Manager, Capital Corridor Infrastructure Projects

About Metrolinx

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 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.

Our Capital Projects Group (CPG) 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.

Role Overview

Our CPG – GO/UP team is seeking a manager to help oversee infrastructure delivery. 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital corridor infrastructure projects through all stages of scope definition, design, construction, and close-out.
• Coordinate project management responsibilities, review project progress, identify deficiencies and opportunities, and recommend solutions.
• Integrate corporate requirements, commitments, and initiatives into projects, including design and construction requirements, environmental assessment conditions, Railway requirements, municipal commitments, Passenger Charter, Community Charter, design excellence, and property acquisition conditions.
• Collaborate with Centres of Excellence and other Metrolinx, Regional, and Railway stakeholders to incorporate requirements and ensure consistent, efficient, safe, and coordinated project implementation.
• Review technical advisors, consultants, and service providers submittals and make recommendations consistent with strategic plans and business objectives.
• Oversee technical advisors, consultants, service providers and contractors in delivery of scope of work, ensuring corrective actions and escalation when necessary.
• Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to staff and multiple project team members.

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience in planning, design, construction, commissioning, and handover of transit facilities, station buildings & parking infrastructure, and/or Railway track & structures.
• 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.
• Budget management skills to plan and monitor departmental budgets.
• Knowledge of Progressive Procurement Delivery including Construction Manager and Progressive Design Builds.
• Knowledge of Contract Law, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, and transit/Railway construction standards and procedures.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license with good driving record.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designations considered assets.

Working Conditions

• Frequent, regular and consistent site presence at project site locations.
• Work evenings, nights and weekends and/or holidays as necessary.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions and at all hours of the day or night.

Additional Information

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. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities.

Accommodation is available during the hiring process upon request.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. A Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Metrolinx is an equitable and inclusive employer.