Structural Design Coordinator

The Construction Technical Office (CTO) Design Coordinator will act as the primary liaison between the Construction and Design teams supporting the resolution of structural design issues during construction. This role is responsible for coordinating RFIs design changes NCRs and shop drawing reviews while ensuring compliance with project requirements maintaining accurate documentation tracking design deliverables and performance and collaborating with internal teams contractors and clients to support safe efficient and timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Design Coordination & Construction Support

• Act as the primary liaison between the Construction Team and the Structural Design Team to manage and resolve design-related issues that arise during project execution.
• Coordinate the review clarification and resolution of Requests for Information (RFIs) Field Change Requests (FCRs) Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) Notices of Design Change (NDCs) and other construction-related design inquiries.
• Support construction activities by ensuring structural design modifications are communicated accurately and implemented efficiently.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess field conditions validate design assumptions and facilitate timely resolution of structural concerns.
• Attend meetings with clients technical advisors contractors and project stakeholders to address design and construction matters.
• Provide technical input and support to field teams to maintain alignment between design intent and construction execution.

Design Management & Technical Review

• Review structural shop drawings prepared by subcontractors and third-party designers to confirm compliance with project specifications design criteria applicable codes and local standards.
• Evaluate constructability concerns and identify opportunities to improve installation sequencing efficiency and field execution.
• Assess interfaces between structural systems and other disciplines including temporary works architectural mechanical electrical and traffic-related designs with particular attention to specialist architectural and building-envelope systems such as curtain walls ETFE assemblies long-span roofs canopies and bespoke facade support elements.
• Collaborate with Discipline Lead Managers and subject matter experts to ensure technical consistency and quality across all structural deliverables.
• Analyze design changes and revisions to determine impacts on project scope schedule constructability and overall project objectives.
• Support the development and maintenance of accurate as-built documentation throughout the construction lifecycle.

Project Controls Documentation & Performance Tracking

• Develop maintain and regularly update tracking systems for shop drawings submittals design reviews and engineering deliverables.
• Monitor Designer performance metrics including response times and quality of deliverables related to RFIs FCRs NCRs NDCs and shop drawing reviews.
• Evaluate the potential impact of delayed design responses on construction schedules and proactively escalate critical issues.
• Prepare manage and distribute redline drawings IFC drawing markups and design revisions resulting from field changes and design clarifications.
• Maintain comprehensive project records to support final record drawings and turnover documentation.
• Track Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC) costs by reviewing and validating time-and-material invoices and providing accurate input for cost reporting and forecasting.

Stakeholder Communication & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Organize facilitate and lead recurring and ad-hoc coordination meetings focused on structural engineering issues and construction challenges.
• Foster collaboration between Construction Quality Means & Methods Architecture MEP Traffic and other project teams to ensure timely resolution of multidisciplinary design concerns.
• Identify potential conflicts between disciplines and facilitate practical project-focused solutions that minimize impacts on cost schedule and quality.
• Communicate technical information clearly to designers contractors consultants clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment among project participants regarding design changes construction requirements and project priorities.
• Perform additional project coordination and engineering duties as required to support successful project delivery.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction; Masters Degree is an asset.
• Professional Engineer or ability to obtain registration in Ontario within 6 months.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the detailed design of building and civil infrastructure projects (plan production and specifications).
• Demonstrated experience in the design and multidisciplinary coordination of complex architecturally distinctive buildings such as airports major transit facilities cultural venues or other large public buildings.
• Sound knowledge of building design with previous experience working in design teams or with external consultants required.
• Ability to coordinate critical interfaces between the primary structure and architectural systems including geometry tolerances movements load transfer embeds and connections waterproofing fire and acoustic requirements access installation methodology and construction sequencing.
• Knowledge and experience with Autodesk software (Civil 3D AutoCAD Revit Autodesk Construction Cloud or BIM360) and other applicable common software in the field of transportation engineering. Ideally knowledge in specific software for the structures design (SAP2000 ETABS IDEA StatiCa etc.).

Additional Information :

What We Offer

• 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 are 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  

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While we appreciate your interest only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please note that we do not accept agency submissions.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time