The CTO Station Manager is a design management role responsible for coordinating all design aspects of the assigned stations scope during the construction phase. The role provides the principal interface among design disciplines, Designers, construction teams, stakeholders, and OTG teams to resolve design issues, manage technical deliverables and changes, support commercial administration, and maintain control of the allocated ESDC budget.
Key Responsibilities:
Design Coordination During Construction
- Coordinate the design aspects of the assigned station scope throughout the construction phase.
- Coordinate interfaces among design disciplines and confirm that multidisciplinary inputs are aligned.
- Work closely with construction teams to address design requirements, constraints, interfaces, and emerging site issues.
- Track design matters requiring resolution and coordinate timely responses from the appropriate design parties.
- Maintain alignment between approved design information, construction needs, and project requirements.
Technical Deliverables, RFIs and Design Changes
- Prepare, coordinate, and review Requests for Information (RFIs), CNCs, SDS and NDCs.
- Prepare and coordinate Design Change Requests, including the required multidisciplinary and stakeholder inputs.
- Review technical submissions and responses for completeness, consistency, constructability, and alignment with the applicable scope.
- Coordinate resolution of design comments, clashes, non-conformities, and technical queries affecting the assigned station scope.
- Maintain clear records of design decisions, actions, responses, and change status.
Design Team, Stakeholder and Construction Interface
- Attend, manage, and coordinate meetings with other design teams, the Designer, stakeholders, construction teams, and OTG teams.
- Establish meeting objectives, coordinate required inputs, document decisions and actions, and follow up to closure.
- Act as the focal point for design coordination within the assigned station scope.
- Facilitate timely communication and resolution of design interfaces across project participants.
- Escalate unresolved design risks, conflicts, and decisions to the appropriate project leadership.
Commercial, Invoice and Claims Administration
- Review Designer invoices for scope alignment, progress, supporting information, and consistency with the applicable commercial requirements.
- Prepare claims to Designers and coordinate the supporting technical and commercial records.
- Review claims submitted by Designers and coordinate assessments with relevant project functions.
- Monitor the commercial implications of design changes, additional services, delays, and rework.
- Support clear and auditable records for invoices, claims, and design-related commercial matters.
ESDC Budget, Risk and Reporting
- Control and manage the ESDC budget allocated to the assigned scope.
- Monitor commitments, forecasts, actual costs, potential changes, and emerging budget pressures.
- Provide accurate reporting on design progress, key decisions, risks, changes, claims, and budget status.
- Identify design-related risks and coordinate mitigation actions with design, construction, commercial, and project controls teams.
- Support compliance with applicable design management processes, contract requirements, and project governance.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Design Management, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline; Master's Degree is preferred.
- Professional or technical designation relevant to the assigned design scope, where required.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Architect designation, PMP, or equivalent project or design management certification preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in design, design management, or technical coordination on major infrastructure, transit, transportation, or comparable multidisciplinary projects.
- Experience coordinating design activities during the construction phase.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary interfaces across civil, structural, architectural, MEP, systems, and construction teams.
- Experience with RFIs, design changes, invoices, and claims administration.
- Experience on large transit infrastructure projects is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of design management and multidisciplinary design coordination during construction.
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, technical reports, contract documents, and design submissions.
- Strong understanding of design interfaces, change control, constructability, and technical issue resolution.
- Ability to prepare and review RFIs, CNCs, NDCs, and Design Change Requests.
- Experience reviewing invoices and preparing or assessing design-related claims.
- Budget control, forecasting, reporting, organization, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead coordination meetings and drive actions to closure.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or an equivalent common data environment.
- Document control, design review, and collaboration platforms used by the project.
What We Are
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Disability Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Extended medical insurance
- (Optional) RRSP matching
- Discretionary Bonus
Why OTG?
Welcome to Ontario Transit Group (OTG), located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, where diversity and passion collide. As we work on the groundbreaking Ontario Line project, we prioritize fostering a positive culture. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates our employees, organizes family events, and promotes health and wellness initiatives. Our commitment to personal and professional growth means annual performance reviews, salary increases, comprehensive health benefits, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, and career development opportunities.
OTG uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.
At OTG, we embrace diversity, recognizing that it strengthens us as a team and as a company. We are an equal-opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all interested candidates. We value Indigenous people, racialized people, neurodivergent people, people with disabilities, and individuals from gender and sexually diverse communities with intersectional identities. OTG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact [email protected].
If you're ready to be part of our dynamic team in one of the world's most diverse cities, don't wait any longer—apply now!
While we appreciate your interest, only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please note that we do not accept agency submissions.