Project Manager

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx is seeking a Project Manager to oversee capital build activities for the GO Expansion program within the Union Station Rail Corridor. You will manage internal staff, consultants and contractors to ensure timely delivery within budget.

The role requires coordination with municipalities, transit authorities and government agencies, with regular site visits to construction locations. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline or combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Proven project management experience, preferably in the public sector.
• PMP certification or P.Eng designation (or partial completion) is an asset.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects of high value and complexity with staff oversight.
• Knowledge of construction standards in a railway environment; strong communication skills under pressure.
• Awareness of PDB or other collaborative delivery models is an asset.
• Willingness to visit construction sites during working hours and occasionally evenings/weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project progress by assigning and monitoring day-to-day tasks and providing updates to management.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders (municipalities, transit authorities, government agencies, property owners) on design issues, timelines, deliverables, changes and issues impacting project progress, quality, cost and safety.
• Identify, monitor, mitigate, and escalate risks to project success.
• Coordinate preparation and review of estimates for studies, design, construction and contingency costs.
• Perform full lifecycle project management within a collaborative team on a complex, high-risk project to deliver on time and within budget.
• Provide direction to staff and consultants through all project stages.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality product and service; oversee day-to-day delivery of project elements.
• Coordinate complex tasks under pressure to meet schedule and budget commitments.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Public sector experience

Education

Engineering degree or related discipline

PMP or P.Eng asset

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.

Our Capital Projects Group 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.

The GO Expansion, Union Station Rail Corridor (USRC) is looking for a Project Manager to join the team! You will be responsible for the infrastructure required to support the capital build of the GO Expansion program within the USRC Corridor. Reporting to the Manager, you will support and oversee consultants, developers and contractors work and will actively manage all activities to ensure achievement of objectives according to defined timelines, budget, and approved project deliverables.

What will I be doing?

• Ensure the project is progressing by completing, assigning, and monitoring day-to-day tasks and providing updates to management.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders (e.g. municipalities, transit authorities, government agencies, and property owners) on resolution of design issues, timelines, deliverables, changes and other issues impacting project progress, quality, cost, and safety.
• Identify, monitor, mitigate, and escalation issues that can potentially put the success of the project at risk.
• Coordinate the preparation and review of estimates for studies, design, construction, and contingency costs.
• Perform full project life-cycle project management role and responsibilities within a collaborative minded project team on a complex, dynamic and high-risk project. Ensure that only approved work scope is delivered by the project and that the project lifecycle is completed on-time and within budget.
• Provide administrative, design, editing, technical, estimating, and priority direction to staff and personnel assigned to individual projects, through all project stages.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team comprised of employees, delivery partner, consultants and contractors to deliver high-quality product and service, and oversees the day-to-day delivery of project team members involved in the coordination and administration of project elements.
• Coordinate several complex tasks under pressure to meet schedule and budget commitments.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Engineering or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, preferably within the public sector
• Demonstrated experience managing projects and stakeholders, preferably involving planning, design, construction, and commissioning of transit stations, facilities, heavy Railway infrastructure including electric traction, bridges, structures, and related works.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, and/or, or P.Eng. designation or partial completion is an asset
• Project management experience to manage assigned multi-disciplinary projects of high value and complexity and supervise staff engaged in all stages of project management from start to close-out
• Project management experience to manage assigned projects and supervise staff engaged in all stages of project management from start to close-out
• Knowledge of construction standards and procedures applicable to an operating Railway environment. Organizational, interpersonal, and oral/written/presentation communication skills to coordinate complex multi-disciplinary projects under pressure to meet schedule and budget commitments
• Knowledge of Progressive Design Build (PDB) or other collaborative project delivery models is an asset
• Project specific requirement for visits to construction sites (CPG) during working hours and occasional visits during evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• A Driver’s Abstract (within the last 3 Years) will be required of the successful candidate. The employee(s) in this role will have access to a company vehicle (Non-Revenue Fleet Vehicle) to regularly visit construction sites

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 and other applicable legislation 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] .

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