Project Manager, Construction Management Office

Metrolinx

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe, operating GO Transit and UP Express, and the PRESTO fare payment system. They are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario. The company values equity, diversity, and inclusion. This role is an in-office position (5 days per week) based at 130 Adelaide Street, emphasizing in-person collaboration for co-creation, relationship-building, and partnership. The Capital Projects Group (CPG) workforce is dedicated to delivering infrastructure and making a positive impact. The CPG GO & UP Division is hiring a Project Manager to support the Construction Management Office at a programmatic level, overseeing and guiding CM teams in the governance and integration of construction management processes across the CPG GO Expansion (GOE) projects. This position reports to the Senior Manager and will support strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with the centralized team functioning as the ‘Centre of Excellence’ for all construction activities. The Project Manager will ensure CM teams are equipped with necessary training, processes, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

Completion of a degree or diploma in Engineering, Applied Science, Architecture or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
Demonstrated experience in project management, preferably in the public sector
Demonstrated experience in managing projects involving the planning, design, construction, and commissioning in an operating Railway environment or similar environment.
Demonstrated progressive experience in capital project or program management and implementation, including knowledge and understanding of construction engineering, construction processes, and value engineering, and experience in managing large, complex, multi-year projects
Knowledge of program management, planning, budgeting, prioritization, risk and change management principles, methods, and techniques to manage the development, deployment, and implementation program initiatives
Strong problem solving and influencing skills to establish effective working relationships
Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills to articulate and present advice, options, and recommendations to senior management, while working effectively and collaboratively in a large, integrated team environment at all levels
Leadership and management skills to manage and motivate teams and set high standards and clear expectations

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is strongly desired
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Licensed Architect (OAA) designations is an asset
Courses/programs on LEAN or other process improvement certifications, project management, construction management and transportation design are considered an asset

Responsibilities

Apply a program lens to manage and improve the way we deliver projects and initiatives
Supports and manages the CMO central team to ensure alignment with organizational strategic plans, service continuity, and seamless integration across the program.
Champions CMO initiatives, track progress, and identify deficiencies and opportunities for efficiencies, recommending and implementing solutions to maintain high-quality delivery within the CM team.
Collaborate proactively with CPG GOE Project Teams to ensure alignment on a unified vision for excellence in Construction Management.
Supports the development and implementation of appropriate processes, procedures, and measures to ensure that all safety, regulatory and legal requirements related to the areas of responsibility are fulfilled.
Develop and deliver reports and presentations on programmatic initiatives and updates to appropriate levels of management
Work with project delivery teams and internal stakeholders to progress projects or initiatives through various reporting, governance, and approval requirements
Lead and coordinate LEAN initiatives across the program, and support development, transformation and continuous improvement projects
Identify opportunities for innovation, improvement and change, develop solutions, and support with the implementation of opportunities across the CPG program that align with Metrolinx’s strategic plans and mandates