Senior Project Manager, Rail Systems

City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading city is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the Rail Systems Branch, managing multimillion-dollar projects related to Light Rail Transit. The role involves coordinating various stakeholders, ensuring project delivery on time and within budget, and applying project management principles effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in planning, design and construction.
• At least 5 years in construction project management.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating project management activities for rail systems.
• Managing internal stakeholders and overall project schedules.
• Tracking risks and project change requests for timely delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Education

4-year university degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Structural Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

SAP

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Requisition ID: 17513
Department: Transit Services Dept.
Service: Rail Construction Program Service
Branch: Rail Systems Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary-Until December 31, 2026
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $102,307.66- $124,480.72 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: Gillin Building, 141 Laurier Avenue
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Transit Services - OC Transpo
Application Close: 27/05/2025

Job Summary

The mandate of the Rail Construction Program is to transform, develop, grow, and sustain Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit Systems as a component of the City of Ottawa’s overall transportation and mobility strategy. The Senior Project Manager will help to manage the City of Ottawa’s oversight of the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit (LRT) multimillion-dollar P3 project.

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing the delivery of rail systems related equipment and infrastructure as well as Safety and Security related projects for Confederation Line East and West and the Trillium Line South extensions.

Responsibilities include:

1. Leading, coordinating, supporting and providing subject matter expertise in Project Management activities for the delivery of various projects related to rail systems and safety and security and testing and commissioning.
2. Management of internal stakeholders (procurement, OCT, etc) in the delivery of these projects.
3. Managing overall schedule for Rail Systems Branch, and budget tracking.
4. Managing and coordination of requirement management process for branch as well as key branch deliverables.
5. Managing issues, tracking risks, and project change requests and project reporting to ensure successful and on-time project delivery.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

Completion of 4-year university degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Structural Engineering, or Architecture, from a recognized university.

Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in the discipline of planning, design and construction of projects, including a minimum of 5 years construction project management experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in Light Rail
• Experience with SAP-PS

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) OR Licensed Architect with Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) is desirable.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset.

LEED AP (Accredited Professional) with Green Building Certification Inc. (GBCI) is an asset.

Knowledge

• Current engineering, accessibility and building renewal planning, design, construction and rehabilitation methods and practices;
• Related codes and standards, including legislation, regulations, codes and by-laws pertaining to design, construction, environmental assessment, health and safety, accessibility, project management, Ontario Building Code, Accessibility for the Built Environment, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Canadian Green Building Council, LEED, Environmental Assessment Act, Ontario Fire Codes, etc.
• Processes for developing quote calls, RFQs and RFPs including tendering process and bid review.
• Current construction materials, methods, processes; conducting site inspections for resolving on-site problems.
• Application of project management principles, including work breakdown structures, cost control, and reporting for complex projects.
• Computer applications related to project management, including SAP.
• Protocols for preparing reports and public consultation.
• Managing concurrent complex projects to completion on time and within budget.
• Managing activities with consultants, contractors, and external agencies.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and practices.

Competencies, Skills And Abilities

Core Behaviours

Defines the City's expectations of employee behaviour, reflecting the City's culture and values.

Leadership Competencies

Key competencies for leaders to achieve organizational objectives and foster a supportive culture.

What You Need To Know

• Language Requirement: English (oral, reading, writing)
• Experience and training may substitute academic requirements.
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We thank all applicants. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City promotes diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, non-binary persons, and others.

Applicants may self-identify as a member of employment equity groups.

The City provides accommodations upon request during the hiring process.