Project Manager, Construction Management Office

Contract up to 15 months

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.

This role is an in‑office position (5 days per week) based at our 130 Adelaide Street location. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in‑person co‑creation, relationship‑building, and hands‑on partnership with leaders across the organization. We offer flexibility in start and end times while maintaining core business hours for shared availability across the team.

Our Capital Projects Group 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.

Our Capital Projects Group (CPG) GO & UP Division is hiring a Project Manager to support our Construction Management Office at a programmatic level to support across the organization, overseeing and guiding the CM teams in the governance and integration of construction management processes across the CPG GO Expansion (GOE) projects. Reporting to the Senior Manager, this position will support the execution of strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with the centralized team functioning as the ‘Centre of Excellence’ for all construction activities. The Project Manager will help ensure CM teams are equipped with the necessary training, processes, policies, and procedures to perform effectively and efficiently.

What will I be doing?

• Apply a program lens to manage and improve the way we deliver projects and initiatives
• Supports and manages the CMO central team to ensure alignment with organizational strategic plans, service continuity, and seamless integration across the program.
• Champions CMO initiatives, track progress, and identify deficiencies and opportunities for efficiencies, recommending and implementing solutions to maintain high-quality delivery within the CM team.
• Collaborate proactively with CPG GOE Project Teams to ensure alignment on a unified vision for excellence in Construction Management.
• Supports the development and implementation of appropriate processes, procedures, and measures to ensure that all safety, regulatory and legal requirements related to the areas of responsibility are fulfilled.
• Develop and deliver reports and presentations on programmatic initiatives and updates to appropriate levels of management
• Work with project delivery teams and internal stakeholders to progress projects or initiatives through various reporting, governance, and approval requirements
• Lead and coordinate LEAN initiatives across the program, and support development, transformation and continuous improvement projects
• Identify opportunities for innovation, improvement and change, develop solutions, and support with the implementation of opportunities across the CPG program that align with Metrolinx’s strategic plans and mandates

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree or diploma in Engineering, Applied Science, Architecture or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in project management, preferably in the public sector
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is strongly desired
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Licensed Architect (OAA) designations is an asset
• Courses/programs on LEAN or other process improvement certifications, project management, construction management and transportation design are considered an asset
• Demonstrated experience in managing projects involving the planning, design, construction, and commissioning in an operating Railway environment or similar environment.
• Demonstrated progressive experience in capital project or program management and implementation, including knowledge and understanding of construction engineering, construction processes, and value engineering, and experience in managing large, complex, multi-year projects
• Knowledge of program management, planning, budgeting, prioritization, risk and change management principles, methods, and techniques to manage the development, deployment, and implementation program initiatives
• Strong problem solving and influencing skills to establish effective working relationships
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills to articulate and present advice, options, and recommendations to senior management, while working effectively and collaboratively in a large, integrated team environment at all levels
• Leadership and management skills to manage and motivate teams and set high standards and clear expectations

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: 416-202-5601 or email hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com.

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 be 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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