Project Manager

Metrolinx; Greater Toronto Area; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx is seeking a Project Manager for the Civil Structures Asset Management office. The role involves overseeing engineering services contracts, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance while managing budgets and schedules. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and strong project management skills.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Schedule

Parental Leave Top-Up

Lactation Accommodation

Competitive Pension Plan

Annual Learning Reimbursement

Mentorship Program

Recognition of Prior Public Sector Service for Vacation Entitlements

Free GO Network Travel

Qualifications

• Experience managing engineering projects from initiation to closeout.
• Knowledge of project management principles, including budget and schedule controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop tender specifications and evaluate submissions.
• Monitor contract progress to ensure objectives are met on time and within budget.
• Identify risks to project success and develop mitigation plans.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Negotiation

Education

University degree in applied science for Civil Engineering

Job description

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.

In the Asset Management and Maintenance division, we play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective service of our transit system as the Metrolinx engineering technical authority and owner of more than $20 billion in assets, growing to $60 billion by 2030.

To promote an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment, we provide the following benefits:

• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Parental Leave Top-Up
• Lactation Accommodation
• Competitive Pension Plan
• Annual Learning Reimbursement
• Mentorship Program
• Recognition of Prior Public Sector Service for Vacation Entitlements
• Free GO Network Travel

Our Civil Structures Asset Management office, part of the Asset Management and Maintenance division, is seeking a Project Manager to oversee new and ongoing State of Good Repair (SoGR) engineering services contracts related to the Metrolinx operating railway corridors. This role involves planning scope, schedule, procurement, quality, and budget objectives while integrating corporate standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures. The SoGR program aims to enhance safety, quality, availability, and lifecycle costs of assets such as bridges, retaining walls, and culverts across the rail network.

What will I be doing?

• Develop tender specifications, requirements, and documents; evaluate submissions; and recommend contract awards for management approval.
• Monitor contract progress to ensure objectives are met on time and within budget; explain any off-plan overages and exceptions.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with scope, quality assurance, safety, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Review and manage invoices; negotiate and lead fees, cost sharing agreements, approvals, and contractual claims.
• Oversee contractor work and performance to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
• Report project status, trends, governance, finance, risk, and scheduling to management.
• Manage consultant expectations in line with program needs.
• Develop and manage budgets and schedules for management approval; oversee capital and operating expenditures.
• Forecast and verify budgets and expenditures; control costs and manage variances proactively.
• Identify risks to project success; develop mitigation plans; collaborate with stakeholders for corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Operations, SoGR Delivery, and Rail Corridor Access teams.
• Create requirements for and review consultant submissions and deliverables, including SoGR recommendations.
• Support development and implementation of processes to administer Asset Management for the Civil Structures Asset Class.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• A university degree in applied science for Civil Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Experience managing engineering projects from initiation to closeout; knowledge of procurement processes for improvements and cost savings.
• Knowledge of project management principles, including budget and schedule controls, monitoring, review, and reporting.
• Experience in planning, designing, and constructing Civil Structure Projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset.
• Knowledge of Railway Bridge inspection standards (e.g., AREMA, Transport Canada) is an asset.
• A valid Ontario Class G driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to obtain CROR (Canadian Operating Rules) Qualification and Metrolinx Personal Track Safety (PTS) qualification, among others.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills for stakeholder collaboration.

Working Conditions

• Standard 36.25-hour workweek with availability outside regular hours for relationship management and site issues.
• Exposure to weather conditions and site risks during visits to work/construction sites.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We seek great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and those with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations.

Accommodation

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings and are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Recruitment team at: 416-202-5601 or [e-mail].

Application Process

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Communication will be via email; ensure your email is up-to-date and checked regularly. A Criminal Record Check may be required.

Internal candidates must meet eligibility criteria per the Internal Mobility Policy.

Misleading or inaccurate information may result in disqualification. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are an equitable and inclusive employer.