Manager, Commercial Management

MX Career Site; Toronto; In loco; CAD 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Metrolinx is seeking a Manager, Commercial Management to lead the commercial governance and strategy for the Ontario Line South Civils project. You will oversee contract negotiations, advise senior leadership, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to maximize value and minimize risk.

You will collaborate with Legal, Operations, Finance and Project Delivery teams to ensure programs progress to operational service, while maintaining strong relationships with contractors and

Competenze

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing planning, procurement, design and construction of large, multi-year transit/infrastructure projects; asset in public sector.
• Experience in developing, structuring, procuring, negotiating and implementing complex infrastructure contracts.
• Understanding of procurement strategies and project delivery models (P3/collaborative); asset.
• Designations such as P.Eng., C.E.T., OAA, PMP, CCCA are assets.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and precedents (e.g., Metrolinx Act, Planning Act).
• Knowledge of regulatory, building codes, financial issues and government bodies involved in transit projects.
• Strong budgeting, cost and schedule management knowledge.
• Demonstrated relationship management and influencing skills; strong negotiation ability.
• Strong written communication for briefs and exec presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, consultation and presentation skills.

Mansioni

• Identify emerging commercial topics, issues and risks; report claims and lead dispute resolution.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies to maximize value and minimize risk.
• Communicate strategies to executives and monitor performance; approve changes.
• Lead resolution of issues of corporate significance to protect reputation and value for money.
• Build and manage relationships with external stakeholders, including government bodies and partners.
• Collaborate with internal departments to align schedules and plans for project delivery.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Public sector

P3 delivery

Project management

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Formazione

Engineering degree

Architectural/Business degree

Professional designations asset

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Our Capital Projects Group (CPG) 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 Rapid Transit Commercial Management Office is looking for a Manager, Commercial Management to support the implementation of the Ontario Line South Civils project. You will lead and provide oversight of commercial governance and decision-making including coordination across the corporation, provide commercial options and strategic advice to Senior Leadership and Metrolinx partners and leaders.

What will I be doing?

• Identify emerging commercial hot topics, issues, and risks, report contractual claims, and lead the management and resolution of legal and/or commercial disputes.

• Develop and implement commercial strategies and management plans to maximize value, while minimizing risk to Metrolinx while supporting management and implementation of commercial issues.

• Communicate strategies to Senior Executives and monitor and report on performances; provide approval and/or recommendations for approval on recommended changes or enhancements.

• Lead the resolution of issues of corporate significance, as required to recover or protect Metrolinx’s commercial reputation, and ensure value for money and sound commercial decision-making.

• Build and manage relationships with a broad number of external stakeholders/partners, including contractors, provincial/federal/municipal governments, agencies and/or communities, leveraging those relationships to advance commercial objectives.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and partners in developing schedules and plans that maximize efficiency and timeliness; Partner and manage relationships with internal cross‑functional departments (e.g. Legal, Operations, Project Delivery Team, Finance etc.) to ensure progression of projects and programs into operational service.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Experience related to the planning, procurement, design, and construction, including experience managing large, complex, multi-year transit or infrastructure development projects; experience in the transportation industry and public sector is an asset.

• Experience in developing, structuring, procuring, negotiating and implementing complex infrastructure contracts, including leading commercial negotiations to achieve objectives.

• Detailed understanding of different procurement strategies and project delivery models (emphasis on P3 and collaborative) and the associated benefits and risk transfer implications would be an asset.

• Professional Engineer Ontario (P.Eng.), Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.), Ontario Association of Architects (OAA), Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) designation would be an asset.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, professional or technical practices and precedents (e.g., Metrolinx Act, Places to Grow Act, Planning Act).

• Knowledge of regulatory, legislation, building codes, legal, and financial issues and government bodies, external agencies, and partnering transit organizations involved in developing public transportation systems, knowledge of construction engineering principles and best practices.

• Broad knowledge of budgetary processes and cost and schedule management.

• Demonstrated relationship management and influencing skills and experience to build partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders for the achievement of results; Strong negotiating skills to navigate between multiple parties with differing perspectives.

• Highly developed written communication skills to develop briefs and presentations for executive management with a clear and succinct definition of the issues.

• Strong interpersonal and verbal/consultation/presentation skills to present complex and/or new ideas with clarity and simplicity; to liaise with all levels within the organization and in the field; to work effectively with specialists across multiple sectors.

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 [e-mail].

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 be 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.