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!

Our Ontario Line Office within Capital Project Group is seeking to hire multiple Managers, reporting into Senior Project Managers. The Managers are accountable for the project management of capital infrastructure projects associated with Project Subways including the planning, scope, design, procurement, construction and commissioning phases.  Manages a team of staff and oversees consultants and contractors work.  Actively leads all activities to ensure achievement of objectives according to defined timelines, budget and approved project deliverables.

 What will I be doing?

• Manages project progress, analyses current and future work activities to identify deficiencies and opportunities for efficiencies; recommends and implements solutions
• Monitors project safety to mitigate risk, ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and initiate improvements, resolutions and/or preventative measures
• Integrates multiple corporate requirements into projects, including technical design, environmental assessment conditions, community and municipal commitments, Passenger Charter, design excellence, and property acquisition conditions; analyzing potential conflicts, delays or issues resulting from integration of corporate requirements with overall project plan
• Consults and collaborates with the applicable Centre(s) of Excellence to determine and incorporate requirements and obtain sign-off at agreed-upon intervals to ensure projects across the system are developed, implemented and integrated consistently, efficiently, safely, and in a coordinated manner
• Develops recommendations for the packaging of work and type of contract; analyses consultant proposals and recommends modifications consistent with business objectives
• Oversees consultant and contractor scope and quality of work, identifies existing and potential issues, and initiates corrective action to avoid serious project delays or budget impacts; determines what requires escalation and initiates appropriate action
• Manages project scope and change orders including negotiating, processing and analysing cost and/or schedule impacts
• Identifies issues, risks and problems; collaborates with Senior Managers/Directors to ensure corrective action is implemented
• Leads project commissioning and closeout activities with contractors to verify alignment with contract terms and conditions as well as corporate quality requirements; prepares comprehensive closeout reports
• Works closely with Operations teams to commission and transition infrastructure work, ensuring all acceptance criteria (e.g. final design, installation, testing) are fulfilled and required documentation (e.g. blueprints, drawings, technical specifications) is delivered prior to final signature for acceptance and transfer
• Oversees day-to-day project progress and spending; preparing status reports; participates in related meetings to provide status updates and discuss solutions to issues
• Recommends additions/revisions to the formulation of standards and guidelines to ensure overall project management excellence