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.
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 GO Expansion program has the objective of building an enhanced commuter rail network to meet the corporate mandate and business objectives while adhering to Metrolinxs highest standards for safety efficiency and legal/regulatory/policy compliance while delivering excellent customer experience. The Utilities and DD&I Lakeshores Specialized Delivery team Project Manager will be responsible for ongoing Due Diligence Investigations & Utility Relocations required for the capital build of the GO Expansion project within the Lakeshores Corridor. Reporting to the Manageryou will support and oversee consultants and contractors work and will actively manage all activities to ensure achievement of objectives according to defined timelines budget and approved project deliverables.
What will I be doing
- Ensures the project is progressing by completing assigning and monitoring daytoday tasks and providing updates to management.
- Coordinates with external stakeholders (e.g. municipalities transit authorities government agencies and property owners) on resolution of design issues timelines deliverables changes and other issues impacting project progress quality cost and safety.
- Identifies monitors mitigates and escalates issues that can potentially put the success of the project at risk.
- Coordinates the preparation and review of estimates for studies design construction and contingency costs.
- Ensures an approved schedule is developed maintained and updated throughout the project lifecycle. Ensures that only approved work scope is delivered by the project and that the project lifecycle is completed within budget.
- Performs full project lifecycle project management role and responsibilities within a collaborative minded project team on a complex dynamic and highrisk project.
- Serves as technical specialist on studies as well as design and construction matters protecting the interests of the public and Metrolinx in the delivery of a highquality product.
- Provides administrative design editing technical estimating and priority direction to staff and personnel assigned to individual projects through all project stages.
- Works with a multidisciplinary team comprised of employees delivery partner consultants and contractors to deliver highquality product and service and oversees the daytoday delivery of project team members involved in the coordination and administration of project elements.
- Coordinates a number of complex tasks under pressure to meet schedule and budget commitments.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need
- Completion of a degree in Engineering or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects and stakeholders preferably involving planning design construction and commissioning of transit stations facilities heavy Railway infrastructure including electric traction bridges structures and related works.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario is an asset.
- Project management experience to manage assigned multidisciplinary projects of high value and complexity and supervise staff engaged in all stages of project management from start to closeout.
- Must have a valid Ontario Class G drivers licence as this role willrequire you to visit construction sites (approximately 5%).
- Demonstrated project management skills and experience to manage staff involved in complex projects under pressure to meet schedule budget and quality requirements.
- Knowledge of construction standards and procedures applicable to an operating Railway environment. Organizational interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills to coordinate complex multidisciplinary projects under pressure to meet schedule and budget commitments.
- Knowledge of Progressive Design Build (PDB) or other collaborative project delivery models is an asset.
Dont Meet Every Requirement
If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt 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 equitydeserving 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
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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 timesensitive 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.
For Internal applicants with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy the internal recruitment process has changed for nonunion roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the
policybefore submitting your application. 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.
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