Project Manager, Scarborough Subway Extension Project Delivery

Metrolinx; Ontario; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx is seeking a Project Manager for the Scarborough Subway Extension. The role involves overseeing the project's design and construction phases in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure project goals are met efficiently while upholding safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in managing transit projects.
• Knowledge of Collaborative project delivery models including Progressive Design Build.
• Ability to manage complex projects under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day design and construction of the Scarborough Subway project.
• Drive project delivery from design to construction and commissioning.
• Prepare progress reports and manage stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Conflict Resolution

Education

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture

Job description

Project Manager, Scarborough Subway Extension Project Delivery

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Project Manager, Scarborough Subway Extension Project Delivery

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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.

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.

CPG’s 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 Scarborough Subway Extension Office is seeking to hire a Project Manager to support the delivery of transit facilities for the Scarborough Subway extension (i.e., underground Stations, Rail & Systems (SRS). The Project Manager works as part of the project Delivery Team, in a collaborative environment comprised of multi disciplinary teams, designers, technical advisors, subject matter experts and contractors overseeing the day-to-day design and construction to deliver the project on-time, on budget and in a safe and standardized manner.

Location: 100 Consilium Place in Scarborough

What will I be doing?

• Work seamlessly in a collaborative One Team environment with a project team comprised of both Metrolinx and non-Metrolinx employees. Foster a unified approach, leveraging the diverse skills and perspectives within the team for optimal project outcomes.
• Navigate and resolve complex project issues and risks, fostering effective conflict resolution and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Drive the efficient delivery of project elements from detailed design and contract document preparation to construction, contract management, and commissioning activities.
• Prepare reports and presentations to support management briefing updates on progress, status of project.
• Chair progress and ad hoc project meetings with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure contractors’ plans align with contract documents, overseeing compliance with provisions and maintaining a focus on safety, quality, environmental compliance, cost, and schedule performance.
• Forge effective communication with agencies, utility companies, and external stakeholders, defining requirements and developing project implementation plans.
• Manage site reviews and audits, ensuring contractors and consultants adhere to contracts and maintain a safe working environment.
• Works with a multidisciplinary team comprised of employees, Delivery Partner, consultants/Technical Advisor, 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.
• Coordinates a number of complex tasks under pressure to meet schedule and budget commitments.
• Liaises and collaborates between various internal/external stakeholders to ensure that project requirements are being met and that applicable standards and requirements are being followed.
• Reviews and evaluates due diligence studies, reports, design proposals, construction estimates and contractual documents.
• Engages and cultivates rapport with stakeholders to deliver Project objectives, manage expectations and ensure efficiency, best practices, and innovations, to meet project requirements
• Ensures stakeholder input is accounted for in the project outcomes, ensure issues are appropriately managed and escalated for resolution.
• Assist the Senior Project Manager and Manager in ensuring that the TA (Technical Advisor) / Dev.Co/Contractor and the Delivery Partner adhere to the Project Agreements through all stages and phases of the project.
• Models a safety culture and awareness by ensuring Project Delivery Team stays up-to-date with safety information by actively participating in safety stand downs/site visits and maintaining up to date training to ensure a safe work/onsite.
• Ensures safety on site by implementing applicable safety policies and procedures, reviewing workplans, ensuring safety requirements are met and attending site to oversee construction operations.
• Participates in and facilitate as required Project specific meetings (i.e. Focus Groups, Safety Works)
• Assists project leaders in resolving project related issues, and implementing mitigating measures
  
  
  

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• Demonstrated relevant experience in project management in transit projects of similar magnitude and complexity, including transit projects, underground stations, and utility relocations
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or partial completion is an asset
• P.Eng. designation or partial completion is an asset
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of construction methodologies, and processes.
• Experience with project life cycle including design, construction, and commissioning of multi-disciplinary transit projects,
• Knowledge of Collaborative project delivery models, Progressive Design Build (PDB), contracting methods and Project Agreements.
• Familiarity with Contract Law, Construction Liens Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, and the Professional Engineers Act.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to present complex ideas with clarity and simplicity, fostering collaboration across all organizational levels and with specialists from various sectors.
• Knowledge of municipal, TTC, Metrolinx and other national rail and transit standards is an asset
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience managing multiple complex projects under pressure to meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
  
  
  

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 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] .

Application Process

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

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

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

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