Senior Project Manager, Third-Party Coordination, Scarborough Subway Extension
Job Location:
Scarborough - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
23 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
20 August 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Torontos 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 inoffice position based at our 100 Consilium place Scarborough location. Our team is highly collaborative and much of our work benefits from inperson cocreation relationshipbuilding and handson partnership with leaders across the organization.
CPGs 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.
The Scarborough Subway Extension (SSE) is being delivered using the Progressive Design Build Model which is now in its implementation phase. This transformational transit project is in need of a Senior Project Manager Third-Party Coordination in order to continue to drive the SSE forward with its key partners and stakeholders in a manner that is built on a foundation of trust respect collaboration and reasonableness. The Senior Project Manager Third-Party Coordination will lead a skilled team in working together with project staff external transit partners and stakeholders to deliver on intended project and third-party benefits and outcomes on time on schedule on budget and with a safety-first mindset.
WhatwillIbe doing
- Leading a team of subject matter experts in the fields of real estate and land acquisitions infrastructure and utilities traffic and transportation permits and approvals as well as stakeholder management to support the successful delivery of the SSE project.
- Conducting annual internal and external resource planning activities within purview assigned by Director to ensure proportionate resources are available to meet the lifecycle needs of the project within established budget limits.
- Assign coach and manage work plans assignments/deliverables of related disciplines to ensure adherence to timelines achievement of performance objectives and develop and implement action plans to address performance gaps.
- Developing and executing strategies to accelerate SSE design and permitting approvals by relevant authorities having jurisdiction leveraging the tools within the Building Transit Faster Act if and where warranted.
- Facilitate negotiations and timely decision through established governance structure with transit partners to effectively manage project delivery risks.
- Chair and/or be an active participant at established governance tables.
- Maintaining and enhancing risk management framework plans reports and related key performance indicators among accountable disciplines.
- Ensuring timely risk and issues management practices and procedures are implemented by your team and escalated through an established governance structure as may be required with options and recommendations for how to eliminate identified risks or to mitigate and close out active issues expeditiously as the case may be.
- Prepare and present detailed reports and materials for internal and external stakeholder groups as directed as well as work closely with communications staff in the preparation and delivery of various community engagement activities. Participate in briefingsto elected officials and other external stakeholders as required.
- Working 5 days per week from the main project office located at 100 Consilium Place Scarborough.
WhatSkillsandQualificationsDoINeed
- Completionofadegreein Engineering Architecture Urban Planning BusinessAdministration Project Management orarelateddiscipline oracombination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in engineering architecture and project management services associated with the planning design commercial contract administration and construction of transit stations or railway corridor infrastructure.
- Detailed understanding of different procurement strategies delivery methodologies (DBB DB DBFM DBFOM). Experience with collaborative models including Progressive Design Build is an asset.
- Exceptionalprojectmanagementskillstoleadandmanagelarge complex projects. Valid Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset.
- Advanced experience in project risk management frameworks and methodologies.
- Knowledge of the Building Transit Faster Act.
- Strong stakeholder management and negotiating skills to navigate between multiple parties with differing perspectives along with interpersonal skills to develop collaborative relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with stakeholders and achieve milestones in a multi-stakeholder multi-disciplinary environment.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic relationships to work across division and with internal and external stakeholders/clients.
- Superior interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and transit partners.
- A valid Ontario Class G drivers license is required to travel to various site locations.
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: or email.
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.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC