Project Manager - Pape Station - Ontario Line, Metrolinx

Bantrel Co.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EPC service provider in Canada seeks a qualified Project Manager to oversee the Metrolinx Ontario Line subway project's Pape Stations. The role requires extensive experience in managing large infrastructure projects and is full-time permanent, focusing on safety, quality, and collaboration within diverse teams.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Great learning environment

Opportunity for career advancement

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of project or construction management experience.
• Experience in infrastructure mega-projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage health, safety, environment, quality, schedule, and cost performance.
• Report progress to the Pape Delivery Manager.
• Engage discipline leads for subject expertise.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

Bantrel is proud to be a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Construction Management (EPC / EPCM) services in Canada.

For 40 years we have delivered end-to-end solutions for some of Canada’s most challenging and complex energy, mining, infrastructure and nuclear projects, with an unrelenting focus on safety and quality. Bantrel performs design and procurement services from our primary Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto office locations and delivers construction management and self-perform construction services at various Client sites across Canada.

We operate independently but leverage the global expertise of and provide resources to our affiliate Bechtel Corporation, one of the largest EPC companies in the world, and remain Canadian focused including through our other shareholder, McCaig Investments, a respected local family group of businesses and deep community supporter. Our private ownership provides long-term business planning and strategic decision horizons supported by a strong financial position.

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Job Description

We are currently seeking a qualified Project Manager to join our Infrastructure team, based out of Toronto. The Project Manager will be responsible for the health, safety, environment, quality, schedule and cost performance for Pape Stations in support of the Delivery Partners for the Metrolinx Ontario Line subway project. The Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations project is one of many contracts to deliver the Ontario Line, a 15.6-kilometre stand-alone rapid transit line that will connect the Ontario Science Centre to Exhibition/Ontario Place. Join us in this full-time permanent role and be a champion of diversity and inclusion.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Three kilometres of twin tunnels underneath Pape Avenue between the Gerrard portal and the Don Valley bridge
• Underpinning of the existing TTC Pape Station on Line 2.
• Two underground stations (Pape and Cosburn) and two portals
• Three emergency exit buildings/emergency services buildings
• A rail switch/crossover in the section of tunnel near Sammon Avenue
• Interface with Line 2 TTC subway
• Safeguard that the Project Company delivers Pape Stations in accordance with the contract.
• Reporting progress and escalating issues to the Pape Delivery Manager.
• Engaging discipline leads for subject matter expertise, implementing direction provided.
• Reviewing Parent Company deliverables for Pape Station and provide feedback regarding conformance with contract requirements and otherwise improvements that would benefit the project.
• Participate in planning, reviewing documents and oversight of site activities for the station, highlighting non-conformances, risks and emerging issues.
• Recommending actions to address non-conformances / improve the outcome of Pape Station.
• Maintaining a “look-ahead” view and reporting forecasts, risks and issues.
• Providing underground excavation subject matter expertise to the Pape team.
• Providing input to Delivery Partner progress report for the station.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with internal teams, clients and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals, deliverable and timelines.
• Build and maintain strong interpersonal relationships to foster collaboration, trust and a positive working environment.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through proactive engagement, regular updates and tailored communication strategies.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the client, addressing inquiries, providing solutions and ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Lead mentor & inspire team members.
  
  

The scope of work for the Pape Station contract includes:

• Three kilometres of twin tunnels underneath Pape Avenue between the Gerrard portal and the Don Valley bridge
• Underpinning of the existing TTC Pape Station on Line 2.
• Two underground stations (Pape and Cosburn) and two portals
• Three emergency exit buildings/emergency services buildings
• A rail switch/crossover in the section of tunnel near Sammon Avenue
• Interface with Line 2 TTC subway
  
  

Qualifications

• Relevant bachelor’s degree with 10-15 years project or construction management experience position(s) with responsibility for delivering infrastructure of similar scope, size and complexity on a transit project.
• Experience of working on infrastructure mega-projects for either a contractor or project management team (representing the client), experience of rail projects in urban areas is desirable.
• Experience or working knowledge of multiple project delivery functions (e.g. engineering, contracts & procurement, construction, testing & commissioning, project controls, environment, safety & health, quality).
• Experience of delivering an underground station or similar scope elements as part of multi-discipline teams working on complex mega-projects.
• Strong leadership, relationship building and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Fluent in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H).
• Demonstrated commitment to Zero Accident safety programs.
• High emotional intelligence, adaptability, and a customer-centric mindset, with the ability to lead through influence and manage challenging conversations.
• Leadership experience, with a track record of successfully managing and motivating teams to achieve high performance.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and build rapport with clients and stakeholders.
  
  

Additional Information

Our culture is guided by our Mission and Values, these shape how we treat one another, our Clients, and how we achieve excellence. Bantrel has a long and vibrant history of local community involvement, employee volunteerism, and corporate philanthropy.

We offer a competitive compensation package, a great learning environment, interesting & challenging work and the opportunity for career advancement.

As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driver’s Abstract. Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted - all other resumes will be retained for future consideration. No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please. AI technology is utilized by Bantrel as part of our recruitment process.