Director, Construction South Civil - Ontario Line

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.  

Our Capital Projects Group (CPG) 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 Ontario Line Project Team is looking for a Director, Construction South Civils to join the team! This person will be responsible for contract and schedule management, construction quality, site safety and security, project financial accountability, project deliverables and technical input to program communications and intergovernmental relations during all stages of construction projects. 
 

What will I be doing?

• Deliver project from initial conception and procurement through commissioning and transfer to Operations within scope, on budget and on schedule, in accordance with good project management and construction practices; ensures compliance with Metrolinx and other related design standards and applicable municipal, provincial and federal codes
• Manage complex project issues and risks, facilitates effective conflict resolution, communicates with internal and external stakeholders and manages their expectations
• Monitor objectives related to engineering, design standards, design review, technical specifications, document control, budget and work breakdown structures, project schedules, resource prioritization, and staffing requirements.
• Ensure that contractors’ construction plans and schedules are complete, workable, and in accordance with contract documents; Oversee contractors’ compliance to contract provisions, including monitoring safety, quality, environmental compliance, cost, and schedule performance.
• Ensures proper ongoing communication and consultation with external stakeholders, particularly the TTC and City of Toronto and elected officials, including with agencies, utility companies, etc. in defining requirements, developing project implementation plans and ensuring compliance
• Manages activities within budget allocations and schedules; provides timely reporting of financial and performance results and any significant cost, security, safety, human resources, or project management issues 

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Engineering /Architecture or a related discipline or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in capital project management and implementation, including at least five years of experience managing large, complex, multi-year transit projects
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the Province of Ontario or Architect (O.A.A) in the Province of Ontario is an asset.
• Knowledge of Alternative Finance Procurement/P3 method is an asset.
• Strong Project management skills and experience to provide senior leadership and oversight to staff and cross-functional project teams within budget and schedule restraints and monitor project performance against business objectives.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of construction engineering, construction processes and value engineering
• Strong problem solving and influencing skills to establish effective working relationships, negotiate, and deal with a variety of contacts, both internal and external to the organization; along with the ability to gain cooperation from individuals not under direct authority.
• Extensive knowledge of financial theories, principles and practices, procurement, fiscal planning, modern controllership frameworks and the overall business planning, estimates, expenditure, and allocations plan processes; understanding of the decision-making processes to develop appropriate strategic approaches to capital funding
• Proven ability to manage multiple direct reports in an operational or construction environment is required
• Expertise in leading change and ensuring effective risk management analysis, status reporting and issues management processes are in place
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic relationships in order to work across division and with internal and external stakeholders/clients

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.    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.
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