Metrolinx Looking for Project Manager – Ontario Line South Civil at Greater Toronto Area, Canada Full Time

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 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.

Seize the opportunity to lead as a Project Manager for the Ontario Line South Civil project! We’re seeking an innovative professional to drive civil, stations, and tunnel work across the vibrant southern portion of the multi-billion-dollar Ontario Line project. This role is your ticket to being a key influencer in ensuring the successful delivery of this ground-breaking project, overseeing activities encompassing engineering, design, and construction.

The successful candidate will operate within a matrix reporting structure, with functional reporting (organization-related) to the Senior Project Manager, Ontario Line South Civil, and with day-to-day operational reporting (project-related) to one of the Station Project Managers, fostering a collaborative environment for seamless project execution.

What will I be doing?

• Work seamlessly in a collaborative One Team environment with a project team comprised of both Metrolinx and non-Metrolinx employees. Foster a unified approach, leveraging the diverse skills and perspectives within the team for optimal project outcomes.
• Navigate and resolve complex project issues and risks, fostering effective conflict resolution and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Drive the efficient delivery of project elements, from detailed design and contract document preparation to construction, contract management, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor and achieve objectives related to engineering, design standards, technical specifications, document control, budget, work breakdown structures, project schedules, resource prioritization, and staffing requirements.
• Ensure contractors’ plans align with contract documents, overseeing compliance with provisions and maintaining a focus on safety, quality, environmental compliance, cost, and schedule performance.
• Forge effective communication with agencies, utility companies, and external stakeholders, defining requirements and developing project implementation plans.
• Take charge of complete start-to-closeout project management to meet corporate commitments.
• Provide guidance and direction to staff and personnel assigned to the project, covering administrative, design, editing, technical, estimating, commissioning, and priority aspects.
• Manage site reviews and audits, ensuring contractors and consultants adhere to contracts and maintain a safe working environment.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Hold a degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, preferably within the public sector
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or partial completion is a distinct asset.
• Knowledge of P3 contracting methods and project agreements.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of construction engineering, construction processes, and value engineering.
• Familiarity with Contract Law, Construction Liens Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, and the Professional Engineers Act.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to present complex ideas with clarity and simplicity, fostering collaboration across all organizational levels and with specialists from various sectors.
• Possess a valid Ontario Class ‘G’ driver’s license to travel to various site locations, meetings, operational facilities, etc., meeting and maintaining the corporate standard for a good driving record.

Don’t 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 just 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: 416-202-5601 or email hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com .

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.

For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.

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.