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.
Our Yonge North Subway Extension Office (YNSE) is looking for an experienced Managerto join theUnderground Segment to manage contractors and contracts and conduct cost-analyses to deliver the project. Reporting into the Sr. Project Manager the Manager manages assigned projects of high value and complexity and supervises staff involved in the provision and administration of a variety of services for infrastructure projects in a safe timely standardized and cost-effective manner for quality services.
What will I be doing
- Envisions project scope of work initiates prepares and presents for execution terms of reference and subsequent addenda for agreements governing the engagement of consultants
- Provide direction to your Project manager teams under direct supervision with respect to management of complex underground YNSE stations including bus facilities.
- Manages consultants tasks work plans and performances with respect to the Reference Concept Design and technical documentation preparation such as PSOS.
- Performs complete start to close-out project management on selected complex high-risk projects as required to meet corporate commitments and KPIs with or without staff delegation.
- Facilitate preparation of technical studies produced by technical advisor manage review process and obtain leadership decisions in line with project design and construction baseline budget and schedule.
- 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.
- Assist the Senior Project Manager in directing and leading the TA (Technical Advisor) developing Project Agreement Documents for the Progressive Design Build (PDB) Contract(s) through all stages and phases of the project and in engagement and interface with third party stakeholders such as municipalities and transit agencies.
- Manage and coordinate concept preliminary or detail design alternatives with the projects Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Partners.
- Provide assistance in the evaluation/negotiation/resolution of contract changes.
- Review project schedule updates construction estimates scope definition and changes and technical advisors monthly progress.
- Review for completeness and scope definition of the RCD documents for U/G stations.
- Monitor property taking impact along entire YNSE corridor.
- Monitor the impact and construction sequencing related to critical municipal utilities which are interfering with U/G station boxes.
- Facilitate resolutions and agreement with municipalities with regards to planning and public realm interventions.
- Liaise with MX traffic team and third-party stakeholders for monitoring the impact of traffic staging during U/G station construction.
- Facilitate the process of establishing ROW and setback requirements with planning departments from various municipalities YNSE line wide.
- Reviews contract tender documents and recommends tender bids for contract awards
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need
- Completion of a degree in Architectural Engineering or a related discipline -- or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent
- Experience successfully managing a team
- Demonstrates years experience in projects construction management including at least four years of experience managing large complex multi-year transit projects preferably for passenger rail transit underground stations storage and maintenance facilities and related works.
- Knowledge of railway corridor infrastructure and related construction projects is preferred but not required.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or partial completion is an asset.
- Registration or in process as a Professional Engineer or Architect in the Province of Ontario is an asset.
- Detailed knowledge of construction management practices and principles including familiarity with Contractor management is essential
- Prior experience with any aspect of design construction and commissioning of multi-disciplinary transit projects such as LRT or Subway lines is strongly desired.
- Prior experience with municipalities and transit agencies is an asset.
- Knowledge of municipal TTC Metrolinx and other national or international rail and transit standards is strongly desired.
- Familiarity with functionality of the York Region GO and TTC bus operations is preferred.
- Organizational interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills to coordinate complex multi-disciplinary projects under pressure to meet schedule and budget commitments.
- Knowledge of Design Bid Build (DBB) Design Build Finance (DBF) and/or Progressive Design Build (PDB) Contract Administration P3 AFP is required.
- Strong problem solving and influencing skills to establish effective working relationships negotiate and deal with a variety of contacts both internal and external to the organization; along with the ability to gain cooperation from individuals not under direct authority.
- Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to present complex and/or new ideas with clarity and simplicity and to liaise with all levels within and outside the organization and with specialists across multiple sectors.
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 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
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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 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.
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