Senior Project Leader- YNSE

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site.  

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:  The Yonge North Subway Extension will extend the TTC's Line 1 by nearly eight kilometres north from Finch Station to Richmond Hill, with five new stations.

We are seeking experienced Senior Project Leaders to manage the planning, design, and construction of new underground and overground transit stations. The successful candidate will oversee all phases of project delivery, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, safety, and quality standards. This role requires deep expertise in new build station infrastructure, stakeholder management, and large-scale capital project execution.  

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:  

• Safety First - Going home safe and well
• Client Focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create Opportunity - For our people to excel 
  
  

You'll Be Responsible For:

• This position will manage a team of Metrolinx staff, consultants, contractors and stakeholders, as part of integrated delivery team.

Strategic Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Providing strategic direction and overall management of all construction activities on assigned subway project segments from planning through to revenue service.
• Establishing and maintain strategic partnerships with delivery service providers and stakeholders to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to negotiate partnership agreements aligned with project objectives.
• Meeting regularly with client leaders, delivery and stakeholder leaders to assess progress, resolve issues, and mitigate risks.
• Tailoring communication to various stakeholder levels regarding project status, concerns, risks and actions.
• Planning and facilitate stakeholder meetings, including external stakeholders and internal senior leadership, to ensure transparent project communications.

Design and Construction Oversight:

• Overseeing and manage interfaces between the client, stakeholders, and delivery service providers.
• Work with architects, engineers, and contractors to develop innovative, sustainable design solutions that meet regulatory standards.
• Governing constructability development, alternative technical concepts, and design variances.
• Driving decision-making on complex design and construction issues using project intelligence from reports, risks, meetings, and schedules.
• Managing contractors, suppliers, and vendor relationships to optimize collaboration, resource utilization and mitigate project risk
• Monitoring contractor performance across all project phases to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards.
• Conducting regular site inspections to verify adherence to safety protocols and project requirements.
• Reinforcing acceptable standards of workmanship throughout all project stages.

Team and Resource Management:

• Managing a large, multi-organization design compliance and construction teams, delegating responsibilities effectively.
• Assessing and planning project resourcing, including resource allocation and capability, to align with comprehensive task requirements.
• Mentoring direct reports and ensure cascading guidance on construction, design, scheduling, risk, quality and cost estimation.
• Monitoring and managing staff performance to ensure alignment with performance objectives.
• Promoting an inclusive, diverse and high-performing team culture focused on continuous improvement.

Project Governance:

• Advance scope, policies, and plans related to construction management, infrastructure development, system development, and change management.
• Ensuring timely resolution of claims and disputes from design and construction contractors.
• Providing final review and approval of material planning for successful contract administration.
• Defining and disseminate success criteria across the project lifecycle.
• Implementing and manage changes to ensure the project is delivered in a controlled manner, adhering to cost, scope, schedule.
• Facilitating project focus meetings centered on service and project delivery.
• Developing evaluation methods to assess service effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
  

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You'll Need To Have:

• Minimum of 18 years of experience in construction services.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or equivalent field.
• Possess a proven track record in establishing and managing collaborative delivery partnerships within the construction industry.
• Experience of progressive contract models, including PDB and/or Alliance.
• Strong understanding of design principles and engineering methodologies.
• Project management experience on large scale civil engineering projects, preferably rapid transit projects.
• Experience working with a large team of technical professionals and large-scale contractors.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing the competing objectives of many external and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience managing a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including municipalities.

You'll Also Have:

• Experience overseeing tunnelling projects, particularly within the context of underground station construction.
• Experience and understanding of relevant regulations and industry best practices related to underground construction to ensure compliance and mitigate risks associated with tunnelling operations.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. 

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