Senior Project Manager, Integration â Hamilton LRT

Metrolinx; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A public transit infrastructure agency in Ontario is seeking a Senior Project Manager Integration to lead the Hamilton LRT Project. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating project requirements, managing relationships across teams, and ensuring timely project delivery while maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates will hold a degree related to engineering or architecture and have strong project management skills. Background in transit infrastructure is an advantage.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace environment

Opportunities for career growth

Equity-focused organization

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree in Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Valid PMP or equivalent designations are assets.
• Experience in engineering, project management for transit infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of light rail transit infrastructure.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to define requirements.
• Facilitate negotiations to advance design and construction.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Negotiation

Team Leadership

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering, Architecture or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

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 Hamilton LRT Project is utilizing collaborative contracting models to deliver multiple large packages of works. This approach requires multiple parties to form a coordinated approach to navigate a vast array of requirements to ultimately achieve common project goals.

The Hamilton LRT Project Delivery team is looking for a Senior Project Manager Integration to play a key role in coordinating and reconciling project requirements with other internal and external teams and manage interface requirements and risks between the multiple packages.

What will I be doing

• Manage the efficient delivery of light rail transit corridor infrastructure elements through project activities including scope and requirements definition, preliminary design, detailed design support, preparation of contract documents, construction and commissioning activities.
• Communicate effectively with agencies, utility companies and other external stakeholders to define requirements, develop project implementation plans and monitor compliance for light railway infrastructure corridors; deliver proper ongoing communication and consultation with external stakeholders and elected officials.
• Facilitate negotiations and decision making to advance design and construction of infrastructure related to the program to achieve program milestones and deliverables that are consistent with quality standards throughout the full project life cycle.
• Partner and manage relationships with internal cross-functional departments (e.g., operations, safety and system assurance, asset management, corridor delivery group, procurement, sponsor office, legal, third-party agreements, property acquisition and construction management) to ensure progression of the project and seamless commissioning / deployment into operational service.
• Establish processes, controls and measures to ensure overall project management and fiscal responsibility.
• Provide senior leadership oversight and direction to staff and project teams (e.g., define team member roles, responsibilities and expectations). Manage staff and monitor work assignments to ensure adherence to timelines, achievement of performance objectives and develop and implement action plans to address performance gaps.
• Lead internal annual workplan process to ensure internal disciplines and expertise are ready and available to support the advancement of the project's design.
• Proactively identify any areas of potential exposure or non-compliance and recommend appropriate actions to mitigate risk.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

• Completion of a degree in Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Valid Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Licensed Architect (OAA) designations or equivalents are assets.
• Knowledge of and experience in evolving collaborative contracting such as Alliancing, Integrated Project Delivery, Progressive Design Build are assets.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering, architecture and project management services associated with planning, design, commercial contract administration and construction of transit stations or railway corridor infrastructure including structures, bridges, tunnels and earthworks and drainage. Negotiating skills to navigate between multiple parties and interpersonal skills to develop collaborative internal relationships.
• Project management and coordination skills to provide senior leadership and oversight to staff and project teams within budget and schedule restraints and monitor project performance against objectives.
• Knowledge and understanding of collaborative contracting models (Alliance, Progressive, etc.).
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of construction engineering, construction processes and value engineering.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to manage complex project issues and risks and facilitate effective resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic relationships to work across divisions and with internal and external stakeholders/clients.
• Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Dont 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 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, so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at the provided channels.

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. 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.

Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills

Business Development, Project Management Methodology, Project / Program Management, PMBOK, Waterfall, Wastewater, Construction Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Microsoft Project, Budgeting, Contracts