Manager, Project Delivery

Canada
Permanent
Full-time

5 days ago

Job Category: ManagementJob Description:Contract Assignment up to 6 monthsMetrolinx 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 111 Richmond Stret West 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 Northern Corridors team within CPG is looking to add a Manager, reporting into the Senior Manager. This Manager will be responsible for leading a team of project delivery staff, supporting senior leadership, managing and resolving project level issues, including internal governance and assurance, reporting, contract and schedule management, stakeholder management, and general oversite of construction activities which will include regular visits to the construction site.What will I be doing?Oversees consultant and contractor scope and quality of work, identifies existing and potential issues, and initiates corrective action to mitigate project delays or budget impacts; determines what requires escalation and initiates appropriate actionIdentifies and acts on construction and safety issues and risks.; collaborates with Senior Manager and other team members to ensure corrective actions are implemented.Oversees day-to-day project construction and commissioning progress; reviews status reports; participates in related meetings and provides input to resolve issuesManages relationships with contractors to ensure performance and infrastructure meet Project Agreement (PA) requirements; conducts regular site meetings to monitor progress.Regularly liaises with consultants, contractors, internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders which includes government agencies, municipal authority, private utility etc. on Project Agreement, timelines, deliverables, changes and other issues impacting project progress, quality, cost, and safetyEstablishes and maintains construction quality control and assurance on assigned projects; ensures deficiencies/non-conformances are addressed immediately.Works with customer and community stakeholder relations to identify and rectify situations in a timely manner.Support commercial teams with claims, variations, and NCR execution.Consults with railways, provincial ministries and agencies, municipalities, private companies and the public to facilitate the advancement of capital projects.Leads Metrolinx Governance and Engineering & Safety Assurance processes for all relevant project approvals, with support from the team.What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?Completion of a degree or diploma in applied science, engineering, architecture, construction, railway engineering or a related discipline - or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalentA valid Ontario Class G driver's license is required to travel to various site locations, meetings, operational facilities, etc. * Project management methodologies to manage construction projects from start to completion; knowledgeable of procurement processes to identify opportunities for improvements and cost savings.

Knowledge of Contract Law and standard contract forms (CCDC), the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, and the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act
Knowledge of Human Resources legislation (e.g. Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, etc.) to monitor and manage employees and contractors, including experience in the application of collective agreement provisions

Completion of qualifications in the Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) and the Metrolinx Personal Track Safety (PTS) course is an asset.Knowledge and experience working in railway corridor infrastructure and related constructionUnderstands theories, principles and practices of civil and railway construction in an active railway corridor.Problem solving and analytical skills to evaluate and address contractor and supplier performance issues and recommend plans for improvement; to evaluate and address program impediments with the potential to disrupt or jeopardize the project and/or corporate objectivesKnowledge of System Engineering and Safety Assurance processes is an assetDon'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 .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 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.#LI-MM3

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