Project Manager, Line Extensions

Our Capital Projects Group business unit is seeking a Project Manager for its Line Extensions Team (one example project: the West Toronto RailPath).This position will provide technical expertise and administration of planning engineering design and construction of transit infrastructure projects.

What Will I Be Doing

• Oversee and manage complex capital transportation corridor infrastructure projects through all stages of design construction and close-out; coordinate project management responsibilities review project progress identify deficiencies and opportunities and recommend solutions consistent with corporate commitments (budget schedule quality etc.).
• Oversee project scope and quality of work identify existing and potential issues and initiate corrective action to mitigate project delays or budget impacts; determine what requires escalation and initiate appropriate action accordingly.
• Collaborate and effectively coordinate with consultants contractors internal and external stakeholders including government agencies municipal authorities private utility companies railways etc. on the Project Agreement timelines deliverables changes and other issues impacting project progress quality cost and safety.
• Oversee day-to-day project construction testing commissioning and handover progress; participates in related meetings and provides input to resolve issues.
• Integrate corporate requirements commitments and initiatives into projects including design requirements environmental assessment conditions Railway requirements and municipal commitments.
• Estimate project engineering construction and contingency costs review change orders and forecast time frames for project implementation and funding expenditures.
• Work with customer and community stakeholder relations to identify and rectify situations promptly and in a timely manner.
• Identify and act on issues and risks; collaborate with Manager and other team members to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate procurement of contracts property requests for acquisitions purchase orders change orders for supply/construction contracts and addenda for consultant assignments.
• Manage all aspects of project scope of work; initiates prepares and presents agreements that govern the engagement of consultants suppliers and contractors for execution.
• Review and evaluate consultant and/or planning studies reports design proposals specifications and contract documents for compliance with Metrolinx policies procedures and standards and any other applicable industry guidelines / practices.
• Supervise staff engaged in all stages of the project management cycle.

What Skills & Qualifications Do I Need

• Completion of a university degree in Engineering or related field or a combination of relevant education training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Possession of . and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in managing projects involving planning design and construction and commissioning of transit facilities stations & parking infrastructure bridges and heavy railway track & structures in an operating Railway environment.
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience managing multiple complex projects under pressure to meet schedule budget and quality requirements (including cost control scheduling codes standards specifications corporate policies and procedures and applicable environmental legislation).
• Excellent oral written/presentation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively in a large matrix team environment.
• Demonstrated experience and application of supervisory principles
• Knowledge ofrisk analysis and mitigation experience to identify permits-related planning and timelines issues across all projects to avoid punitive (e.g. financial time reputation) damageswould be considered as asset.
• Knowledge of Procurement Delivery contract law the Construction Act the Occupational Health & Safety Act Environmental Assessment Act and constructionstandards and procedures applicable to operating the Railway environment.
• Understands theories principles and practices of civil and architectural design and construction skills and proficiency in broad phases of engineering application.
• Problem-solving and negotiation skills to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills to evaluate and address contractor performance issues and recommend plans for improvement to evaluate and address program impediments that could disrupt or jeopardize the project and/or corporate objectives.
• A Drivers Abstract (within the last 3 Years) will be required of the successful candidate. A valid G Drivers License is required for regular site visits (this role may have access to a company vehicle (Non-Revenue Fleet Vehicle).
• Project specific requirement for visits to construction sites (CPG) during working hours and occasional visits during evenings weekends and/or holidays.