Position Title: Sr. Coordinator, Design

Who We Are

Metrolinx’s GO Expansion program is delivering more GO service across the network, including the capacity to deliver two-way service every 15 minutes or better on core routes. Work is already underway on new track, station renovations and infrastructure upgrades on parts of the Lakeshore, Stouffville, Kitchener and Barrie lines. The investment will generate thousands of new jobs and economic opportunities across the region. The ONxpress Civil Joint Venture is comprised of Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc. and FCC Canada Ltd. This multidisciplinary team leads the delivery of civil and track works, leveraging global expertise to introduce innovative solutions across the GO Transit network.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Design Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in managing and guiding multidisciplinary design coordination activities across civil and structural works, ensuring alignment between design, construction, and client requirements.

• Support and provide leadership to the Design Manager in overseeing daily design coordination activities.
• Lead the civil/structural constructability reviews of ONxpress design packages, working closely with Construction, Engineering, and Digital Delivery teams.
• Manage and prioritize submittals, RFIs, design documents, and coordination deliverables to ensure timely review and approval.
• Proactively identify design risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate issues that may affect project success.
• Identify opportunities for early works based on third-party interfaces and collaborate with the Design Manager and Construction teams to develop implementation plans.
• Champion integration with the Integrated Digital Delivery team to enhance design management, estimating, and construction planning processes.
• Foster a highly collaborative environment between design and construction teams to efficiently resolve technical issues.
• Conduct detailed constructability and interface reviews across multidisciplinary design packages to ensure alignment with project requirements and enabling works.
• Monitor project progress by tracking deliverables, managing schedules, and providing status updates and recommendations to management.
• Mentor and support junior design coordinators, promoting continuous learning and best practices in design management.
• Liaise with delivery partners, consultants, and contractors to ensure seamless coordination and high-quality project delivery.

What You’ll Bring

• University or College Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 6–8 years of experience in design coordination within large, complex infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a construction or project delivery environment.
• Proven expertise in civil and structural works; experience in transportation sectors (rail & transit, aviation, ports) is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary coordination processes and constructability reviews.
• Strong organization, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, large-scale project environment.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligibility for licensure is an asset.

Expected compensation for this role is between $90,000-$115,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to multiple factors including skills, experience and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into consideration. In addition to base salary ONxpress also offers a comprehensive medical and dental program, RRSP with company matching and the potential to participate in our discretionary, performance based bonus program.

This role is a newly created position.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, ONxpress may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and ONxpress’ AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified ONxpress team members.

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This position is with ONxpress Civils (“CJV” aka the Design & Construction team); the project segment responsible for the modernization and modification of the key area network, including countless innovations in the way the regional rail infrastructure is built.

We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of whether they meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we welcome your application and the opportunity to consider you for the position.

We are an Equal Employer. Should you need any accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact cjv-talentacquisition@onxpress.com.