Project Manager- Stations

ONxpress; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental program

RRSP with company matching

Discretionary performance-based bonus

Job summary

ONxpress Civils (CJV) seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead civil and track works for GO Transit modernization. You will manage budgets, schedules, procurement and contracts to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in civil construction, rail experience, and strong MS Office and scheduling/estimating tools. This is a full-time, on-site role in Toronto, reporting to the CJV Design & Construction team.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in engineering, construction management or equivalent.
• 10+ years in civil construction, rail and infrastructural projects.
• Knowledge of Progressive Design-Build (PDB) delivery is an asset.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for ensuring all construction project management activities are successfully executed.
• Review design documents and constructability for utilities, drainage, and structures.
• Review cost estimates for completeness, accuracy, and underlying assumptions.
• Develop mitigation strategies for risks and contribute to the Project Risk Register.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure project success.
• Oversee procurement, materials and subcontractors; establish the project budget.
• Enforce change procedures and review contracts for planning, staffing, and cost control.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Inclusion advocate

Prioritization under pressure

Education

Post-secondary education in engineering or construction management

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access)

Scheduling software

Estimating software

Job description

Metrolinx’s GO Expansion program is delivering more GO service across the network, including the capacity to deliver two-way service every 15 minutes or better on core routes. Work is already underway on new track, station renovations and infrastructure upgrades on parts of the Lakeshore, Stouffville, Kitchener and Barrie lines. The investment will generate thousands of new jobs and economic opportunities across the region. The ONxpress Civil Joint Venture is comprised of Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc. and FCC Canada Ltd. This multidisciplinary team leads the delivery of civil and track works, leveraging global expertise to introduce innovative solutions across the GO Transit network.

You are someone who:

• Accountable for ensuring all construction project management activities are successfully executed.
• Reviews technical design documents and constructability for utilities, drainage, and structures such as retaining walls, noise walls, and OCS foundations.
• Reviews cost estimates focusing on completeness, accuracy, and underlying assumptions and check against industry benchmarks to ensure they are within acceptable ranges.
• Analyzes potential construction risks, develop mitigation strategies, and provide inputs to the Project Risk Register.
• Works with the Scheduling Team to build a Project schedule during the development phase.
• Collaborates with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure project success.
• Oversees procurement, including materials and subcontractors.
• Establishes and maintain the project budget.
• Enforces change procedures.
• Reviews contract documents to ensure proper project planning, scheduling, staffing, and cost control.
• Negotiates and executes contracts and agreements in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Chairs project management meetings with a focus on the best outcomes.
• Ensures all project reporting is accurate and timely.
• Oversees testing, quality, and safety.
• Manages client and vendor relationships.
• Ensures all project close-out activities are completed in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates commercial acumen to protect profits and improve margins.
• Business development, including participation in costing and estimating activities and risk analysis.
• Financial forecasting and contributing to the creation of revenue targets.
• Drives an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

You bring:

• Post-secondary education in engineering, construction management or equivalent discipline.
• Knowledge and/or experience of the rail and signalling is preferred.
• 10+ years of active, relevant, and applicable experience in the civil construction industry, focusing on rail and infrastructural projects.
• Knowledge of various project delivery models, especially Progressive Design-Build (PDB), is an asset.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines for normal functions and special assignments.
• Proficient use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access) is essential, and experience in using scheduling and estimating software is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Skilled at building positive working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.

Expected compensation for this role is between $130,000.00-$160,000.00 annually. Base salaries are determined according to multiple factors including skills, experience and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into consideration.

In addition to base salary ONxpress also offers

• comprehensive medical and dental program
• RRSP with company matching
• the potential to participate in our discretionary, performance based bonus program

This role is a newly created position.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, ONxpress may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and ONxpress’ AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified ONxpress team members.

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This position is with ONxpress Civils ("CJV" aka the Design & Construction team); the project segment responsible for the modernization and modification of the key area network, including countless innovations in the way the regional rail infrastructure is built.

We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of whether they meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we welcome your application and the opportunity to consider you for the position.

We are an Equal Employer. Should you need any accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].