Senior Manager Project Delivery - Metrolinx, Canada

Your impact

At Metrolinx, you will provide leadership and direction for the design, development, and execution of capital infrastructure encompassing new and existing stations along the GO Transit network. You will manage a team of staff and service providers to deliver capital railway transit infrastructure projects across all phases.

• Develop project delivery strategies while providing overall administrative and technical leadership and oversight to a capital program consisting of major, complex infrastructure projects.
• Plan, set objectives and control activities during all phases of the program, overseeing and working closely with assigned project team members in a hybrid-matrix environment.
• Manage and contribute to the development of proposal estimates related to the scope of the project by reviewing and approving all plans, schedules, and tendering documents.
• Review consultant proposals and contractor submittals and develop recommendations for proposed project solutions consistent with strategic plan and business objectives.
• Provide collaborative leadership oversight to the team, ensuring critical project milestones, issues, and risks are identified early and contribute to strategic mitigation plans.
• Oversee project activities to identify areas of potential exposure or non-compliance and take appropriate actions to mitigate risk.
• Lead the development of technical specifications and designs as well as define and control technical and functional interfaces between independent projects and systems along the Metrolinx Heavy Rail GO network.

Requirements

Candidates must possess the appropriate combination of education, skills, and experience to successfully manage complex transit and infrastructure initiatives.

• Completion of a degree in Transportation, Architecture, or Civil Engineering, or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated progressive experience in engineering and/or project management services associated with the planning, design, and implementation of complex projects.
• Project management principles and practices, including budget and schedule controls, to lead and direct cross functional teams and consultants engaged in simultaneous projects.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation including the Metrolinx Act, Places to Grow Act, Planning Act, Revised Statutes of Ontario (RSO), and Municipal Act is an asset.
• Principles and practices of architecture, urban planning, engineering design and their application to the construction of infrastructure, facilities, and related works.
• Analytical and negotiation skills and experience with vendor management to manage development and delivery of externally provided products and services.
• Problem solving and analytical skills to evaluate and address contractor and supplier performance issues and recommend plans for improvement.
• Interpersonal and oral, written, and presentation skills to liaise with all levels within the organization and on construction sites.
• A valid G driver’s license in good standing along with a Driver’s Abstract within the last 3 years.

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.

Perks and benefits

Employees in this role will have access to a company vehicle (Non-Revenue Fleet Vehicle). Metrolinx also fosters an inclusive environment committed to equity, diversity, and accessibility under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.