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to effectively manage approvals.
• Previous Design and Build project experience.
• Computer literate with CAD skills/knowledge.
• Ability to understand and work with engineering and technical drawings as well as Project schedules.
• International experience working in a Joint Venture environment would be considered beneficial.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.