Infrastructure Design Manager

Job Description

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Design Manager to lead the design delivery of complex infrastructure projects in Toronto. The successful candidate will serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring design excellence and integration across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design development of large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Act as the primary liaison with stakeholders, ensuring alignment on design objectives and delivery.

• Oversee multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring coordination across civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and systems engineering disciplines.

• Develop and implement design strategies, project structures, and delivery plans to meet project milestones and budget.

• Ensure compliance with BIM standards and digital delivery requirements.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to design managers, engineers, and technical staff.

• Manage design processes, approvals, and quality assurance across all project phases.

• Support construction teams with design-related queries and field changes.

• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in design practices and project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Ontario or eligible for licensure.

• PMP certification is an asset.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in design management of major infrastructure projects.

• Proven experience in underground transit systems, multidisciplinary coordination, and large team leadership.

• Strong understanding of BIM Level 2 and model-based delivery.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience working in design-build and collaborative contract environments.
  
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Leadership roles in infrastructure projects involving underground transit systems, stations, tunnels, and multidisciplinary design integration.

• Experience managing large design teams across multiple geographies.

• Familiarity with Canadian infrastructure standards and regulatory environments.
  
  
  

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.

The expected salary range for this position is from $162,000 - $199,000
Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range.

Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.