Construction Management Field Specialist - Metrolinx

About the role

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe by operating GO Transit, UP Express, and the PRESTO fare payment system, while building rapid transit expansions. The Capital Project Group within GO/UP is seeking multiple Construction Management Field Specialists to join the team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Construction Management Field, you will oversee the safe delivery of construction projects within stations and civils across the GTHA within the GO Expansion program.

This is a site-based position requiring frequent, regular, and consistent presence at project site locations. The schedule involves a 40 hour per week rotating shift structure including nights and/or weekends, with potential call-ins during emergencies.

Who we're looking for

Metrolinx values equity, diversity, and inclusion. Candidates should possess a blend of education, project management experience, and technical knowledge suited for infrastructure delivery.

• Completion of a degree or diploma in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Trades, Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline is an asset.
• Demonstrates progressive experience in planning, design, construction, construction supervision, construction safety, and administration of infrastructure or similar large-scale projects. Railway experience is considered an asset.
• A valid Ontario Class G driver’s license is required to travel to various site locations, meeting corporate standards for a good driving record.
• Demonstrates progressive experience in project management, understanding contracts and change variations. Experience with different procurement models (P3, AFP, Alliance, DBB) is considered an asset.
• Experience working in an Owner and/or Constructor organization with knowledge of the required roles and responsibilities is considered an asset.
• Must be able to obtain qualifications in Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR).
• Demonstrated experience effectively relaying and receiving critical and technical information (written and verbal) to varied audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment.
• Knowledge of the application of legislation and regulatory requirements governing health and safety in the construction industry.

Key duties

As a field specialist, you will act as an embedded member within corridor Delivery Teams, bringing construction and project management expertise. Your day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Undertake site coverage and provide site presence over project works regarding safety, quality, environment, engineering/design compliance, functionality, and commissioning.
• Undertake handovers and inspections between Project Delivery Teams and asset operators or maintainers.
• Monitor day-to-day construction activities to ensure alignment with planned works, workplans, corridor access, and permits.
• Support coordination and deconfliction of concurrent and overlapping works between contractors, Delivery Teams, Operations, and asset stakeholders.
• Track site progress and productions against project schedules, reporting through daily site reports including tracking under-performances and resource utilization.
• Provide construction and project management level expertise into Metrolinx business units, including schedules, policies, standards, engineering assurance, and health and safety.
• Undertake and participate in regular safety engagements with contractors and project teams to promote proactive issue resolution.
• Manage the identification and resolution of construction health and safety incidents, escalating high-profile or complex matters to management.
• Develop relationships with external consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to secure cooperation and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.

Who you'll work with

You will collaborate closely within a workforce of driven and dedicated professionals in the Capital Projects Group. Working alongside Senior Managers, Delivery Teams, external consultants, contractors, asset operators, and community stakeholders, you will help shape how transit projects are successfully delivered across the network.