Manager, Project Delivery- Lakeshores and USRC ESR

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. Our GO Expansion office is seeking a Manager to help oversee infrastructure delivery on the Lakeshore & Union Station Rail Corridors. This position manages a team of staff, consultants and contractors/service providers to deliver capital railway transit infrastructure projects encompassing the planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover phases, and in accordance with approved timelines, budget and safety and quality standards.
  What will I be doing?

• Manage capital corridor infrastructure projects through all stages of scope definition, design, construction, and close-out; coordinates project management responsibilities, reviews project progress, identifies deficiencies and opportunities, and recommends solutions.
• Integrate corporate requirements, commitments, and initiatives into projects, including but not limited to design and construction requirements, environmental assessment conditions, Railway requirements, municipal commitments, Passenger Charter, Community Charter, design excellence, and property acquisition conditions.
• Collaborate with the applicable Centre(s) of Excellence and other Metrolinx, Regional, and Railway stakeholders to incorporate requirements, and ensure projects are implemented consistently, efficiently, safely, and in a coordinated manner.
• Review technical advisors, consultants, and service providers submittals and makes recommendations for proposed projects consistent with strategic plans and business objectives.
• Oversee technical advisors, consultants, service providers and contractors in the delivery of scope of work, as defined in regards to contracts and projects, ensuring that corrective actions and escalation is initiated when necessary.
• Provides leadership, direction, and coaching to staff and multiple project team members.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Engineering, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, design, and construction, commissioning, and handover of transit facilities, station buildings & parking infrastructure, and/or Railway track & structures, including direct experience managing railway corridor infrastructure projects, and Railway service planning deliverables.
• Strong project and business management skills to manage construction projects from start to completion; knowledge of procurement processes to identify opportunities for improvements and cost savings, and budget management skills to pan and monitor departmental budgets.
• First-hand knowledge of Progressive Procurement Delivery including Construction Manager, and Progressive Design Builds., Knowledge of Contract Law, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, and the requirements of the transit/Railway construction standards and procedures. 
• A valid Ontario Class G driver’s license is required to travel to various site locations, meetings, operational facilities, etc. Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designations are considered assets. 

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 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.