Project Manager

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.

Project Delivery manages large, complex public infrastructure projects using a variety of contracting models, notably the public-private partnership (P3) approach to procurement and delivery. The P3 model leverages private sector financing and expertise in building public infrastructure with the objective of delivering projects on schedule and within approved budgets. The current project pipeline is valued at more than $35 billion in estimated design and construction costs.

The role is responsible for managing the procurement and/or implementation of Rail Delivery projects through Public-Private Partnerships (P3).

To succeed in this role, the incumbent will have sound stakeholder management skills and experience finding positive solutions to complex issues with clients and diverse teams of project consultants and specialists. Advanced presentation, consultation, negotiation, influencing and consensus building skills are also required. Experience negotiating claims, disputes, scope changes and other compliance and contractual matters on major projects is also required.

What You Will Do:

• Manage the procurement and implementation of one of the largest subway infrastructure programs in the world and oversee multiple aspects of the project.
• Deliver projects through various models such as Public-Private-Partnerships (P3), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), Construction Management at Risk (CM@R) and/or Alliance procurements and their associated contract form.
• Identify and analyze potential commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies through establishment of contractual regimes, commercial processes and procedures.
• Influence and lead innovation and apply strategic problem solving to create mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Provide commercial support in contract management and in preparation of narratives and entitlement documentation and resolution of claims and/or disputes.
• Assist the project teams in development, understanding and interpretation of the contract language.
• Manage commercial aspects on behalf of Infrastructure Ontario and in preparation, negotiation and finalization of project agreements that align the interests of private sector partners with Government objectives.
• Lead presentations to demonstrate new concepts or seek approvals, including briefings for senior management and both internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead point in coordinating with various internal and external team members to establish agendas, processes and procedures to advance business objectives and project outcomes.
• Manage projects, through Pre-transaction, Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), Development Phase (as applicable) and through construction, commissioning and to the final transfer of responsibility to operations.

What We Are Looking For:

• Substantial hands-on experience managing complex projects.
• Experience or education in Architecture, Engineering or other relevant discipline.
• Experience with analyzing claims and preparing settlement strategy documents for senior leadership. Thorough knowledge of contract structuring and legal requirements of contracts.
• Experience leading and managing large teams to control direction of scope and manage ongoing project discussions with stakeholders.
• Prior experience of contract assembly and/or administration of various procurement models and contract forms is preferred.
• Able to effectively engage with senior management and team members across the organization with an ability to manage leaders confidently.

What We Offer:

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• A Defined Contribution Pension Plan, with Infrastructure Ontario contributing the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary and will also match any employee contribution up to an additional 5% of their annual salary.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
• A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.
• Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.
• Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs.
• A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.

This posting will close on Thursday, March 20, 2025 @ 5:00 pm.

Please note that interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

The hiring range for this position is $104,400 - $156,600 with a corresponding job level of PM3.The exact compensation will align based on the skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.

After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.