Project Manager, Union Station Rail Corridor (CONTRACT POSITION)

MX; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx is seeking a contract Project Manager for the GO Expansion-USRC program, based in our in-office location in Toronto, Ontario. The role requires coordinating consultants, developers and contractors to deliver complex rail infrastructure within budget and schedule, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, manage design, construction and commissioning activities, and navigate external stakeholders across

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated project management experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Experience managing projects and stakeholders in planning, design, construction, and commissioning of transit facilities and heavy railway infrastructure.
• PMI PMP certification and/or P.Eng designation is an asset.
• Ability to supervise staff across project stages and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of construction standards for operating railway environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day tasks and provide updates to management.
• Coordinate with municipalities, transit authorities, government agencies, and property owners on issues affecting progress, cost, quality and safety.
• Identify and escalate risks that could affect schedule or budget.
• Prepare and review estimates for studies, design, construction and contingencies.
• Manage full project lifecycle to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Provide direction to staff and consultants across project stages.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Handle multiple complex tasks under pressure to meet deadlines.

Skills

Project management

Public sector experience

Stakeholder coordination

Schedule management

Risk management

Budget control

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Engineering degree

PMP certification or P.Eng designation

Experience with transit projects

Tools

None specified

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.
This role is an in-office position based at our 130 Adelaide Street location. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in-person co-creation, relationship-building, and hands-on partnership with leaders across the organization.
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.

The GO Expansion-USRC project has the objective of building an enhanced commuter rail network to meet the corporate mandate and business objectives while adhering to Metrolinx’s highest standards for safety, efficiency, and legal/regulatory/policy compliance, while delivering excellent customer experience. The USRC Project Manager will be responsible for the infrastructure required to support the capital build of the GO Expansion program within the USRC Corridor. Reporting to the Manager, you will support and oversee consultants, developers and contractors work and will actively manage all activities to ensure achievement of objectives according to defined timelines, budget, and approved project deliverables.

This is a Contract position up to 12 months.

What will I be doing?

• Ensures the project is progressing by completing, assigning, and monitoring day-to-day tasks and providing updates to management.
• Coordinates with external stakeholders (e.g. municipalities, transit authorities, government agencies, and property owners) on resolution of design issues, timelines, deliverables, changes and other issues impacting project progress, quality, cost, and safety.
• Identifies, monitors, mitigates, and escalates issues that can potentially put the success of the project at risk.
• Coordinates the preparation and review of estimates for studies, design, construction, and contingency costs.
• Performs full project life-cycle project management role and responsibilities within a collaborative minded project team on a complex, dynamic and high-risk project. Ensures that only approved work scope is delivered by the project and that the project lifecycle is completed on-time and within budget.
• Provides administrative, design, editing, technical, estimating, and priority direction to staff and personnel assigned to individual projects, through all project stages.
• Works with a multidisciplinary team comprised of employees, delivery partner, consultants 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 several complex tasks under pressure to meet schedule and budget commitments.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Engineering 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 managing projects and stakeholders, preferably involving planning, design, construction, and commissioning of transit stations, facilities, heavy Railway infrastructure including electric traction, bridges, structures, and related works.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, and/or, or P.Eng. designation or partial completion is an asset
• Project management experience to manage assigned multi-disciplinary projects of high value and complexity and supervise staff engaged in all stages of project management from start to close-out
• Project management experience to manage assigned projects and supervise staff engaged in all stages of project management from start to close-out
• Knowledge of construction standards and procedures applicable to an operating Railway environment. Organizational, interpersonal, and oral/written/presentation communication skills to coordinate complex multi-disciplinary projects under pressure to meet schedule and budget commitments
• Knowledge of Progressive Design Build (PDB) or other collaborative project delivery models is an asset
• Project specific requirement for visits to construction sites (CPG) during working hours and occasional visits during evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• A valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence for regular visits to construction sites is an asset

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.

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.