Project Manager, Rapid Transit Program Delivery

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx, a government agency in Ontario, is seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of rapid transit capital projects across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. You will coordinate planning, design, procurement, construction and closeout with internal teams, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes program‑level delivery, risk and cost management, and ensuring compliance with contractual and safety standards.

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.
• Experience delivering capital construction projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, clients and external agencies.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts and contract administration activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the efficient delivery of rapid transit infrastructure projects through planning, design, procurement, construction and closeout.
• Coordinate day-to-day delivery of projects with internal teams, consultants, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Monitor scope, schedule, budget, quality and safety; maintain schedules, logs and reports.
• Administer contracts including information requests, submittals, changes and closeout documentation.
• Develop project reports and briefing materials for stakeholders and management.
• Contribute to program-level procurement improvements and contract management initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Public sector

Contract administration

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree or related discipline

Tools

Contract management

Procurement knowledge

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 (CPG) 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 Rapid Transit Program Delivery department is looking for a Project Manager to join the team! Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will support the delivery of capital projects, work packages and program-level initiatives of varying scale and complexity through planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout. This role will coordinate and monitor assigned activities and translate project and program objectives into practical delivery plans that incorporate functional, technical, operational, schedule, cost, risk and contractual requirements.

What will I be doing?

• Support the efficient delivery of rapid transit infrastructure projects and project elements through planning, preliminary design, detailed design, preparation of contract documents, procurement, construction, contract management, commissioning and closeout activities.
• Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of assigned projects and work packages under the direction of the Senior Project Manager, working with internal teams, consultants, contractors, clients and external stakeholders.
• Work with project teams to monitor objectives related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, engineering, design standards and reviews, technical specifications, document control, resource requirements and stakeholder commitments.
• Maintain project-management documentation, including project schedules, budgets, risk and issue registers, action logs, decision logs, change logs and status reports.
• Support the administration of construction and professional services contracts, including requests for information, submittals, proposed changes, payment applications, schedule updates, deficiencies, warranty items and closeout documentation.
• Develop and deliver project reports, presentations and briefing materials outlining project plans, progress, risks, issues and proposed resolutions for stakeholders and management.
• Apply a program-level perspective to project issues and interfaces and contribute to initiatives related to procurement improvement, contract management, contractor performance, lessons learned, process standardization, innovation and continuous improvement across Rapid Transit projects.

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 supporting the delivery of capital construction projects through one or more project phases, including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, including internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, clients and external agencies.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts and contract administration activities, including requests for information, submittals, changes, payment applications, schedule monitoring, deficiencies, warranty and closeout requirements.
• Ability to review and interpret drawings, specifications, estimates, schedules, reports, proposals and contract documents, and apply project management principles related to scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality and change management.
• Experience supporting construction procurement activities, including scope development, tender documentation, bidder clarifications, evaluations and award recommendations, and knowledge of vendor rosters or similar program-wide procurement arrangements, is considered an asset.
• Experience delivering varied construction works in support of rapid transit or public infrastructure, including civil, structural, architectural, building systems and facility improvement projects, is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational, coordination and follow-up skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, work independently and recognize when matters require escalation or additional direction.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess project information, identify risks and issues, and develop practical recommendations for review by senior project leadership.
• Effective written, oral, presentation and interpersonal skills to communicate project status, issues, options and recommendations to project teams, stakeholders and management.
• A Professional Engineer of Ontario (P.Eng.), Registered Architect (OAA), Planning designation or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered an asset.
• 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) for regular site visits.
• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• A Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

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].

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.