Project Manager, Track

Metrolinx•Canada,

11h•CA$93,798 - CA$127,484•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. Our Capital Projects Group (CPG) 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 Track department within the GO/UP division is looking for a Project Manager to join the team! This role will provide technical expertise and administration of planning, engineering, design, and construction of transit infrastructure projects. The Project Manager will provide site presence, conduct site walks, verify progress, and document conditions. As well, assist with RFI and submittal processing and maintain workflow continuity during transition periods and supporting with documentation needs.

Requirements

Completion of a degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business, Architecture or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
Demonstrated experience in managing projects involving planning, design, construction, and commissioning of large scale and complex industrial, commercial, or institutional works.
Demonstrated project management skills and experience to manage complex projects under pressure to meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
Knowledge of contract law, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and construction standards and procedures applicable to operating Railway environment.
Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation and strong communication skills to liaise with all levels within the organization and on construction sites.
A valid Ontario Class G driver’s license is required to travel to various site locations regularly. Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record.
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in transit facilities, heavy Railway infrastructure, bridges, structures, and related works is considered an asset.
Knowledge of procurement processes, particularly Design and Build/Joint Venture, Construction Manager at Risk would be an asset, in order to identify opportunities for improvements and cost savings, and budget management skills to plan and monitor departmental budgets.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; Certified Engineering Technician (CET), Licensed Architect (OAA) designations or P.Eng. designation (or partial completion) is an asset

Responsibilities

Manage assigned projects from project initiation and definition through design, procurement, construction, testing/commissioning and closeout.
Establish and maintain project scope, schedule, budget, risk, issue and change management processes.
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, including key railway access, possession, outage and construction windows.
Coordinate project interfaces between engineering, construction, operations, maintenance, safety, procurement, commercial and external stakeholders.
Identify and proactively manage project risks, particularly those associated with brownfield conditions, unknown existing infrastructure, railway operations, access constraints and constructability.
Support development of project execution strategies and construction methodologies appropriate to an operating railway environment.
Coordinate special trackwork procurement, engineering, fabrication, delivery and installation activities, including management of long-lead items and supplier interfaces.
Monitor project cost performance, commitments, forecasts, changes and contingency utilization.
Lead project meetings, reporting, issue resolution and stakeholder communications.
Support construction readiness, commissioning, handover and transition into operations/maintenance.
Escalate material risks and decisions to the Director and appropriate governance forums.