Bridges & Civil Structures Leader

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The Civil Structures Lead will be based in our Toronto Office in a Hybrid working environment. Our team is currently engaged in multiple large projects, including the delivery of the Technical Advisor role to Metrolinx for the planning, design, procurement and construction phases of Eglinton Crosstown West Extension. This project requires a senior resource in the role of a Subject Matter Expert and Elevated Guideway Lead to support our Client in various contracts at different stages of the project.

For this role, the successful candidate must hold a professional license in Ontario (PEO) and have working experience with Canadian codes and standards, local methodologies, and Ontario construction details and specifications.

Responsibilities of this specific role will include, but not be limited to the following:
  •  Serving as SME and Technical Lead on the ECWE project, and manage a team of BCOS members in the review of design submittals, support Metrolinx in the overall compliance assurance, participate in meetings with the Design Builder and their engineers, and ensure standard methodologies are employed in the design and construction of the works;
  •  Serving as Project Manager or Technical Lead on large infrastructure projects;
  •  Leading the technical delivery aspects of bridge & civil structure designs (new builds and retrofit);
  •  Achieving successful commercial delivery of the projects or portions of projects being delivered by the Bridges & Civil Structures team through strong technical delivery and efficient close-out;
  •  Supervising the quality of work delivered by the Bridges & Civil Structures team;
  •  Mentoring staff to develop future leaders, develop team member abilities, and promote learning from successes and challenges within the group;
  •  Promoting collaboration with other teams and market groups within Arup locally, regionally and globally;
  •  Seeking new project opportunities for Arup in Ontario and chipping in to or leading business development activities including preparing proposals;
  •  Establishing relationships with current and future key clients and partners and encouraging healthy long-term relationships;
  •  Proactively engaging with clients and contractors to prepare high quality, technically efficient and cost-effective project solutions; and
  •  Encouraging a culture and managing processes that achieve quality outcomes.

Qualifications
  •  Bachelor’s / Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering;
  •  15+ years’ industry recognized experience in design and management of projects with emphasis on bridges and infrastructure projects in the highways and rail sectors;
  •  Professional license in Ontario; in other provinces would be an asset;
  •  MTO RAQS qualification in Bridge Engineering for Design & Evaluation - Complex Structures (multi-span) and for Rehabilitation would be an asset;
  •  Strong technical, leadership and management skills;
  •  Experience with sophisticated multidisciplinary projects;
  •  Experience in analysis and design of new bridges and rehabilitation/retrofit of existing bridges;
  •  Proficient in local codes & standards, and provincial standard details and construction specifications;
  •  Experience with DBB and alternative delivery procurement;
  •  Strong industry presence, with an established client network in Ontario and private sector clients; and
  •  Effective presentation skills.

Notable Projects
For over seven decades Arup has been at the forefront of the most ambitious and innovative design and engineering. From concert halls to national stadiums, renewable energy to driverless cars, we continue to add to that history every day. Notable projects from our Bridges & Civil Structures team include:
  •  Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE)
  •  Île aux Tourtes Bridge
  •  Île d'Orléans Bridge
  •  Alexandra Bridge

Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup expect for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applications from all qualified individuals. Every job applicant will be treated equally, fairly and with respect regarding race, color, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, civil status, age (except as provided by law), creed/religion, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, disability/handicap, pardoned record of offences, social condition (marital or family status, receipt of social assistance), and any other ground protected by the applicable human rights legislation.

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