Project Director

SYSTRA; Canada; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale rail infrastructure projects, including the Yonge North & Scarborough Subway Extension. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience in transit construction, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. This role involves overseeing project delivery, managing budgets, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in rail and transit construction.
• At least 3 years in a Senior Leadership position.
• Experience managing projects valued over $500M.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery for Yonge North & Scarborough Subway Extension projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure efficient project implementation.
• Manage project budgets and forecasts, ensuring compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Problem-solving

Program planning

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Construction-related software

Microsoft Office

Job description

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods : feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context

This role will be leading an asset delivery / project delivery on Yonge North & Scarborough Subway Extension projects in a Progressive Design Build Contract.

Missions / Main Duties

• Supports the Vice President - SSE to provide management, leadership & overarching oversight for the SSE project.
• Collaborates with VP to lead all aspects of project delivery including safety, scope, cost, schedule & quality management, and provides support as required.
• Leads a culture of best practice for health, safety, well-being, and quality.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure projects are implemented consistently, efficiently, safely, and in a coordinated integrated manner.
• Provides strategic, tactical & collaborative leadership to deliver projects through an Integrated Progressive Design Build (IPDB) delivery model.
• Leads team through project lifecycle of construction, commissioning (Cx), and handover to operational service to approved standards, procedures, controls & requirements.
• Ensures the implementation of approved quality plan / processes complies with project plans & all relevant standards.
• Leads development & implementation of delivery strategies, providing administrative, technical oversight for consistency, coordination, and successful completion.
• Manages the integration of project contracts, design, environmental assessments, community & municipal commitments, quality, and property acquisitions.
• Interfaces with functional units to ensure the delivery teams receive required functional unit support to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Manages various partners to oversee the delivery of multiple project packages, providing leadership in delivery direction, people development, and drive change.
• Provides oversight & direction on all aspects including construction planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and owner hand-over phases.
• Oversees & manages the planning, progressive design, and construction of SRS's, ensuring project meets approved schedules, budget & deliverables.
• Monitors the project to ensure works are fit for purpose & comply with contract, statutory & legislative requirements.
• Monitors project budgets & forecasts cash flows, milestones against approved budgets, recommends costs approvals, variations, and monitors project costs.
• Provides reporting on progress, expenditures, slippage, and other issues.
• Manages, monitors & mitigates project risks through the risk management plan, providing guidance & direction in relation to risks & interdependencies.
• Leads activities of delivery contractors in accordance with Construction Management Plan, including planning, management & construction of activities.
• Manages project changes; handles change orders with contractors, including negotiating, processing & assessing cost & schedule impacts.
• Ensures all required processes are clearly identified & approved before progressing.
• Ensures contract documents reflect issued addendums and are updated regularly to reflect issued change orders.
• Collaborates with a variety of internal & external stakeholders, including municipalities & third-party utility providers.
• Ensures necessary approvals are in place for quality, jurisdictional, environmental & other requirements to ensure project can proceed without delay.
• Supports the development of construction approach for works packages and provides input into the feasibility & stages of development.
• Manages monthly project reporting on progress, cost, quality, safety & environmental issues.
• Ensures safe-working via compliance with the System Requirement, Safety Responsibilities, and the Safety Management System.
• Ensures the appropriate administration of all branch contract packages.
• Supports & contributes to tender assessments, including participating on tender evaluation committee & preparation of tender & contract documents.
• Makes complex judgements on the best strategies to maximize preparedness for upcoming / future works.

Profile / Skills

Experience :

Minimum (20) years of experience in rail and transit construction, program management inclusive of at least three (3) years of recent experience in a Senior Leadership position leading large Rail Infrastructure project(s) of $500M+ value.

Experience of similar work in the stages of Transit - project development and construction, testing and commissioning.

Education :

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in an Engineering or Construction Management field.

Licenses OR Certifications :

Holding recognized certification in area of specialty as needed.

Skills and Competencies :

• Experience in alliance procurement model, progressive design and build, Early Construction Involvement.
• Knowledgeable in program structuring and contract packaging.
• Management of capital works projects over $500M.
• Experience in live railway and urban environments.
• Program planning and delivery expertise.
• Mastery of construction methods and performance metrics.
• Proficiency in construction-related software.
• Ability to anticipate and minimize risks.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven success in leading multi-resource teams.
• Commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
• Understanding of technology, operations, and business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and emerging technologies.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication in multidisciplinary environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note : In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

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