Project Manager, Subway Communications Systems

What will I be doing

• Manage the delivery of Communications and Integrated Control Systems of the subway extensions and their related interfaces throughout the project life cycle including reference concept design phase inmarket phase development phase and implementation phase.
• Manage the construction and testing and commissioning activities with Contractors as it relates to Communications and Integrated Control Systems.
• Oversee the implementation of and compliance by Contractor with contractual requirements as they relate to Communications and Integrated Control Systems.
• Conduct site visits as needed to oversee and supervise Contractor works for compliance with contractual requirements.
• Support the Manager with directing and leading the Technical Advisor Delivery Partner and the Contractor through all stages of the Progressive Design Build (PDB) Contract(s).
• Provide input to the evaluation/negotiation/resolution of contract changes and contractors claims.
• Reviews and approves the contractors schedule and updates with participation from the project team members as required.
• Participate in comment resolution meetings with Technical Advisors Delivery Partner Stakeholders and the Contractor to facilitate an early resolution of key issues.
• Provide direction supervision training and guidance to consultants under direct supervision.
• Review and evaluate consultant studies reports design proposals specifications and contract documents to meet established policies procedures and standards.
• Communicate regularly with various internal and external stakeholders partners government representatives contractors and vendors to advise communicate educate negotiate and/or persuade on issues within scope of responsibility.
• Develop and manage relationships and partnership to ensure affected internal and external parties are consulted and informed by liaising with technical advisor stakeholder engagement team.
• Support the administration and management of relevant agreements budgets and contracts; reviews and approves expenditures and service standards.
• Support development of processes procedures team workflows and structures to create greater performance efficiency and excellence.
• Support the development and implementation of appropriate processes procedures and measures to ensure that all safety regulatory and legal requirements related to the areas of responsibility are fulfilled.
• Ensure full compliance with all external regulatory agencies and partners required permits and approval heightens awareness of the priority Metrolinx places on safety and represents Metrolinx with regulators as required.
• Report and escalate issues found through the submittals reviews that may have a significant impact on the project scope budget or schedule in a timely manner.
• Review and assist with administration of consultant contracts during all stages of project development/ implementation including scope cost schedule and resource management; approves tasks sheets work plans progress reports and invoice payments; analyzes and manages performance monthly expenditures and budgetary constraints.
• Liaise with other project delivery team disciplines such as civil or architectural to ensure comprehensive integration with other systems and nonsystems facility infrastructure elements.
• Support the project team in the identification and development of project scope and requirements project controls schedule and budget management contract administration quality and risk management progress monitoring/ reporting and change management.

• Completion of a degree in Engineering or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrates progressive experience in the transportation and/or public transit sector
• Project Management experience managing/leading technical staff and/or managing complex projects preferably for passenger rail transit underground stations portals and related works.
• . designation would be an asset.
• Achievement of a project management certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) would be an asset.
• Knowledge or experience in Communications Systems SCADA and related automation and control systems.
• Knowledge or experience in Subway or light rail electrical and mechanical systems is an asset.
• Knowledge of Design Bid Build (DBB) P3 and/or Progressive Design Build (PDB) Contract Administration is an asset.
• Knowledge of construction management practices and principles including familiarity with claims management is an asset.
• Experience in stakeholder management related to design or construction of Communications and Integrated Control Systems of subway or light rail transit systems.
• Experience and knowledge of subway or light rail transit system planning design and delivery would be an asset.
• Knowledge of municipal TTC Metrolinx and other national or international rail and transit standards would be an asset.
• Experience in project management principles and practices including budget and schedule controls to lead and direct cross functional teams and consultants and monitor project activities for adherence to timelines budgets and project performance objectives.
• Knowledge of identification and management of project risks and mitigations.
• Analytical and problemsolving skills to monitor contractor performance and contract compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and contact terms and conditions and to proactively develop contingency.
• Knowledge of Contract Law the Occupational Health and Safety Act Environmental Assessment Act and railway infrastructure construction and construction practices.