Project Manager (Rail Delivery)
Top Benefits
About the role
Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.
Project Delivery manages large, complex public infrastructure projects using a variety of contracting models, notably the public-private partnership (P3) approach to procurement and delivery. The P3 model leverages private sector financing and expertise in building public infrastructure with the objective of delivering projects on schedule and within approved budgets. The current project pipeline is valued at more than $35 billion in estimated design and construction costs.
Job Purpose The role is responsible for managing the procurement and/or implementation of Rail Delivery projects through Public-Private Partnerships (P3).
To succeed in this role, the incumbent will have sound stakeholder management skills and experience finding positive solutions to complex issues with clients and diverse teams of project consultants and specialists. Advanced presentation, consultation, negotiation, influencing and consensus building skills are also required. Experience negotiating claims, disputes, scope changes and other compliance and contractual matters on major projects is also required.
What You Will Do
- Manage the implementation of one of the largest subway infrastructure programs in the world and oversee multiple aspects of the project.
- Deliver the Ontario Line – South Civil project through a Public-Private-Partnerships (P3) model.
- Identify and analyze potential commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies through establishment of contractual regimes, commercial processes and procedures.
- Influence and lead innovation and apply strategic problem solving to create mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Provide commercial support in contract management and in preparation of narratives and entitlement documentation and resolution of claims and/or disputes.
- Assist the project teams in development, understanding and interpretation of the contract language.
- Manage commercial aspects on behalf of Infrastructure Ontario and in preparation, negotiation and finalization of project agreements that align the interests of private sector partners with Government objectives.
- Lead presentations to demonstrate new concepts or seek approvals, including briefings for senior management and both internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead point in coordinating with various internal and external team members to establish agendas, processes and procedures to advance business objectives and project outcomes.
- Manage the project through construction, commissioning and to the final transfer of responsibility to operations.
What We Are Looking For
- Substantial hands-on experience managing complex major infrastructure projects.
- Experience or education in Architecture, Engineering or other relevant discipline.
- Experience with analyzing claims and preparing settlement strategy documents for senior leadership. Thorough knowledge of contract structuring and legal requirements of contracts.
- Experience leading and managing large teams to control direction of scope and manage ongoing project discussions with stakeholders.
- Prior experience of contract assembly and/or administration of various procurement models and contract forms is preferred.
- Able to effectively engage with senior management and team members across the organization with an ability to manage leaders confidently.
What We Offer
- Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
- A Defined Contribution Pension Plan, with Infrastructure Ontario contributing the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary and will also match any employee contribution up to an additional 5% of their annual salary. To provide further options for planning and saving for the future, IO offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account to eligible employees.
- A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
- A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.
- Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.
- Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and licence fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role.
- Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs
- A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.
We offer a competitive salary range of $110,900 to $143,600 (PM3 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.
This posting will close on March 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm .
Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, knowledge and experience.
This posting is for a current active vacancy. We are actively recruiting to fill this position.
After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.
At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
At Infrastructure Ontario, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application will be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. Please note that final hiring decisions are made solely by our experienced hiring team.
About Infrastructure Ontario
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) is a world class agency that creates value out of the public assets of the province, to build a connected and competitive Ontario. Everything we do is grounded in the idea that if we work with partners in both the public and private sectors, we can create value for taxpayers in ways that others can’t.
We are known for our execution. We bring a seamless “one-stop shop” perspective to turning government decisions into actions, through a range of contracting/commercial models. We take an enterprise-wide view to effectively provide leadership on assets and programs over their full lifecycle.
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Infrastructure Ontario (IO) est un organisme de classe mondiale qui crée de la valeur à partir des biens publics de la province afin de bâtir un Ontario connecté et compétitif. Tout ce que nous faisons est fondé sur l’idée que si nous travaillons avec des partenaires des secteurs public et privé, nous pouvons créer de la valeur pour les contribuables d’une façon que d’autres ne peuvent pas faire.
Nous sommes connus pour notre exécution. Nous apportons une perspective intégrée de « guichet unique » pour transformer les décisions du gouvernement en actions, au moyen d’un éventail de modèles contractuels/commerciaux. Nous adoptons une vision à l’échelle de l’organisation afin de fournir un leadership efficace sur les actifs et les programmes tout au long de leur cycle de vie.
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Project Manager (Rail Delivery)
Top Benefits
About the role
Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.
Project Delivery manages large, complex public infrastructure projects using a variety of contracting models, notably the public-private partnership (P3) approach to procurement and delivery. The P3 model leverages private sector financing and expertise in building public infrastructure with the objective of delivering projects on schedule and within approved budgets. The current project pipeline is valued at more than $35 billion in estimated design and construction costs.
Job Purpose The role is responsible for managing the procurement and/or implementation of Rail Delivery projects through Public-Private Partnerships (P3).
To succeed in this role, the incumbent will have sound stakeholder management skills and experience finding positive solutions to complex issues with clients and diverse teams of project consultants and specialists. Advanced presentation, consultation, negotiation, influencing and consensus building skills are also required. Experience negotiating claims, disputes, scope changes and other compliance and contractual matters on major projects is also required.
What You Will Do
- Manage the implementation of one of the largest subway infrastructure programs in the world and oversee multiple aspects of the project.
- Deliver the Ontario Line – South Civil project through a Public-Private-Partnerships (P3) model.
- Identify and analyze potential commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies through establishment of contractual regimes, commercial processes and procedures.
- Influence and lead innovation and apply strategic problem solving to create mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Provide commercial support in contract management and in preparation of narratives and entitlement documentation and resolution of claims and/or disputes.
- Assist the project teams in development, understanding and interpretation of the contract language.
- Manage commercial aspects on behalf of Infrastructure Ontario and in preparation, negotiation and finalization of project agreements that align the interests of private sector partners with Government objectives.
- Lead presentations to demonstrate new concepts or seek approvals, including briefings for senior management and both internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead point in coordinating with various internal and external team members to establish agendas, processes and procedures to advance business objectives and project outcomes.
- Manage the project through construction, commissioning and to the final transfer of responsibility to operations.
What We Are Looking For
- Substantial hands-on experience managing complex major infrastructure projects.
- Experience or education in Architecture, Engineering or other relevant discipline.
- Experience with analyzing claims and preparing settlement strategy documents for senior leadership. Thorough knowledge of contract structuring and legal requirements of contracts.
- Experience leading and managing large teams to control direction of scope and manage ongoing project discussions with stakeholders.
- Prior experience of contract assembly and/or administration of various procurement models and contract forms is preferred.
- Able to effectively engage with senior management and team members across the organization with an ability to manage leaders confidently.
What We Offer
- Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
- A Defined Contribution Pension Plan, with Infrastructure Ontario contributing the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary and will also match any employee contribution up to an additional 5% of their annual salary. To provide further options for planning and saving for the future, IO offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account to eligible employees.
- A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
- A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.
- Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.
- Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and licence fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role.
- Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs
- A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.
We offer a competitive salary range of $110,900 to $143,600 (PM3 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.
This posting will close on March 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm .
Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, knowledge and experience.
This posting is for a current active vacancy. We are actively recruiting to fill this position.
After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.
At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
At Infrastructure Ontario, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application will be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. Please note that final hiring decisions are made solely by our experienced hiring team.
About Infrastructure Ontario
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) is a world class agency that creates value out of the public assets of the province, to build a connected and competitive Ontario. Everything we do is grounded in the idea that if we work with partners in both the public and private sectors, we can create value for taxpayers in ways that others can’t.
We are known for our execution. We bring a seamless “one-stop shop” perspective to turning government decisions into actions, through a range of contracting/commercial models. We take an enterprise-wide view to effectively provide leadership on assets and programs over their full lifecycle.
--
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) est un organisme de classe mondiale qui crée de la valeur à partir des biens publics de la province afin de bâtir un Ontario connecté et compétitif. Tout ce que nous faisons est fondé sur l’idée que si nous travaillons avec des partenaires des secteurs public et privé, nous pouvons créer de la valeur pour les contribuables d’une façon que d’autres ne peuvent pas faire.
Nous sommes connus pour notre exécution. Nous apportons une perspective intégrée de « guichet unique » pour transformer les décisions du gouvernement en actions, au moyen d’un éventail de modèles contractuels/commerciaux. Nous adoptons une vision à l’échelle de l’organisation afin de fournir un leadership efficace sur les actifs et les programmes tout au long de leur cycle de vie.