Design Coordinator

BUILD YOUR CAREER AT FCC CANADA

FCC Group is an international leader in engineering and infrastructure, headquartered in Spain. With over a century of history, FCC’s core businesses include construction, environmental services, end-to-end water management, and the development of concessions for large infrastructure. In Canada, FCC is proud to be involved in multiple projects in Ontario and British Columbia to improve public transportation infrastructure.

FCC Canada, part of the Construction Division of FCC Group, has been present in Canada since 1997. We have been involved in innovative subway infrastructure work, such as the Highway 407 stations and Northern Tunnels for the Toronto York Spadina Subway Line Expansion, as well as the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Fredericton Moncton Highway. FCC Canada excels in civil works such as roads, railways, maritime construction, tunnels, bridges, and subway projects.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reports to: Design Manager

The SOE (Support of Excavation) Structural Design Coordinator supports and coordinates structural design activities for temporary and permanent works on major infrastructure projects. This role serves as a key link between designers, engineers, and construction teams, ensuring design deliverables are coordinated, constructible, and aligned with project requirements. Experience with underground works, temporary structures, and Design-Build projects is essential.

The Design Coordinator’s key responsibilities are:

Structural Design Coordination

• Coordinate structural design deliverables for temporary and permanent works.
• Review drawings, specifications, and design packages for quality, completeness, and constructability.
• Manage design comments, revisions, technical queries, and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Identify and resolve design conflicts, technical issues, and constructability concerns.
• Support design coordination meetings, workshops, and interface management across project disciplines.

Design Documentation & Quality

• Coordinate the preparation, review, and issuance of structural design documentation.
• Track design comments and ensure incorporation into updated deliverables.
• Support design submissions, technical reports, change documentation, and project records.
• Coordinate redline drawings, as-built records, and handover documentation.
• Ensure compliance with document control procedures and quality requirements.

Construction Support

• Support construction and temporary works teams with structural design coordination.
• Coordinate responses to RFIs, technical queries, and design clarifications.
• Review field feedback and facilitate required design updates.
• Assist in resolving design-related construction issues and implementing approved changes.

Stakeholder & Team Coordination

• Liaise with design consultants, construction teams, client representatives, and project stakeholders.
• Track design actions, technical issues, and schedule impacts.
• Support the Design Manager with progress monitoring and reporting.
• Prepare meeting materials, coordination reports, and technical presentations.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in structural, geo-structural, or infrastructure design coordination.
• Experience with support of excavation (SOE), temporary works, reinforced concrete structures, and foundations.
• Experience on Design-Build, transit, tunnelling, or major infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Strong understanding of structural design principles, construction practices, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Ability to review structural drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, and design coordination platforms.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of Canadian design standards and infrastructure projects is an asset.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

FCC Canada Ltd. is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture which promotes gender equity and the recruitment of all under-represented groups in all levels of its workforce.

Please note that salaries may vary depending on the candidate’s experience and geographical location. Listed compensation is exclusive of bonus and in addition to our extensive employee benefits program. Availability of certain benefits may vary based on the specific job role.

This position is in Vancouver, BC.

Range - CAD 95,000 - 110,000