Project Manager

Canada
Permanent
Full-time

3 days ago

Job Category: Project ManagementJob Description:Contract up to 8 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 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 Specialized Delivery team with Go Expansion is looking for a Project Manager, Signalling to join the team! You will lead and provide management and oversight to corridor capital infrastructure projects across the network from concept to completion ensuring completion on time and within the approved budget.What will I be doing?

Assist in planning, coordinating, and delivering railway signaling projects, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope.
Plan, coordinate and ensure site access with rail corridor access team are successful
Foster a collaborative team environment, encouraging innovation, continuous learning, and high performance.
Prepare and maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, progress reports, and technical records.
Identify and report project risks or issues and collaborate with senior team members to develop solutions.
Prepare and present project updates and technical documentation for leadership.
Manage project risks, troubleshooting issues to minimize impact on safety and operations.
Plan, set objectives and control activities during the development phase and execution of the project in conjunction with the design integration and means and methods construction teams.
Manage all aspects related to internal and external stakeholders as the project moves through its life cycle. Ensuring review timelines, comments and integration of these comments are met and agreed.
Drive the integration of all disciplines supporting the design and execution of the work.
Manage critical paths/milestones, by monitoring mechanisms for projects (e.g., budget, schedule, scope, quality); regularly reports to Manager on project status.
Promote a safe and healthy work environment; ensure project teams, contractors and trades comply with health, safety and environmental standards that meet or exceed legislated requirements.
Heavily involved in construction planning to ensure operations of live rail corridor is maintained and identification of key risks and opportunities to deliver project.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

Completion of a degree in Applied Science, Engineering, or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
Demonstrated experience providing comprehensive project management services associated with the planning, design, and delivery of Train Control System, station infrastructure, and related work is an asset
Project management principles and practices, including budget and schedule controls, to lead and direct cross functional teams and consultants engaged in simultaneous projects (e.g. development, project progress, related staff, and project resources) and monitor project activities for adherence to timelines, budgets, and project performance objectives.
Experience with vendor management to evaluate project tenders and review consultant proposals.
Knowledge of budgetary processes and cost and schedule management
Knowledge of railway corridor infrastructure and related construction projects
Problem solving skills to analyze issues and provide solutions during the project lifecycle.
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.
Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to present complex and/or new ideas with clarity and simplicity to liaise with all levels within the organization and on construction 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 . 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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