Design Manager

Requisition ID: 101218

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is currently seeking a Design Manager - Linear Water & Wastewater (Project Delivery Group) to join our growing Project Delivery Group (PDG) in Mississauga. Reporting to the Project Director, the successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary engineering and design teams in the delivery of complex municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Canada.

This role will be responsible for overseeing the design and delivery of major linear infrastructure projects, including water transmission mains, trunk sewers, force mains, pumping stations, utility corridors, and related municipal infrastructure. The Design Manager will work closely with clients, technical specialists, project managers, and construction teams to deliver high-quality solutions while meeting technical, commercial, schedule, and stakeholder objectives.

The core responsibilities of the role include design leadership, client management, project delivery oversight, business development support, and mentorship of engineering and design professionals.

A successful Design Manager will exhibit high emotional intelligence, collaborative leadership qualities, and a proven ability to lead complex infrastructure projects from planning through detailed design and construction.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Be accountable for developing and validating project technical scope and working with discipline leads to define design requirements and execution strategies.
• Lead proposal development, fee estimates, resource planning, and project startup activities following contract award.
• Align project deliverables with the Senior Project Management Team and establish design criteria and technical requirements across disciplines.
• Lead multidisciplinary design teams through feasibility studies, preliminary design, detailed design, and Issued for Construction (IFC) deliverables.
• Direct design management efforts associated with:
  • Water transmission systems
  • Water distribution infrastructure
  • Wastewater collection systems
  • Trunk sewers and force mains
  • Pumping stations
  • Utility corridors
  • Linear infrastructure rehabilitation and expansion projects
• Manage the complete design lifecycle while balancing technical, commercial, regulatory, environmental, stakeholder, and constructability requirements.
• Develop and implement project design management plans and contribute to overall project execution plans.
• Ensure effective communication between project management teams, design teams, clients, regulatory agencies, utility owners, and external stakeholders.
• Lead interdisciplinary design reviews, constructability reviews, value engineering sessions, and quality assurance processes.
• Resolve complex technical issues and provide guidance regarding codes, standards, permitting requirements, and industry best practices.
• Promote design excellence, quality management, and compliance with Hatch design governance procedures.
• Coordinate design verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with project objectives and client requirements.
• Identify innovative and value-added design solutions that improve project outcomes and delivery efficiency.
• Monitor design schedules, budgets, and project performance throughout all phases of execution.
• Develop and manage design budgets, scopes of work, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate construction phasing, utility relocations, tie-ins, traffic management, and stakeholder interface requirements as they relate to project design.
• Lead design-related change management activities, including evaluation of impacts to cost, schedule, risk, and scope.
• Support project risk management initiatives and proactively identify and mitigate design-related risks.
• Participate in Hatch's Design Management Community of Practice and mentor emerging Design Managers and Project Engineers.
• During construction, provide senior oversight between the contract administration and engineering teams and support resolution of field design issues, technical queries, and non-conformance matters.

You bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering.
• P.Eng. designation in Ontario, or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Minimum 15 years of experience leading the design and delivery of major municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning and preliminary design through detailed design and construction.
• Extensive experience managing multidisciplinary teams on large-scale linear infrastructure projects, including watermains, transmission mains, trunk sewers, force mains, pumping stations, and utility corridor projects.
• Strong understanding of municipal infrastructure planning, utility coordination, permitting requirements, environmental assessments, geotechnical considerations, and construction methodologies.
• Expert knowledge of engineering design processes and design integration for municipal water and wastewater systems.
• Experience with municipal, provincial, and industry design standards, guidelines, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience conducting design reviews, quality control reviews, and technical oversight of work completed by internal teams and subconsultants.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate alternatives and resolve complex infrastructure design challenges.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and other applicable engineering software.
• Ability to interpret contract documents, engineering drawings, technical specifications, and project schedules.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively engage clients, regulatory authorities, utility agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in team development, mentorship, performance management, and decision-making.
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) with the ability to build strong relationships, inspire teams, and foster collaboration.
• Strong conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• P.Eng. designation in Ontario.
• Experience delivering projects through alternative and collaborative delivery models, including Progressive Design-Build, Alliance, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and Construction Management models.
• PMP® designation or equivalent project management experience.
• Experience working with municipal clients, regional governments, water authorities, or major utility owners.
• Ability to manage project controls and schedules using MS Project and Primavera P6.
• Experience with SharePoint, Office 365, Power BI, and digital project delivery platforms.

Base salary range: $131,000 - $181,000

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include
performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.