Senior Manager, Project Delivery

MX Career Site; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx in Canada is seeking a Senior Manager, Project Delivery to lead the design, development and execution of capital railway transit infrastructure along the GO Transit network. You will manage staff and consultants to deliver projects on time, on budget and to safety and quality standards in a hybrid-matrix environment.

You will develop delivery strategies, oversee planning, estimates, tender documents, and risk management while coordinating with stations, track and signaling teams to

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in engineering and/or project management for complex infrastructure projects.
• Budget and schedule controls; leadership of crossfunctional teams and consultants.
• Familiarity with related Ontario legislation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop project delivery strategies and provide technical leadership for a major capital program.
• Plan objectives and control activities across all program phases in a hybrid-matrix environment.
• Review estimates, plans, schedules and tender documents to ensure optimal coordination.
• Review consultant proposals and contractor submittals; propose solutions aligned with strategic goals.
• Provide oversight to identify milestones, risks and mitigation plans early.
• Oversee risk exposure and non-compliance; take corrective actions as needed.
• Lead the development of technical specifications and interfaces across systems (stations, track, signals).

Skills

Project leadership

Budget control

Schedule management

Vendor management

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Degree in Transportation, Architecture or Civil Engineering

Job description

Contract up to 7 months & Permanent Assignment

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 Stations team with our CPG – GO/UP division is looking for a Senior Manager, Project Delivery to join the team! You will provide leadership and direction for the design, development, and execution of capital infrastructure encompassing new and existing Stations along the GO Transit network. You will manage a team of staff and service providers to deliver capital railway transit infrastructure projects encompassing the planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning and handover phases, and in accordance with approved timelines, budget and safety and quality standards.

What will I be doing?

• Develop project delivery strategies while providing overall administrative and technical leadership and oversight to a capital program consisting of major, complex infrastructure projects to ensure consistency and coordination of efforts and successful completion of the program.
• Plan, set objectives and control activities during all phases of the program, overseeing and working closely with assigned project team members in a hybrid-matrix environment.
• Manage and contribute to the development of proposal estimates related to the scope of the project by reviewing and approving all plans, schedules, and tendering documents to ensure optimal coordination of projects within the program.
• Review consultant proposals and contractor submittals and develop recommendations for proposed project solutions consistent with strategic plan and business objectives.
• Provide collaborative leadership oversight to the team, and ensuring that critical project milestones, issues, risks, are identified early and contribute to the strategic mitigation plans
• Oversee project activities to identify areas of potential exposure or non-compliance; takes appropriate actions to mitigate risk.
• Lead the development of technical specifications and designs as well as define and control technical and functional interfaces between independent projects and systems (e.g. stations, track, signals) along the Metrolinx Heavy Rail GO network.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Transportation, Architecture, or Civil Engineering, or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated progressive experience in engineering and/or project management services associated with the planning, design, and implementation of complex projects.
• Project management principles and practices, including budget and schedule controls, to lead and direct cross functional teams and consultants engaged in simultaneous projects (i.e., development, project progress, related staff, and project resources) and monitor project activities for adherence to timelines, budgets, and project performance objectives.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation (e.g., Metrolinx Act, Places to Grow Act, Planning Act, Revised Statutes of Ontario (RSO), Municipal Act) is an asset.
• Principles and practices of architecture, urban planning, engineering design and their application to the construction of infrastructure, facilities, and related works
• Analytical and negotiation skills and experience with vendor management to manage development and delivery of externally provided products and services (e.g., negotiate contracts, interpret, compile, and administer contracts and memoranda of understanding (MOUs)
• Problem solving and analytical skills to evaluate and address contractor and supplier performance issues and recommend plans for improvement.
• Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to liaise with all levels within the organization and on construction sites.
• A valid G driver's license in good standing. 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).

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].

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 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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