The Civils Testing and Commissioning Senior PM

ENGINEERINGUK; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Civils Testing and Commissioning Senior Project Manager to lead critical testing and commissioning efforts on a major rapid transit project. This role involves managing a team and ensuring that all testing processes align with safety and operational readiness requirements. You will be pivotal in driving integration across civil works while addressing potential risks and ensuring timely documentation. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety, integrity, and client focus, and contribute to transformative projects that impact communities positively.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in civils testing and commissioning for large rapid transit projects.
• Proven project management skills in managing large-scale transit initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractor's testing and commissioning team to meet milestones safely.
• Drive integration across civil works and systems for project success.

Skills

Civils Testing and Commissioning

Project Management

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Job description

The Civils Testing and Commissioning Senior PM

Position Status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in May subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

The Project:

Reporting to the testing and commissioning director, the civils testing and commissioning senior project manager will lead the testing and commissioning, and entry into service of the civils works on Scarborough Subway Extension project. This position will manage a team of Metrolinx staff, consultants and contractors to deliver the Testing and Commissioning workstream.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You'll Be Responsible For:

• Assisting with the oversight of the contractor's testing and commissioning team to ensure milestones are met without compromising safety or quality.
• Assisting with the development of a progressive handover approach so testing is phased and not bottlenecked by civil works delays.
• Driving integration across civil works and systems across the project.
• Ensuring the contractor's civils testing and commissioning processes align with system assurance, operational readiness, and safety case requirements.
• Validating that test reports, commissioning certificates, and safety approvals are properly documented before service trials.
• Working closely with the independent safety assessor (ISA) to review safety-related test results and certification readiness.
• Proactively addressing testing risks related to civil delays, design changes, or system integration issues.
• Ensuring the contractor's testing and commissioning schedule is properly phased with construction completion and system installation.
• Ensuring civils operations & maintenance (O&M) teams are engaged early for operator training, trial running, and final acceptance.
• Supporting the final approval for system readiness, ensuring all commissioning requirements are closed out before revenue service.
• Ensuring all testing and commissioning documentation, certifications, and as-built records are completed.
• Managing testing and commissioning interfaces and dependencies across all asset groups (including facilities and civils).
• Leading the handover of civils assets to stakeholders such as TTC, City of Toronto and/or Metrolinx AMM (asset management and maintenance).
• Supporting the operational readiness task force.

You'll Need To Have:

• Significant civils testing and commissioning experience on large scale rapid transit projects.
• Significant project management experience on large scale rapid transit projects.
• Experience leading a team of technical professionals and managing contractor's testing and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of civil works related to rapid transit projects.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing the competing objectives of many external and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience managing a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including municipalities and third-party utility providers.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.