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.
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 Lakeshore West - Stations, Civils, & Track Program Delivery Office under the Capital Projects Group (CPG) is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects from concept and planning through construction, commissioning, and closeout, or as assigned. The Project Manager managed project budgets, schedules, risks, contracts, and stakeholder relationships while ensuring compliance with corporate standards, policies, and regulatory requirements. The Project Manager collaborates and manages the delivery of large-scale capital projects in a complex stakeholder environment.
Office : 130 Adelaide Street, subject to change
Project sites – Lakeshore West, or, as assigned and subject to change.
What Will I Be Doing?
- Manage multiple complex projects from planning stages to commissioning and closeout, consistent with corporate commitments (budget, schedule, quality, risk etc.).
- Coordinate the tender and award of contracts, property requests for acquisitions, purchase orders, change orders for supply/construction contracts and addenda for consultant assignments.
- Manage all aspects of project scope of work; initiate, prepare, and present agreements that govern the engagement of consultants, suppliers, and contractors for execution.
- Knowledge of procurement processes, particularly Design and Build/Joint Venture, Construction Manager at Risk would be an asset, in order to identify opportunities for improvements and cost savings, and budget management skills to plan and monitor departmental budgets.
- Identify the need for concept, preliminary or detail design alternatives, or value engineering opportunities.
- Review and assess project engineering, construction and contingency costs, and forecasts timeframes for project implementation and funding expenditures, including monitoring and project reporting through the use of advanced financial/project management software.
- Facilitate subject matter expert review and evaluation of consultant studies, reports, design proposals, specifications and contract documents for compliance with Metrolinx policies, procedures and standards, and any other applicable industry guidelines or practices.
- Collaborate and liaises with consultants, contractors, internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders which includes government agencies, municipal authorities, private utility companies etc. on Project Agreement, timelines, deliverables, changes and other issues impacting project progress, quality, cost, and safety.
- Manage projects involving effective coordination and liaison with a large number of internal and external stakeholders – including other areas of the Capital Projects Group and other Metrolinx departments, municipal partners, third parties and Railways.
- Estimate project engineering, construction and contingency costs, review change orders and forecasts time frames for project implementation and funding expenditures.
Identify and acts on issues and risks.; collaborates with Manager and other team members to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
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What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
- Completion of a university degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field or a combination of relevant education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in managing projects involving planning, design, construction, and commissioning of large scale and complex industrial, commercial, or institutional works. Relevant experience in transit facilities, heavy Railway infrastructure, bridges, structures, and related works is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated project management skills and experience to manage complex, projects under pressure to meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
- Demonstrated experience and application of supervisory principles and practices to supervise staff.
- Knowledge of contract law, the Construction Act, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and construction standards and procedures applicable to operating Railway environment.
- Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation and strong communication skills to liaise with all levels within the organization and on construction sites.
- Knowledge of project management including cost control, scheduling, standards, specifications, corporate policies and procedures and applicable environmental legislation.
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or Licensed Architect (OAA) designations are considered an asset
- Must have a valid Ontario “G” Driver’s Licence.
- Project specific requirement for visits to construction sites (CPG) during working hours and occasional visits during evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
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.
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.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
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