Manager, Construction - Hazel McCallion Line LRT

Metrolinx; Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx is seeking a Manager, Construction for the Hazel McCallion Line LRT project in Ontario. This role involves overseeing construction management, managing project compliance, and ensuring quality control and stakeholder engagement for successful project delivery in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

Equity, diversity, and inclusion commitment

Opportunities for career advancement

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in similar capital/infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of contract law and health & safety legislation.
• P. Eng. or PMP designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project construction and commissioning progress.
• Identify construction and safety issues and mitigate risks.
• Manage relationships with contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Construction Management

Stakeholder Management

Quality Control

Risk Management

Contract Management

Education

Degree in Civil/Architectural Engineering

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Job Description

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.

Job Description

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 Hazel McCallion Line LRT Office is looking to hire Manager, Construction, reporting into the Senior Project Manager, Construction. This position will be responsible to ensure overall LRT project meets the requirement set by the Contracting Authority. The position will be responsible for managing project level issues and will involve construction management, contract and schedule management, stakeholder management, and support to project deliverables during all stages of project design and construction.

What will I be doing?

• Oversees consultant and contractor scope and quality of work, identifies existing and potential issues, and initiates corrective action to mitigate project delays or budget impacts; determines what requires escalation and initiates appropriate action
• Identifies and acts on construction and safety issues and risks.; collaborates with Senior Manager and other team members to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Oversees day-to-day project construction and commissioning progress; reviews status reports; participates in related meetings and provides input to resolve issues
• Manages relationships with contractors to ensure performance and infrastructure meet Project Agreement (PA) requirements; conducts regular site meetings to monitor progress.
• Oversees contractor’s construction to ensure compliance with PA, OPSS, CSA, Municipal & MTO standards.
• Provides leadership to project commissioning and handover activities for third-party stakeholders in alignment with Project Agreement and conditions as well as corporate quality requirements.
• Regularly liaises with consultants, contractors, internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders which includes government agencies, municipal authority, private utility etc. on Project Agreement, timelines, deliverables, changes and other issues impacting project progress, quality, cost, and safety
• Establishes and maintainsconstruction quality control and assurance on assigned projects; ensures deficiencies/non-conformances are addressed immediately.
• Manages relationships with external consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure performance and products/services meet contractual agreements; conducts regular site meetings to discuss progress and resolve issues.
• Works with customer and community stakeholder relations to identify and rectify situations in a timely manner.
• Support commercial teams with claims, variations, and NCR execution.
• Proactively lead design and constructability issues with designer, contractor and develop site specific solutions.
• Support Project Control team for budget and schedule monitoring and associated logics.
• Consults with railways, provincial ministries and agencies, municipalities, private companies and the public to facilitate the advancement of capital projects.
  
  
  

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Civil/Architectural Engineering, Construction Project Management, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in construction management related to capital/infrastructure construction projects with similar complexity and magnitude.
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
• A valid Ontario Class G driver’s license is required to travel to various site locations, meetings, operational facilities, etc. Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record.
• Project management methodologies to manage construction projects from start to completion; knowledgeable of procurement processes to identify opportunities for improvements and cost savings.
• Proven experience in alternative project delivery (P3, Alternative Financing and Procurement) models of linear transit facilities within an urbanized municipal environment is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Contract Law and standard contract forms (CCDC), the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, and the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act
• Knowledge of Human Resources legislation (e.g. Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, etc.) to monitor and manage employees and contractors, including experience in the application of collective agreement provisions.
• Understands theories, principles and practices of civil and architectural design and construction, skill, and proficiency in broad phases of engineering application.
  
  
  

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.

For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.

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.

Seniority level

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