Transit Capital Projects Lead

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work approach

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined pension plan

Job summary

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead complex, multi-year capital projects across initiation to close-out. You will represent the TTC, drive objectives, and oversee projects valued at roughly $10M–$15M annually, coordinating engineers, contractors and government partners to deliver on time and within budget.

With a background in engineering/construction and strong leadership, you will prepare business cases, monitor schedules, and manage risk while

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Full membership in Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) is an asset.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
• Extensive experience managing heavy construction, infrastructure, transit, or large multi-disciplinary capital projects.
• Familiarity with signaling systems and components.
• Experience overseeing scope, budgets, schedules, contract administration, construction execution, and commissioning activities.
• Experience preparing tender documents, consultant assignments, and construction contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-disciplinary engineering and construction projects.
• Proven experience managing large-scale capital projects, multiple stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Experience negotiating contract changes, resolving claims, and managing project risks.
• Proficiency with project management software, scheduling tools, and MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and make timely decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to fostering safe, inclusive workplaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex, multi-year capital projects from initiation through design, procurement, construction, and close-out.
• Act as the TTC's representative, exercising project management authority to achieve objectives.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent capital projects and contracts valued around $10M-$15M yearly.
• Define scope, budgets, schedules, and deliverables aligned with priorities.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders across the project lifecycle.
• Oversee engineering design, tender prep, procurement, and construction management.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cost-loaded plans.
• Identify risks and mitigate impacts to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Lead reviews and provide recommendations on scope and budget adjustments.
• Prepare project approvals, business cases, reports, and updates for leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage consultant and contractor performance, including contract admin and change management.

Skills

Plan & organize

Analytical skills

Project management

Office software

Fiscal awareness

Education

Engineering/Construction/PM degree or related

PEO membership (asset)

PMP designation (asset)

Tools

PM software

Scheduling tools

MS Office

Job description

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead complex, multi-year capital projects across initiation to close-out. You will represent the TTC, drive objectives, and oversee projects valued at roughly $10M–$15M annually, coordinating engineers, contractors and government partners to deliver on time and within budget.

With a background in engineering/construction and strong leadership, you will prepare business cases, monitor schedules, and manage risk while