Project Manager, Stations - Contract

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Metrolinx is seeking a Project Manager within our Capital Projects Group GO/UP team to lead planning, design, and construction of transit projects. You will manage multiple complex initiatives from planning through commissioning, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, monitor budgets and schedules, and ensure quality and safety standards on site visits and during procurement processes.

Experience in public sector projects and PMP or equivalent is preferred; willingness to travel for

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent with strong PM experience in large-scale public works.
• Experience managing planning, design, construction and commissioning.
• Knowledge of transit facilities and railway infrastructure is an asset.
• Ability to manage schedules, budgets and quality under pressure.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex projects from planning to commissioning and closeout.
• Coordinate tendering, contracts, and procurement activities.
• Review costs and forecasts and report progress with PM software.
• Facilitate reviews of consultant studies and design proposals for compliance.
• Liaise with internal teams, municipal partners, and railways for project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Budgeting & cost control

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

PMP certification

CET certification

P.Eng. designation

Job description

Contract up to 11 months (August 2027)

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 CPG GO/UP team is looking for a Project Manager to join the team! You will provide technical expertise and administration of planning, engineering, design, and construction of transit infrastructure projects. This may include supporting the successful delivery needs following Metrolinx’s guidelines and requirements, i.e., final completion activities, managing deficiency rectification, and coordinating civil works, contractors and developers. The Project Manager will provide site presence, conduct site walks, verify progress, and document conditions.

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.
• 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.
• Manage projects involving effective coordination and liaison with many internal and external stakeholders – including other areas of the Capital Projects Group and other Metrolinx departments, municipal partners, third parties and Railways.

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 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.
• Knowledge of contract law, 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.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; Certified Engineering Technician (CET); Licensed Architect (OAA) designations or P.Eng. designation (or partial completion) is an asset
• Project specific requirement for visits to construction sites (CPG) during working hours and visits during evenings, weekends and/or holidays, as required.
• 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.

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 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].

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Should it be determined that any background information provided be 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.

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