Senior Project Manager, Ontario Line

Senior Project Manager, Ontario Line (Project Subways)

 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.

We embody our values in everything that we do. We Serve with Passion, Think Forward, and Play as a Team. If you can relate, we want to hear from you!

The Ontario Line Group within the Capital Project Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to provide comprehensive engineering and project management services associated with the delivery of the Subway program.  The position 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? 

• Working with the Technical Advisor, specialist advisors, legal, community relations and property teams and Internal and External stakeholders, manages and coordinates the development of project requirements, efficient delivery of OL elements including concept design, detailed design, preparation of procurement and contract documents, construction, contract management and commissioning activities
• Works in conjunction with Metrolinx’s other business units, operational divisions and various internal stakeholders and communicates effectively with agencies, utility companies and other external stakeholders to define requirements, develop project implementation plans and monitor compliance
• Manages delivery of feasibility and environmental studies, and the development and assessment of alternative delivery options to meet market and business conditions
• Supports the development and evaluation of design proposals and design alternatives and the In-Market activities of the commercial team and addresses delivery activities, including Contractor Requests for Information, and reviews submissions during project design phase
• Delivers early and advance works projects from initial conception through completions within scope, on budget and on schedule; oversees project activities to ensure compliance with safe practices, good project management and construction practices as well as corporate design standards and applicable municipal, provincial and federal codes
• Monitors objectives related to engineering, design standards/design review, technical specifications, document control, budget and work breakdown structures, project schedules, resource prioritization, and staffing requirements
• Manages contractors’ construction plans and schedules for completeness, workability, and alignment with contract documents; oversees contractors’ compliance to all contract provisions, including monitoring the contractor safety, quality, environmental compliance, cost, and schedule performance
• Ensures general compliance with AFP contracts and provides oversight of RCD/PSOS requirements
• Manages activities within budget allocations and schedules, including timely reporting of financial and performance results and any significant cost, security, safety, human resources or project management issues
• Ensures oversight of Contractors and leads staff and consultant project teams in the design and construction of infrastructure related to the subway program