Project Manager

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.
- Identify and analyze potential commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies through establishment of contractual regimes, commercial processes and procedures.
- 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. To provide further options for planning and saving for the future, IO offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account to eligible employees.
- 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 annu