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.

CPG’s 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 Yonge North Subway Extension (YNSE) will extend Line 1 (Yonge-University) roughly 8 km from Finch Station to Markham, Vaughan and Richmond Hill. Reporting to the Underground Delivery Director, the YNSE office is looking to hire a seasoned Senior Project Manager, to join the Underground SRS (“Stations, Rail and Systems)” Team, to lead the delivery and oversee the end-to-end execution of this high-profile, complex transit project under a progressive delivery contract model. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure the project delivers value for money, on time and within budget. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of transit through strategic leadership, collaboration, and innovation.

This position provides comprehensive strategy, project management and constructability services associated with the delivery of the Rapid Transit Implementation program. Responsible for contract and schedule management, construction quality, site safety and security, project financial accountability, project deliverables and technical input to program communications and intergovernmental relations during all stages of construction projects.

The office is located in North York, near Yonge and Finch area. What Will I Be Doing? Functional/Technical

• Manages the efficient delivery of rapid transit infrastructure elements through project activities including preliminary design, detailed design, preparation of contract documents, construction, contract management and commissioning activities; providing strategic leadership and direction across all phases of the project delivery
• Assists with the development and assessment of alternative delivery options to deliver value for money, meet market and business conditions relating to the delivery and implementation of rapid transit infrastructure, where required
• Participates in the evaluation and recommendation of RFP/RFQ submissions; manages In-Market activities, including Contractor Requests for Information, and reviews submissions during project design phase
• Responsible for the delivery of multiple projects from initial conception through commissioning and transfer to Operations within scope, on budget and on schedule; oversees project activities to ensure compliance with good project management and construction practices as well as corporate design standards and applicable municipal, provincial and federal codes
• Manages contractors’ construction plans and schedules for completeness, workability, and alignment with contract documents; oversees contractors’ compliance to all contract provisions, including monitoring the contractor safety, quality, environmental compliance, cost, and schedule performance

Customer/Stakeholder

• Communicates effectively and collaboratively in a progressive contract environment with agencies, municipal partners, third-party developers and other external stakeholders to define requirements, develop project implementation plans and monitor compliance; delivers proper ongoing communication and consultation with external stakeholders and elected officials
• Leads the tendering process and works closely with key stakeholders (e.g. Infrastructure Ontario) to ensure management and completion of key deliverables and representation of Metrolinx interests
• Works in conjunction with Metrolinx’ s other business units, operational divisions and various internal stakeholders

Financial Stewardship

• Manages activities within budget allocations and schedules, including timely reporting of financial and performance results and any significant cost, security, safety, human resources or project management issues
• Ensures that all construction cost estimates, scope of work and scheduled activities are identified, continuously monitored, and clarifications/changes managed properly
• Continuously look for opportunities to optimize delivery to drive value for money, improving budget and schedule
• Actively identifies and monitors risk, actions mitigation measures and contributes to the risk-sharing and commercial frameworks in progressive contracts

People Leadership

• Ensures oversight of Contractors
• Leads staff and consultant project teams in all phases of the project to achieve milestones and deliverables that are consistent with quality standards throughout the full project life cycle
• Manages the Early Works contracts and related processes
• Manages the delivery of design and construction contracts
• Manages a diverse group of professionals, including project specialists and consultants to accomplish the goals of the agency within established scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Manages value engineering, risk assessment, life cycle costing, earned value and constructability reviews
• Mentors and support the development of junior project staff and cross-functional teams.

What Skills & Qualifications Do I Need?

• A University degree in Construction-related field, preferably Engineering
• PMP certification is strongly desired. An MBA or equivalent business/management education is a strong asset.
• Demonstratable and relevant experience in capital project management and implementation, including at least five years of experience managing large, complex, multi-year transit projects, preferably for rapid transit, mining, underground stations, and related works.
• Proven experience in construction delivery and progressive or collaborative contracting models (e.g., PDB, Alliance, CMGC, IPD).
• Advanced knowledge of project management and change management practices; including work planning, monitoring and reporting, change management, risk management, schedule and budget management.
• Strong leadership, communication and team-building skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team/unit as well as cross functional teams and set high standards and clear expectations.
• Effective written, oral, presentation and interpersonal skills to articulate and present advice, options and recommendations to senior management, executives and business clients on projects and technology solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in highly collaborative, agile and dynamic environments.

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.