Vice President, Rolling Stock & Systems

Metrolinx • Toronto, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ontario Line subway project is seeking a Vice President, Rolling Stock & Systems to lead a diverse team that has oversight of technical, civil and systems design, as well as construction and implementation of the scope under the Ontario Line’s Rolling Stock, Systems, Operations and Maintenance (RSSOM) contract. The Vice President will be accountable for ensuring designs and construction are compliant, safe, and meet the delivery needs of the project, while also ensuring cost efficiency and control. RSSOM serves as the central integration contract across the Ontario Line project, designing and constructing the operations, maintenance and storage facility, and designing, supplying, operating and maintaining the rolling stock and all track and systems, including communications and automated train control. This role is an in-office position based at our 2 Queen Street East 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in capital project management and implementation, including at least five years of experience managing large, complex, multi-year transit projects
• Completion of a degree in Engineering /Architecture/Planning or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent.
• Experience with P3 contracts is required.
• Project management and coordination skills to provide senior leadership and oversight to staff and project teams within budget and schedule restraints and monitor project performance against business objectives.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of construction engineering, construction processes and value engineering.
• Leadership skills, including interpersonal, presentation, communication, negotiation, and consensus building, and ability to manage a diverse group of project specialists and consultants to accomplish the goals of the agency within established scopes, schedules, and budgets.

Nice To Haves

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the Province of Ontario or Architect (O.A.A) in the Province of Ontario is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Delivers project from design and construction through to commissioning and bringing in to service on budget and on schedule, in accordance with good project management and construction practices.
• Acts as the Contracting Authority Representative for the RSSOM contract, serving as the accountable lead with signing authority, directly managing the relationship with the Project Company and ensuring contractual obligations, performance requirements, and risk allocations are effectively administered and enforced.
• Navigates governance processes across the RSSOM contract and within the Ontario Line project, ensuring issues and decisions are brought forward appropriately, approvals are obtained, and direction is sought to support project delivery.
• Ensures compliance with Metrolinx and other related design standards and applicable municipal, provincial and federal codes.
• Manages complex project issues and risks, facilitates effective conflict resolution, and communicates with internal and external stakeholders and manages their expectations.
• Prepares and monitors strategic goals and objectives, including engineering, design review, technical performance specifications, construction and delivery of civil works, implementation of systems including fully automated train control, project schedules, resource prioritization, and staffing requirements.
• Provides strategic advice to the Executive Vice President, Ontario Line, and the Metrolinx Senior Management Team on all RSSOM project matters.

Benefits

• We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment.
• We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and other applicable legislation so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email [email protected]

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive