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 100 Consilium Place 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.
Our Capital Projects Group 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 that will be reporting to Managers and Senior Project Managers on the Project Delivery Team (PDT). The Project Manager administers a variety of services for the SSE project, in a safe, timely, standardized and cost-effective manner for quality services.
What will I be doing?
- Envisions project scope of work, initiates, prepares and presents for execution, terms of reference and subsequent addenda for agreements governing the engagement of consultants
- Performs complete start to close-out project management on selected complex, high-risk projects as required to meet corporate commitments, with or without staff delegation
- Serves as technical specialist on studies as well as design and construction matters.
- Defines the need for concept, preliminary or detail design alternatives and new or improved procedures, design standards, specifications or contract documents
- Provides administrative, design, editing, technical, estimating, and priority direction to staff and personnel assigned to individual projects, through all project stages
- Reviews requests for acquisitions, requisitions for purchase orders, change orders for contracts and addenda for consultant agreements
- Ensures that capital projects and programs for new, replacement or enhanced infrastructure, maximize customer service, satisfy internal stakeholder requirements, incorporate external agency requirements, and serve public interests
- Oversees consultant and contractor scope and quality of work, identifies existing and potential issues, and initiates corrective action to avoid serious project delays or budget impacts; determines what requires escalation and initiates appropriate action
- Works with a multidisciplinary team comprised of employees, consultants/Technical Advisors, and contractors to deliver high-quality service, and oversees the day-to-day delivery of project team members involved in the coordination and administration of multiple project elements
- Coordinates a number of complex tasks under pressure to meet schedule and budget commitments
- Reviews and evaluates consultant studies, reports, design proposals, specifications and contract documents, to meet established policies, procedures and standards
Assist the Senior Project Manager and Manager in ensuring that the TA (Technical Advisor) / Contractor adhere to the PSOS through all stages and phases of the project and in engagement and interface with third party stakeholders such as municipalities and transit agencies
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What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
- Completion of a degree in Architectural, Engineering or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, preferably within the public sector.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or partial completion is an asset
- Registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect in the Province of Ontario is an asset.
- Project management experience to manage assigned multi-disciplinary projects of high value and complexity and supervise staff engaged in all stages of project management from start to close-out.
- Must have a valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence as this role will be required to visit construction sites
- Knowledge of passenger transportation industry and projects is an asset
- Prior experience with municipalities and transit agencies is an asset
- Knowledge of municipal, TTC, Metrolinx and other national or international rail and transit standards is an asset
- Experience with Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) tunneling methodologies is a strong asset
- Prior experience with any aspect of design, construction and commissioning of multi-disciplinary transit projects is strongly desired
- Organizational, interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills to coordinate complex multi-disciplinary projects under pressure to meet schedule and budget commitments
- Experience in various Contract Delivery Model, Progressive Design-Build, Alliance, DBB, and P3 is an asset.
- Knowledge of Contract Law, Construction Liens Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, and the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act. Knowledge of Human Resources legislation to monitor and manage employees and contractors, including experience in the application of collective agreement provisions.
- Strong problem solving and influencing skills to establish effective working relationships, negotiate, and deal with a variety of contacts, both internal and external to the organization; along with the ability to gain cooperation from individuals not under direct authority
Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to present complex and/or new ideas with clarity and simplicity and to liaise with all levels within and outside the organization and with specialists across multiple sectors.
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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:
We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting 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.
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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