Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.
This role is an in‑office position based at our Scarborough Subway Extension McCowan & Progress location. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in‑person co‑creation, relationship‑building, and hands‑on partnership with leaders across the organization.
CPG’s workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.
Our Scarborough Subway Extension Office is seeking to hire a Project Manager to support the delivery of transit facilities for the Scarborough Subway extension (i.e., underground Stations, Rail & Systems (SRS). The Project Manager works as part of the project Delivery Team, in a collaborative environment comprised of multi disciplinary teams, designers, technical advisors, subject matter experts and contractors overseeing the day-to-day design and construction to deliver the project on-time, on budget and in a safe and standardized manner.
What will I be doing?
Work seamlessly in a collaborative One Team environment with a project team comprised of both Metrolinx and non-Metrolinx employees. Foster a unified approach, leveraging the diverse skills and perspectives within the team for optimal project outcomes.
Navigate complex project issues and risks, fostering effective conflict resolution and managing stakeholder expectations.
Support the efficient delivery of project elements from detailed design and contract document preparation to construction, contract management, and commissioning activities.
Prepare reports and presentations to support management briefing updates on progress, status of project.
Chair progress and ad hoc project meetings with multidisciplinary teams.
Ensure contractors’ plans align with contract documents, overseeing compliance with provisions and maintaining a focus on safety, quality, environmental compliance, cost, and schedule performance.
Forge effective communication with agencies, utility companies, and external stakeholders, defining requirements and developing project implementation plans.
Manage site reviews and audits, ensuring contractors and consultants adhere to contracts and maintain a safe working environment.
Works with a multidisciplinary team comprised of employees, Delivery Partner, consultants/Technical Advisor, and contractors to deliver high-quality product and service, and oversees the day-to-day delivery of project team members involved in the coordination and administration of project elements.
Coordinates a number of complex tasks under pressure to meet schedule and budget commitments.
Engages and cultivates rapport with stakeholders to deliver Project objectives, manage expectations and ensure efficiency, best practices, and innovations, to meet project requirements
Assist the Senior Project Manager and Manager in ensuring that the project deliverables adhere to the Project Agreements through all stages and phases of the project.
Ensures safety culture is practiced by the project teams and on site by implementing applicable safety policies and procedures, reviewing workplans, ensuring safety requirements are met and attending site to oversee construction operations.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
Completion of a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
Demonstrated relevant experience in project management in transit projects of similar magnitude and complexity, including transit projects, underground stations, and utility relocations
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or partial completion is an asset
P.Eng. designation or partial completion is an asset
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of construction methodologies, and processes.
Experience with project life cycle including design, construction, and commissioning of multi-disciplinary transit projects,
Knowledge of Collaborative project delivery models, Progressive Design Build (PDB), contracting methods and Project Agreements.
Familiarity with Contract Law, Construction Liens Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, and the Professional Engineers Act.
Demonstrate interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to present complex ideas with clarity and simplicity, fostering collaboration across all organizational levels and with specialists from various sectors.
Knowledge of municipal, TTC, Metrolinx and other national rail and transit standards is an asset
Demonstrated project management skills and experience managing multiple complex projects under pressure to meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
Don’t Meet Every Requirement?
If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.
Accommodation:
Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact us at: 416-202-5601 or email
[email protected].
Application Process:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.
For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.
Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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