Construction Management Field Manager

Metrolinx

6h•Onsite

About The Position

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. In-Person Requirement – This role is an in person position (rotating shift schedule including nights and/or weekends) based on site. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in person co creation, relationship building, and hands on partnership with leaders across the organization. We offer flexibility in start and end times while maintaining core business hours for shared availability across the team. CPG’s 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. Our Capital Project Group within GO/UP is looking for multiple Construction Management Field Manager to join the team! Reporting to the Senior Manager of the Construction Management Field, the Construction Manager Field will provide field construction management support to the Delivery Teams (DTs), Contractors and Corridor Leads on the GO Expansion program. You will use your experience in health and safety, work planning, quality and site observation to drive a culture of best-practice construction management on GO Expansion. You will oversee the safe delivery of construction projects within your designated project portfolio such as, signals, stations and track.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in an Engineering or Construction Management, Planning, or Architecture field or a related field, specialized certification, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
Demonstrates experience in public or private sector construction management services in infrastructure projects, including transportation, transit, highways and/or building/facilities projects. Experience as a construction manager in the rail sector, either stations, tracks, bridges, overhead catenary systems, signaling or communications.
Experience in construction management, construction contracts administration, fieldwork, and construction inspections.
A valid Ontario Class G driver’s license is required to travel to various site locations. Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record.
Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with input from leadership.
Must have demonstrated experience effectively relaying and receiving critical and technical information (written and verbal) to varied audiences.
Must have a good understanding of multi-discipline engineering and construction projects.
Expert ability to work collaboratively in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) certification and/or qualification will be considered an asset.
A valid Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) license recognized by the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Metrolinx Health & Safety (H&S) to act as a safety role model across an assigned department of delivery works.
Identify and mitigate construction resources and other constraints.
Walks the construction sites, evaluates design information, and reviews drawings and specifications.
Identifies any deficiencies and non-conformances with the contract and construction documents and ensures any appropriate documentation is prepared.
Coordinates and assists in reviewing and analyzing the completed site progress reports for comprehensive and high-quality photo and quantity logs and recorded site activities.
Support the Senior Manager in recommending changes to project delivery plans and identifying areas of improvement to be implemented in relevant business and operating processes.
Support positive collaboration through strong working relationships and communication between business units and departments.
Represent the field construction management team at meetings with stakeholders, such as consultants, vendors, Metrolinx executives, and senior management, to provide construction input associated with the field construction service improvement projects or service extensions.
Contribute to the development, recommendation, and implementation of scope, policies, and plans with construction management, standards, technical requirements, infrastructure and system development, constructability design reviews, change management, and Request for Proposals or Request for Quotes (RFPs or RFQs), in conjunction with established KPIs.
Support the Senior Manager in leading the development of operational plans for the functional operation of the field construction management by providing actionable recommendations on strategies and implementation options.
Monitor various projects’ construction progress in delivering the assigned program delivery portfolio’s objectives on time, within budget, and achieving anticipated business results.
Monitors risks, constraints, and contingencies to avoid additional project costs, penalties and delays and makes recommendations regarding changes and risks.
Develops an analysis of the construction progress of the assigned portfolio of projects gathered through meetings, reports, contractor submission reviews, and schedules.