Project Manager

Metrolinx

5d•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. This role is an in‑office position (5 days per week) based at our 130 Adelaide Street location. 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. 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. Our Specialized Delivery team with Go Expansion is looking for a Project Manager, Signalling to join the team! You will lead and provide management and oversight to corridor capital infrastructure projects across the network from concept to completion ensuring completion on time and within the approved budget.

Requirements

Completion of a degree in Applied Science, Engineering, or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
Project management principles and practices, including budget and schedule controls, to lead and direct cross functional teams and consultants engaged in simultaneous projects (e.g. development, project progress, related staff, and project resources) and monitor project activities for adherence to timelines, budgets, and project performance objectives.
Experience with vendor management to evaluate project tenders and review consultant proposals.
Knowledge of budgetary processes and cost and schedule management
Knowledge of railway corridor infrastructure and related construction projects
Problem solving skills to analyze issues and provide solutions during the project lifecycle.
Influencing skills to establish effective working relationships, negotiate, and deal with a variety of contacts, both internal and external to the organization; along with the ability to gain cooperation from individuals not under direct authority.
Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to present complex and/or new ideas with clarity and simplicity to liaise with all levels within the organization and on construction sites.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience providing comprehensive project management services associated with the planning, design, and delivery of Train Control System, station infrastructure, and related work is an asset

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, coordinating, and delivering railway signaling projects, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope.
Plan, coordinate and ensure site access with rail corridor access team are successful
Foster a collaborative team environment, encouraging innovation, continuous learning, and high performance.
Prepare and maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, progress reports, and technical records.
Identify and report project risks or issues and collaborate with senior team members to develop solutions.
Prepare and present project updates and technical documentation for leadership.
Manage project risks, troubleshooting issues to minimize impact on safety and operations.
Plan, set objectives and control activities during the development phase and execution of the project in conjunction with the design integration and means and methods construction teams.
Manage all aspects related to internal and external stakeholders as the project moves through its life cycle. Ensuring review timelines, comments and integration of these comments are met and agreed.
Drive the integration of all disciplines supporting the design and execution of the work.
Manage critical paths/milestones, by monitoring mechanisms for projects (e.g., budget, schedule, scope, quality); regularly reports to Manager on project status.
Promote a safe and healthy work environment; ensure project teams, contractors and trades comply with health, safety and environmental standards that meet or exceed legislated requirements.
Heavily involved in construction planning to ensure operations of live rail corridor is maintained and identification of key risks and opportunities to deliver project.