Construction Management Field Manager - Northern Corridors

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. Reporting to the Senior Manager Construction Management Field, the Construction Management Field Manager will provide field construction management support to the Delivery Teams (DTs), Contractors and Corridor Leads on the GO Expansion program. This individual will use their experience in health and safety, work planning, quality and site observation to drive a culture of best-practice construction management on GO Expansion. They will proactively collaborate with DTs and Contractors to understand the work scope, conduct work plan review cycles, and work with the teams to develop a best-for department organization field construction.
  What will I be doing?

• Coordinates with Metrolinx Health & Safety (H&S) to act as a safety role model across an assigned department of delivery works. 
• Identifies and mitigates construction resources and other constraints.
• Supports the Senior Manager in recommending changes to project delivery plans and identifying areas of improvement to be implemented in relevant business and operating processes.
• Supports positive collaboration through strong working relationships and communication between business units and departments, and implementing organizational initiatives and innovations. 
• Represents the field construction management team at meetings with stakeholders, such as consultants, vendors, Metrolinx executives, and senior management, to provide construction input associated with the field construction service improvement projects or service extensions.
• Contributes to the development, recommendation, and implementation of scope, policies, and plans with construction management, standards, technical requirements, infrastructure and system development, constructability design reviews, change management, and Request For Proposals or Request For Quotes (RFPs or RFQs), in conjunction with established KPIs. 
• Supports the Senior Manager in leading the development of operational plans for the functional operation of the field construction management by providing actionable recommendations on strategies and implementation options.
• Supports the Senior Manager in planning and developing the annual and long-term operational budget to align with corporate standards and applicable legislation. 
• Monitors various projects’ construction progress in delivering the assigned program delivery portfolio’s objectives on time, within budget, and achieving anticipated business results.
• This role is considered a site based role. There will be a mix of allocation to office(s) and various sites across Northern Corridors, which may occur during off hours (extended daytime hours, nights and weekends) as required to oversee the construction works and Major Track Closures as required. 

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in an Engineering or Construction Management, Planning, or Architecture field or a related field, specialized certification, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• Demonstrates experience in public or private sector construction management services in infrastructure projects, including transportation, transit, highways and/or building/facilities projects. Experience as a construction manager in the rail sector, either stations, tracks, bridges, overhead catenary systems, signaling or communications.
• Experience in construction management, construction contracts administration, fieldwork, and construction inspections.
• Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) certification and/or qualification will be considered an asset. 
• A valid Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) license recognized by the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) will be considered an asset.
• Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with input from leadership.
• Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities. 
• Must have demonstrated experience effectively relaying and receiving critical and technical information (written and verbal) to varied audiences. 
• Must have a good understanding of multi-discipline engineering and construction projects. 
• Expert ability to work collaboratively in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment.
• Required to work evenings, nights and weekends on a rotational basis, subject to call-in during emergencies and to assist with accident investigations. 
• Works outdoors in all weather conditions and at all hours of the day or night.
• Have and maintain a clean G Drivers license as required to travel to sites

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.   #LI-MM3