Senior Manager, Construction Management Field - Track

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx is seeking a Senior Manager, Construction Management Field to lead on-site execution for GO Expansion and related rail projects. You will work with Project Delivery teams and contractors to drive best-practice construction management across the GO/UP network.

You should bring proven rail construction leadership, strong safety focus, and the ability to coordinate diverse teams. This role requires travel to project sites and a valid Ontario driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in an Engineering or Construction Management, Planning, or Architecture field or a related field, specialized certification, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Progressive leadership experience focused on field/on-site construction management for transit facilities and related works.
• Ability to lead a field construction management team, engage, motivate, and coach.
• Experience as a construction manager in rail sectors (stations, tracks, signalling, etc.).
• Experience in front-line railway operations and/or track engineering is an asset.
• Experience in construction management, contracts administration, fieldwork, and inspections.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with varied audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a technology-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ownership to identify and resolve challenges while keeping others updated.
• Proficiency with relevant construction software.
• Ontario Class G driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to ensure a single vision for construction excellence.
• Coordinate with Metrolinx Health & Safety to lead safety across the delivery works.
• Provide administrative and technical leadership across corridor projects for coordination and completion.
• Plan, set objectives and control activities during construction with project teams.
• Identify and mitigate resources and constraints to minimize schedule disruption.
• Recommend changes to program delivery and drive process improvements.
• Coach construction staff on work plans, risk assessments, and permits to standard.
• Monitor risks and contingencies and advise on investments and mitigations.
• Prepare detailed program reports and respond to Board and senior management requests.
• Represent the field team in meetings with stakeholders and executives.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Rail construction experience

Field construction management

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Ownership and accountability

Driving license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering/Construction Management/Planning/Architecture

Tools

Construction-related software

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 Track team with CPG GO/UP is looking for a Senior Manager, Construction Management Field to join the team! Reporting to the Director, Construction Management Field, you will work closely with the Project Delivery teams and with Contractors on the track related projects for our entire network within the GO Expansion program across the GTHA. You will use your experience in health and safety, work planning, quality and site supervision to drive a culture of best-practice construction management on GO Expansion program.

What will I be doing?

• Collaborate with leadership within the Project Delivery teams to ensure we have a single vision for excellence in construction management.
• Act as core liaison and coordinate with Metrolinx Health & Safety (H&S) to act as a safety leader across an assigned department of delivery works.
• Support development of project strategies while providing overall administrative and technical leadership and oversight to multiple corridor project activities to ensure coordination of efforts and successful completion.
• Plan, set objectives and control activities during the construction phase of the corridor project in conjunction with Managers and project teams.
• Identify and mitigate construction resources and other constraints, lead resolutions to ensure minimal disruption to schedules and project milestones.
• Recommend and implement changes to program delivery plans and identifies areas of improvement to be put forward to relevant areas in business and operating processes.
• Coach a team of construction staff to provide reviews of requirements of the construction methodology work plans, risk assessments, and relevant permits to an approved standard before work activities commence.
• Monitor risks, constraints, and contingencies to avoid additional project construction costs, penalties and delays and make recommendations regarding investments and risks.
• Prepare detailed program reports and provide input to project staff, preparing reports and proposals in response to Board and senior management requests and emerging legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the field construction management team at meetings with stakeholders, such as consultants, vendors, Metrolinx executives, and senior management, to provide construction input and expertise associated with major service improvement projects or service extensions.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in an Engineering or Construction Management, Planning, or Architecture field or a related field, specialized certification, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated progressive leadership experience focused on providing comprehensive field/on-site construction management services and support associated with the planning, designing and constructing transit facilities, station infrastructure, and related works on public transit/light/heavy rail operations and transportation engineering, preferably in the public sector and/or unionized environment.
• Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices.
• Proven ability to effectively lead a field construction management team by engaging, motivating, and coaching.
• Experience as a construction manager in the rail sector, i.e., stations, tracks, bridges, overhead catenary systems, signalling and communications.
• Experience in front-line railway operations and/or applied track engineering is an asset.
• Comprehensive experience in construction management, contracts administration, fieldwork, and construction inspections.
• Must have demonstrated experience effectively relaying and receiving critical and technical information (written and verbal) to varied audiences.
• Expert ability to work collaboratively in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment.
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence.
• Established ability to take ownership to identify, solve and overcome challenges while keeping others abreast of developments.
• Seasoned in relevant construction-related software applicable to the area of specialty.
• A valid Ontario Class G driver’s license is required to travel to various site locations. Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record.

Work Conditions

• Employees may regularly be required to work nights and weekends, to visit construction sites and public meetings.
• Office-based and on-site with frequent travel to project site locations.
• Subject to call-in during emergencies, obligation to take charge of crises that require quick reaction to maintain operating efficiency or people’s safety, and to assist with accident investigations.
• Exposure to unpleasant weather-related conditions (e.g., cold, heat, rain, snow, etc.) at all hours of the day or night.

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.

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].

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 be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.