Senior Project Manager, Yonge-North Subway Extension
Senior Project Manager, Yonge-North Subway Extension
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Job Description
Our Yonge North Subway Extension (YNSE) will extend Line 1 (Yonge-University) roughly 8 km from Finch Station to Markham Vaughan and Richmond Hill. Reporting to the Underground Delivery Director the YNSE office is looking to hire a seasoned Senior Project Manager to join the Underground SRS (Stations Rail and Systems) Team to lead the delivery and oversee the end-to-end execution of this high-profile complex transit project under a progressive delivery contract model. You will lead multidisciplinary teams manage stakeholder relationships and ensure the project delivers value for money on time and within budget. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of transit through strategic leadership collaboration and innovation.
This position provides comprehensive strategy project management and constructability services associated with the delivery of the Rapid Transit Implementation program. Responsible for contract and schedule management construction quality site safety and security project financial accountability project deliverables and technical input to program communications and intergovernmental relations during all stages of construction projects.
The office is located in North York near Yonge and Finch area.
What Will I Be Doing
Functional/Technical
- Manages the efficient delivery of rapid transit infrastructure elements through project activities including preliminary design detailed design preparation of contract documents construction contract management and commissioning activities; providing strategic leadership and direction across all phases of the project delivery
- Assists with the development and assessment of alternative delivery options to deliver value for money meet market and business conditions relating to the delivery and implementation of rapid transit infrastructure where required
- Participates in the evaluation and recommendation of RFP/RFQ submissions; manages In-Market activities including Contractor Requests for Information and reviews submissions during project design phase
- Responsible for the delivery of multiple projects from initial conception through commissioning and transfer to Operations within scope on budget and on schedule; oversees project activities to ensure compliance with good project management and construction practices as well as corporate design standards and applicable municipal provincial and federal codes
- Manages contractors construction plans and schedules for completeness workability and alignment with contract documents; oversees contractors compliance to all contract provisions including monitoring the contractor safety quality environmental compliance cost and schedule performance
Customer/Stakeholder
- Communicates effectively and collaboratively in a progressive contract environment with agencies municipal partners third-party developers and other external stakeholders to define requirements develop project implementation plans and monitor compliance; delivers proper ongoing communication and consultation with external stakeholders and elected officials
- Leads the tendering process and works closely with key stakeholders (e.g. Infrastructure Ontario) to ensure management and completion of key deliverables and representation of Metrolinx interests
- Works in conjunction with Metrolinx s other business units operational divisions and various internal stakeholders
Financial Stewardship
- Manages activities within budget allocations and schedules including timely reporting of financial and performance results and any significant cost security safety human resources or project management issues
- Ensures that all construction cost estimates scope of work and scheduled activities are identified continuously monitored and clarifications/changes managed properly
- Continuously look for opportunities to optimize delivery to drive value for money improving budget and schedule
- Actively identifies and monitors risk actions mitigation measures and contributes to the risk-sharing and commercial frameworksin progressive contracts
People Leadership
- Ensures oversight of Contractors
- Leads staff and consultant project teams in all phases of the project to achieve milestones and deliverables that are consistent with quality standards throughout the full project life cycle
- Manages the Early Works contracts and related processes
- Manages the delivery of design and construction contracts
- Manages a diverse group of professionals including project specialists and consultants to accomplish the goals of the agency within established scopes schedules and budgets
- Manages value engineering risk assessment life cycle costing earned value and constructability reviews
- Mentors and support the development of junior project staff and cross-functional teams.
What Skills & Qualifications Do I Need
- A University degree in Construction-related field preferably Engineering
- PMP certification is strongly desired. An MBAor equivalent business/management education is a strong asset.
- Demonstratable and relevant experience in capital project management and implementation including at least five years of experience managing large complex multi-year transit projects preferably for rapid transit mining underground stations and related works.
- Proven experience in construction deliveryand progressive or collaborative contracting models(e.g. PDB Alliance CMGC IPD).
- Advanced knowledge of project management and change management practices; including work planning monitoring and reporting change management risk management schedule and budget management.
- Strong leadership communication and team-building skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team/unit as well as cross functional teams and set high standards and clear expectations.
- Effective written oral presentation and interpersonal skills to articulate and present advice options and recommendations to senior management executives and business clients on projects and technology solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to work in highly collaborative agile and dynamic environments.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
