Technical Director Major Projects

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Role description:

We are seeking an experienced Technical Director to lead and oversee the design and implementation of rail infrastructure projects. The Technical Director will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of design projects from initial concept through to completion while maintaining the highest standards of safety efficiency and innovation.

This role sits in our Mobility Global Business Area (GBA). We partner with our clients across the globe to design thriving and connected cities and communities that enable opportunity for all and keep the world moving. Climate change urbanization and digitization trends are requiring todays mobility projects and systems to address an evolving set of demands from the worlds growing population. We design connected sustainable solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies and optimize the mobility of people and goods.

Role accountabilities:

The successful candidate will provide strategic technical leadership across all phases of rail and transit projects encompassing planning design and delivery. This role requires a forward-thinking approach to project execution ensuring that every stage is guided by technical excellence and aligned with broader organizational objectives.

You will oversee and integrate multidisciplinary design teams including civil structural systems electrical signaling and architectural disciplines. By fostering collaboration and cohesion among these teams you will ensure the delivery of high-quality and comprehensive solutions that meet both client and project requirements.

As the technical lead you will play a central role in client engagements design reviews and project governance forums. Your expertise will help maintain strong relationships with clients facilitate informed decision-making and support effective project oversight.

The position demands a rigorous focus on compliance with applicable codes standards and regulatory frameworks such as AREMA CENELEC Metrolinx and TTC. Your attention to detail will ensure that all project outputs adhere to industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Driving innovation and continuous improvement in design methodologies digital delivery and sustainability is a key aspect of this role. You will champion the adoption of new technologies and practices helping to position the organization at the forefront of industry advancements.

You will also support business development efforts contributing to proposal strategy technical positioning and client presentations. Your involvement will help secure new opportunities and expand the organizations market presence.

Mentoring senior engineers and technical staff is an important responsibility as you foster a culture of excellence and collaboration within the team. Your leadership will support professional growth and encourage the sharing of knowledge and best practices.

You will identify and mitigate technical risks through robust quality assurance and control processes. This proactive approach will safeguard project integrity minimize potential issues and ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in rail and transit infrastructure with a strong track record of technical leadership on major projects.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering (Civil Electrical Systems or related discipline).
• . license in Ontario is preferred; candidates must be eligible to obtain licensure.
• Extensive knowledge of Canadian transit standards procurement models (e.g. P3) and stakeholder environments.
• Proven ability to lead large complex multidisciplinary teams and deliver high-impact outcomes.
• Strong communication leadership and strategic thinking skills.

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We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women minorities people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color religion national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

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