Project Manager

MX; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx, an agency of the Government of Ontario, seeks a Project Manager to lead multiple transit infrastructure projects along the Lakeshore West corridor. The role focuses on planning, design, construction, tendering, and closeout, with collaboration across consultants, contractors, and internal teams.

Applicants should have engineering or related degrees and strong PM experience, including budgeting, scheduling and risk management.

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business, Architecture 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 in managing projects involving planning, design, construction, and commissioning of large scale and complex works
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience to manage complex, projects under pressure to meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements
• Demonstrated experience and application of supervisory principles and practices to supervise staff
• Knowledge of contract law, the Construction Act, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and construction standards and procedures
• Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation and strong communication skills
• Knowledge of project management including cost control, scheduling, standards, specifications, corporate policies and procedures and applicable environmental legislation
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or Licensed Architect (OAA) designations are assets
• A valid Ontario “G” Driver’s Licence is an asset for regular site visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex projects from planning stages to commissioning and closeout, consistent with corporate commitments (budget, schedule, quality, risk)
• Coordinate the tender and award of contracts, property requests for acquisitions, purchase orders, change orders for supply/construction contracts and addenda for consultant assignments
• Manage all aspects of project scope of work; initiate, prepare, and present agreements that govern the engagement of consultants, suppliers, and contractors
• Identify opportunities for improvements and cost savings, and budget management skills to plan and monitor departmental budgets
• Identify the need for concept, preliminary or detail design alternatives, or value engineering opportunities
• Review and assess project engineering, construction and contingency costs, and forecasts timeframes for project implementation and funding expenditures
• Facilitate review of consultant studies, reports, design proposals, specifications and contract documents for compliance with policies and standards
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, internal and external stakeholders on Project Agreement, timelines, deliverables, changes and issues impacting progress
• Manage projects involving coordination with many internal and external stakeholders
• Estimate project costs, review change orders and forecast timeframes for expenditures
• Identify and act on issues and risks; collaborate to ensure corrective actions are implemented

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Procurement knowledge

Budget management

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Systems Engineering

Business degree

Architecture degree

Tools

MS Project

Cost management software

Job description

Contract up to 12 months

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.

This role is an in‑office position based at our 130 Adelaide St West location, Toronto. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in‑person co‑creation, relationship‑building, and hands‑on partnership with leaders across the organization.

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.

Our Lakeshore West Existing Stations Rehabilitation (ESR) team is seeking a Project Manager to work on multiple projects along the West Corridor stretching from Union Station to Oakville to Hamilton. This position will provide technical expertise and administration of planning, engineering, design, and construction of transit infrastructure projects.

What will I be doing?

• Manage multiple complex projects from planning stages to commissioning and closeout, consistent with corporate commitments (budget, schedule, quality, risk etc.).
• Coordinate the tender and award of contracts, property requests for acquisitions, purchase orders, change orders for supply/construction contracts and addenda for consultant assignments.
• Manage all aspects of project scope of work; initiate, prepare, and present agreements that govern the engagement of consultants, suppliers, and contractors for execution.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, particularly Design and Build/Joint Venture, Construction Manager at Risk would be an asset, in order to identify opportunities for improvements and cost savings, and budget management skills to plan and monitor departmental budgets.
• Identify the need for concept, preliminary or detail design alternatives, or value engineering opportunities.
• Review and assess project engineering, construction and contingency costs, and forecasts timeframes for project implementation and funding expenditures, including monitoring and project reporting through the use of advanced financial/project management software.
• Facilitate subject matter expert review and evaluation of consultant studies, reports, design proposals, specifications and contract documents for compliance with Metrolinx policies, procedures and standards, and any other applicable industry guidelines or practices.
• Collaborate and liaises with consultants, contractors, internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders which includes government agencies, municipal authorities, private utility companies etc. on Project Agreement, timelines, deliverables, changes and other issues impacting project progress, quality, cost, and safety.
• Manage projects involving effective coordination and liaison with a large number of internal and external stakeholders – including other areas of the Capital Projects Group and other Metrolinx departments, municipal partners, third parties and Railways.
• Estimate project engineering, construction and contingency costs, review change orders and forecasts time frames for project implementation and funding expenditures.
• Identify and acts on issues and risks.; collaborates with Manager and other team members to ensure corrective actions are implemented.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business, Architecture 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 in managing projects involving planning, design, construction, and commissioning of large scale and complex industrial, commercial, or institutional works. Relevant experience in transit facilities, heavy Railway infrastructure, bridges, structures, and related works is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience to manage complex, projects under pressure to meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Demonstrated experience and application of supervisory principles and practices to supervise staff.
• Knowledge of contract law, the Construction Act, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and construction standards and procedures applicable to operating Railway environment.
• Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation and strong communication skills to liaise with all levels within the organization and on construction sites.
• Knowledge of project management including cost control, scheduling, standards, specifications, corporate policies and procedures and applicable environmental legislation.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or Licensed Architect (OAA) designations are considered an asset
• A valid Ontario “G” Driver’s Licence is an asset for regular site visits.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.