Kenaidan and Murphy are excited to announce a joint venture dedicated to bringing global innovation to infrastructure projects across Ontario.
Project Overview:
The Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements Project is a significant undertaking by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to expand and modernize Bloor-Yonge station – Canada’s busiest subway hub. This initiative is focused on meeting both current and future ridership needs by improving the station’s efficiency, capacity, and accessibility.
The Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture (KMJV) is committed to transforming the station to enable faster, more reliable, and more comfortable travel throughout the Greater Toronto Area. The project will deliver upgraded facilities, contributing to a safer, cleaner, and higher-capacity subway system for passengers.
Who we are:
Founded in 1974, Kenaidan continues to be a fixture as a dynamic construction firm dedicated to creating structures that will contribute to the well-being of our community and enhance the fabric of our communities for years to come. Our confidence in our expertise and passion for our work has allowed us to deliver an array of projects with unmatched precision, quality, and efficiency. From general contracting to construction management, we deploy a collaborative approach, embedding innovation and sustainability into every project. #TeamKenaidan
Murphy operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America as a leading international specialist engineering and construction company. Founded in 1951, we are committed to improving life through delivering world-class infrastructure, providing engineered solutions across transportation, natural resources, energy, and water sectors. With around 4,000 engineers, professional managers, and skilled operatives internationally, we work together as One Murphy to ensure project success. #MoveToMurphy.
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employees’ work-life balance with a competitive compensation package including:
- Top wages
- Benefit coverage for you and your dependents
- Employer RRSP contributions (no match required)
- Paid Time Off
We currently have an opening in
Toronto, ON for a:
Mechanical & Electrical Project Manager
The M&E Project Manager will oversee all aspects of mechanical, electrical, fire protection, communications, and building systems construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.
How will you contribute to the team?
To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
- Manage all M&E project activities from procurement through commissioning, turnover, and closeout.
- Develop and maintain M&E execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
- Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to support successful project delivery.
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements, project specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes.
- Lead the review and coordination of design documents, shop drawings, RFIs, and technical submissions.
- Support constructability reviews, design optimization, and value engineering initiatives.
- Oversee mechanical, electrical, communications, and systems subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient, and timely execution.
- Coordinate M&E activities with civil, structural, and architectural teams to maintain project integration.
- Manage subcontractor progress claims, change orders, cost forecasts, and procurement activities.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
- Build strong relationships with TTC representatives, consultants, subcontractors, utilities, and key stakeholders.
- Lead coordination meetings and provide regular project updates to senior leadership.
- Manage testing, commissioning, system turnover, and final handover requirements.
- Support operational readiness, training, and the completion of closeout documentation.
- Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all M&E project activities.
Education and Experience:
- Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation considered an asset.
- Minimum 8-12 years of experience managing mechanical and electrical construction projects.
- Experience on major infrastructure, transit, transportation, rail, institutional, or heavy civil projects preferred.
- Strong understanding of:
- HVAC, electrical distribution, emergency power, fire protection, life safety, communications, security, and building automation systems.
- M&E testing, commissioning, system integration, and turnover processes.
- Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Thorough understanding of construction contracts, project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Primavera P6, MS Project, and construction management software.
Salary Range: Between $150,000 to $180,000 depending on experience.
Think you're the right fit?
Apply today! Check in regularly for new opportunities on our website or stay up to date by following our social media platforms.
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We are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
The KMJV does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies, employment services or head hunters that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Any resume or other information received from an agency not approved by us will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. We will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.
We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
