Senior Project Manager, New Fleet Project

1 month ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada VIA Rail Full time
Job Title: Chef de projet principal(e), New Fleet Project

Are you a seasoned project manager looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience in infrastructure project management and a passion for sustainable mobility? We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team at VIA Rail, a leader in Canadian transportation.

Job Summary:

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading large-scale multi-year projects, including the design and construction of maintenance centers. You will work closely with stakeholders, including Railways, Utilities, Municipal and Provincial authorities, to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct and coordinate design review, compliance reviews, site reviews, and quality audits;
  • Monitor submitted testing and quality records of the work on site, manage the resolution of deficiencies, and facilitate the final handover process to project stakeholders;
  • Conduct detailed quality audits of the work on site, identify and document non-compliance issues, and work with contractor parties to develop corrective action plans;
  • Monitor all worksite activities for compliance with contractual and VIA Rail's safety and environmental requirements;
  • Carry out investigations in the event of property damage, accidents or delays and manage all steps to achieve resolution;
  • Determine and closely monitor the scope, budgetary and financial forecasts, deadlines, dependencies, risks and problems associated with each project;
  • Schedule monitoring, reporting and ensuring corrective steps are taken and coordinated for delay avoidance and minimization;
  • Monitor and report on key performance indicators and attend follow-up meetings;
  • Plan, organize, execute, and evaluate capital project delivery and ensure project scope, schedule, budget and performance objectives, are in compliance with established standards, guidelines, policies and procedures;
  • Stakeholder coordination.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Building Sciences, or Engineering (preferably Civil Engineering), and experience in infrastructure project management;
  • 10+ years of relevant experience;
  • ASP, Quebec Construction Site Safety and other safety-related training (an asset);
  • Independence and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously;
  • Professional designation in Architecture or Engineering in the Province of Ontario and/or Quebec or an equivalent organization, or ability to gain professional designation;
  • PMP certification and strong theoretical and practical knowledge of the PMBOK method (an asset);
  • ISO 9000/9001 certification (an asset);
  • Ability to occasionally travel across Canada (Montréal, Toronto, etc.) and work interprovincially.
Competencies:
  • Communicating the specific needs of the project and organization and align them with project requirements;
  • Maintaining harmonious relationships with all stakeholders;
  • Work collaboratively with Railways, Utilities, as well as Municipal and Provincial authorities having jurisdiction;
  • Experience in rail transit infrastructure design, procurement, and execution;
  • Communicating project objectives to team members, including project controllers, and leading them to success;
  • Supervising and coordinating the work of others;
  • Sufficient technical knowledge to comment on plans and quotes;
  • Sufficient technical knowledge in construction contract administration;
  • Establishing a common vision, a clear direction and well-defined priorities;
  • Setting and monitoring budgets, following up on them, analyzing discrepancies and implementing action plans as needed.
Why Choose VIA Rail?

We are proud to be an employment-equity employer and strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society. We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.

If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.

Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.

Why choose VIA Rail?

  • Competitive salary and a generous compensation and benefits package;
  • Flexible options for hybrid remote work;
  • A close-knit team of happy coworkers;
  • Numerous opportunities for career advancement;
  • An environment that supports employee health and well-being;
  • A wide range of health and wellness benefits for employees and their families, including unlimited telemedicine service;
  • To contribute to a sustainable transportation service connecting Canadian communities;
  • First as an employer of choice and as the most trusted carrier among transportation companies in the 2022 Canadian Reputation study published by Leger.

Learn more about VIA Rail: https://corpo.viarail.ca/en/company

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