Job Description 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 CPG Rapid Transit Commercial Management team is looking for multiple Manager(s), Commercial Management – Construction to join the team! You will lead and provide commercial construction support to the in office and onsite Project Delivery Teams, Contractors and Commercial Leads on the delivery of the Ontario Line Subway project.

What will I be doing?

• Oversee financial management processes, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and reporting, to ensure fiscal discipline and transparency.
• Support the development and the execution of the overall strategy for commercial management to ensure successful outcomes and value for money. Including interaction with various internal and external stakeholders (Project Team, Technical Advisors and Third Parties).
• Work closely with field specialists and Project Delivery Team members to collect and review daily site records, including shift reports, safety, quality, staffing, access, and environmental data, ensuring accurate reporting and supporting commercial assessments.
• Provide expertise in contractual interpretation and provide guidance to the alliance in the management of procurement, risk, change orders, timing, notifications, and dealing with disagreements.
• Support commercial leadership and project delivery team by providing feedback and recommendations based on contractual requirements and construction progress.
• Identify emerging problems, reports contractual claims, and leads the management and resolution of legal and/or commercial disputes involving vendors.
• Monitor the storage and maintenance of completed construction records and logs for payment certification and contractual compliance.
• Confirms the completion of regular audits and site visits conducted by specialized subject matter experts (SMEs).

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, engineering, construction management, or a related field. Advanced qualifications (e.g. masters) in business, commercial management, accounting, finance, engineering, are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in roles related to the planning, design, construction, and operation of rail and/or transit infrastructure and services, and related works including experience managing large, complex, multi-year transit projects and/or operational contracts. Experience with P3 projects and/or Progressive models are highly desirable.
• Sound knowledge and proven experience of commercial management and contract administration principles, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Knowledge of contract administration and project delivery using alliance contracting terms & risk transfers and an understanding of relevant contract law/regulations.
• Relevant certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) designation would be an asset.
• Skilled in managing complex stakeholder relationships and fostering collaboration in an alliance environment.
• Highly developed written communication skills to develop briefs and presentations for executive management with a clear and succinct definition of the issues, identifying a priority ranking of issues and providing well-researched and concise answers to anticipated questions; to prepare strategy documents and issue reports.
• Strong verbal communication/consultation skills to facilitate a balance between consultation versus informing of external stakeholders.
• This role will require a regular on site presence at various project office locations within the future Ontario Line subway line

Don’t Meet Every Requirement? If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation 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 so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com .

Application Process All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.