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.
Reporting to the Senior Manager Construction Management Office the Construction Management Office (CMO) Lead will help execute strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with the Construction Management Office role will provide essential support in assisting with the preparation governance and integration of construction management processes across the CPG GO Expansion (GOE) program.
What will I be doing
- Lead / Recommend / Assist in the development and deployment of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) such as Work Planning Standards Red Zone/Green Zone protocols Pre-Construction Information operational risk assessment reviews and other key initiatives ensuring these procedures are properly mapped and adopted by all GO Corridor Teams for program-wide consistency.
- Support the preparation and presentation of delivery change requests as well as assist subject matter experts with the development standardization and documentation of Construction Management processes standards and procedures.
- Integrate multiple corporate requirements into construction conflict management including technical design environmental assessment conditions community and municipal commitments Passenger Charter design excellence and property acquisition conditions.
- Manage relationships with delivery teams external consultants contractors and vendors to ensure performance and products/services meet contractual agreements; conducts regular meetings to discuss progress and resolve issues. Lead forums between conflicting work streams and prepare comprehensive recommendation reports to resolve the conflicting work streams.
- Consult and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to determine and incorporate requirements and obtain sign-off at agreed-upon intervals to ensure projects across the system are developed implemented and integrated consistently efficiently safely and in a coordinated manner.
- Assist with the establishment and implementation of clear construction management plans and approaches to support the adoption of construction management practices and controls across all project portfolios.
- Perform complete start to close-out transformation and change management activities including stakeholder assessment and engagement facilitating the definition of current and futures state operations (people processes technology structure) impact and gap assessment training needs assessment communication and engagement plans and tactics readiness and sustainment plans and adoption assessments.
- Plan develop implement and maintain the CMO Learning and Performance Strategy and Training Roadmaps ensuring that CPG employees have the necessary training to feel confident and competent in executing their assigned work duties.
- Foster a safe and healthy work environment and ensure project teams contractors and trades comply with health safety and environmental standards that meet or exceed legislated requirements.
- Stay current with industry standards regulations rail operations and best practices.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need
- Completion of a degree in applied science engineering or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
- Qualification in Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) is an asset.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) is an asset.
- Demonstrated experience in project/construction management related to the planning design and construction of transit facilities station infrastructure and related works.
- Expert knowledge of Project/Construction management methodologies to manage construction compliance projects from start to completion; knowledgeable of procurement processes to identify opportunities for improvements and cost savings.
- Knowledge of railway corridor infrastructure and related construction projects.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills to evaluate and address contractor and supplier performance issues and recommend improvement plans; to evaluate and address program impediments with the potential to disrupt or jeopardize the project and/or corporate objectives.
- Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to liaise with all levels within the organization and on construction sites; to work effectively with specialists across multiple sectors; to prepare project correspondence and technical reports.
- P. Eng. or OAA 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 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.
For Internal applicants with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union 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.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.