Overview
Position overview reporting to the Technical Office Manager. The incumbent will develop the company-wide framework and standards around Technical/Design services throughout the project lifecycle to influence major Design components. The role will be accountable for ensuring designs are compliant, safe, meet the delivery/constructability needs of construction, and are most cost efficient from a total project cost perspective.
Role and Responsibilities
Act as an Advisor to the project Technical Office Manager and assist to ensure all technical requirements are met and delivered in a timely manner ensuring we are compliant, efficient and cost-effective design that meets the requirements of the project specifications
Assist project with effective management of communications with the owner and other stakeholders including municipalities, utility companies and regulatory authorities
Provide advice on identification of design/technical changes/issues and input into the change management process
Manage the Technical team and Design/Technical consultants services to ensure:
I. Design services are provided in a timely and cost-effective manner in accordance with agreements
II. There is detailed monitoring of designer performance to identify issues and time solutions
III. Monitoring/identification of ‘design creep’ and ensuring designers provide the lowest cost solution that is compliant and safe
IV. Continued review of value engineering opportunities to optimize design and input into risk and opportunity analysis
V. Early identification and solutions of problems and issues
VI. Management of agreements and resolution of issues
Input into Procurement planning, estimating, and reforecasting.
Oversight of the design/commissioning activities to ensure attestation that construction is in accordance with design.
Participation in lessons learned workshops in relation to technical issues.
Ensure the design interface between construction, Civil works, Systems, Service Provider
Determining the quality objectives and targets, in collaboration with the Quality Manager
Oversee the technical and contractual aspects of the Design Agreement
Manage the design services contract, including full compliance, back charges and change orders.
Collaborating with the functional leaders to review the HSE program, Quality Management Plans, and communication plans .
Oversee the implementation of the scheduling functions related to design development.
Oversee the document management implementation.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Construction and/or Engineering field
Ability to work in high-pressure, deadline driven environment
Exceptional communication and reporting skills
Solid working knowledge in all required software and programming languages
Outstanding leaderships skills and ability to delegate responsibilities effectively
Preferred Skills
MBA or Master’s degree preferred
Evidence of continuing education, such as certifications, a plus