Project Manager, Utilities - Canada - Metrolinx

Metrolinx

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Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Our Pre-construction Services Utilities team within the Capital Project Group is seeking a Project Manager to manage assigned projects of high value and complexity in the provision and administration of utility services for capital infrastructure projects, in a safe, timely, standardized, and cost-effective manner for quality services.

This position will support the Ontario Line subway project.

What will I be doing?

Envision project scope of work, initiate, prepare and present for execution, terms of reference and subsequent addenda for agreements governing the engagement of consultants
Perform complete start to closeout project management on selected complex, highrisk projects as required to meet corporate commitments, with or without staff delegation
Define the need for concept, preliminary and/or detail design alternatives, as well as new or improved procedures, design standards, specifications or contract documents
Monitor and report on project progress to ensure projects are delivered safely and on time. Conduct regular site meetings to discuss project progress and resolve issues. Analyze current and future work activities to assist the Utilities Manager in identifying deficiencies and opportunities for efficiencies; recommends and implements preferred solutions
Provide administrative, design, editing, technical, estimating, and priority direction to staff and personnel assigned to individual projects, through all project phases
Review requests for acquisitions, requisitions for purchase orders, change orders for contracts and addenda for consultant agreements
Review and monitors project safety to mitigate risk, ensure compliance with current regulations, policies, standards and procedures, and initiates improvements, resolutions and/or preventative measures
Integrate multiple corporate requirements into projects, including technical design, environmental assessment conditions, community and municipal commitments, Customer Charter, design excellence, lean principles, and property acquisition conditions. Analyzes potential conflicts, delays and/or issues resulting from integration of corporate requirements with the overall project plan
Facilitate and manage relationships with external consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure performance and products/services meet their contractual obligations
Participate as a Metrolinx corporate representative and/or witness at hearings, presentations and related project information sessions (e.g. Public Information Centres, Ontario Municipal Board Hearings, Ontario Environmental Assessment Board hearings), Municipal Council meetings, Provincial and other regulatory agencies
Prepare estimates for studies, projects, construction, and contingency costs; forecasts timeframes for project implementation by defining project scope and terms of reference

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

Minimum eight (8) years' project management experience related to the planning, design, engineering, and construction of capital transit facilities, station infrastructure, and/or utility relocation related works
Relevant experience in construction management, tendering and procurement, stakeholder management, identifying and monitoring project risks, and field engineering are strong assets
Completion of a degree in applied science, engineering, or a related technical discipline or a combination of education, training, and work experience deemed equivalent
Project management experience to manage assigned projects of high value and complexity and supervise staff engaged in all stages of project management from start to closeout
Relevant experience in a consulting/professional services environment is an asset
Technical knowledge of the principles and practices of the transportation industry is an asset
Organizational, interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills to coordinate complex projects under pressure to meet schedule and budget commitments
A valid Ontario Class 'G' driver's license is required to travel to various site locations, meetings, operational facilities, etc. (approximately 5%). Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record

Don't Meet Every Requirement?

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Metrolinx employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance