Senior Project Manager

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.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to provide comprehensive engineering and project management services associated with the delivery of the Rapid Transit Operations program. Project deliverables and technical input. Responsible for project deliverables and technical input.

What will I be doing?

• Manages the efficient delivery of light rail and subways infrastructure elements through project activities
• Assists with development and assessment of operations relating to the delivery and implementation of light rapid transit corridor infrastructure
• Participates in the development of design proposals and evaluates and recommends RFP/RFQ submissions; manages In-Market activities, including Contractor Requests for Information, and reviews submissions during project design phase

• Delivers projects from initial conception through commissioning and transfer to Operations within scope, on budget and on schedule; oversees project activities to ensure compliance with good project management and construction practices as well as corporate design standards and applicable municipal, provincial and federal codes

• Monitors objectives related to engineering, design standards/design review, technical specifications, document control, budget and work breakdown structures, project schedules, resource prioritization, and staffing requirements

• Manages contractors’ construction plans and schedules for completeness, workability, and alignment with contract documents; oversees contractors’ compliance to all contract provisions, including monitoring the contractor safety, quality, environmental compliance, cost, and schedule performance
• Communicates effectively with agencies, and other external stakeholders to define requirements, develop project implementation plans and monitor compliance for light railway infrastructure corridors; delivers proper ongoing communication and consultation with external stakeholders and elected officials

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• A University degree in Engineering and registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario is an asset. PMP certification is strongly desired.
• Demonstrated years of progressively responsible experience in capital project management and implementation, including at least five years of experience managing large, complex, multi-year transit projects, preferably for light rail transit, tunneling, underground stations, storage and maintenance facilities, operating system and related works.
• Certifications or Designations: If driving is a requirement of the role, a valid Ontario Class ‘G’ driver’s license is required to travel to various site locations, meetings, operational facilities, etc. Must meet and maintain 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:

Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact 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.