Project Manager

Description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto's subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

CPG's workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.

The Capital Projects Group is seeking a Project Manager – Owner's Representative (Alliance Civil Works) for its Lakeshore Project Delivery division. This role provides owner-side leadership, governance, and administration for complex civil infrastructure transit projects delivered under Alliance and progressive delivery models.
The Project Manager acts as the Owner's Representative, administering Metrolinx's obligations and delegated authorities under Alliance Agreements and serving as the primary interface with the Alliance Leadership Team (ALT). The role provides owner-side leadership, governance, and commercial oversight for complex infrastructure projects delivered using progressive and collaborative delivery models. 

What will I be doing?

• Manage multiple complex projects being delivered under Progressive Delivery Models from planning through commissioning and close-out, in alignment with approved scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk commitments.
• Act on behalf of Metrolinx as the Owner's Representative under Alliance Agreements, administering Owner obligations in its capacity as client.
• Serve as the primary operational interface with the Alliance Leadership Team, including participation in governance and decision-making forums.
• Facilitate Alliance Participants' access to Owner documentation defining design, construction, and documentation requirements.
• Administer and issue written directions for scope changes in accordance with Alliance contractual mechanisms.
• Administer Owner-side financial obligations, including payments for Actual Costs, Gainshare, and Performance Reward Amounts, in accordance with the Agreement.
• Liaise with the Alliance Auditor and internal Commercial, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure value-for-money, transparency, and contractual compliance.
• Administer performance security where required, including performance bonds and other contractual securities.
• Coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including Alliance teams, Capital Projects Group teams, other Metrolinx departments, municipalities, third parties, and railways.
• Manage all aspects of project scope, including the preparation of reports and administration of agreements governing the engagement of consultants, suppliers, and contractors.
• Review and assess engineering, construction, and contingency costs, and forecast timelines and funding expenditures, including project and financial reporting using appropriate management systems.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• University degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), or Licensed Architect (OAA) designation is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale, complex infrastructure projects, from planning through design, construction, commissioning, and close-out.
• Experience working with Alliance, Progressive Design-Build, Joint Venture, or Construction Manager at Risk delivery models is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and contracting processes, including progressive delivery models, with the ability to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost control, and value-for-money.
• Demonstrated project management skills to manage complex projects under pressure while meeting schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
• Experience in transit facilities, heavy rail infrastructure, bridges, structures, or linear infrastructure projects is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of contract law, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and construction standards and procedures applicable to an operating railway environment.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written reporting skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels and on construction sites.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's license, with the ability to travel to various site locations and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Don't Meet Every Requirement? 

If you're excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn't quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: or email 

Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. 

For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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