Senior Manager, Lakeshores and USRC (GO Expansion)

Job title:

Senior Manager, Lakeshores and USRC (GO Expansion)

Company

Metrolinx

Job description

Job 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 GO Expansions Early Works office is seeking a Senior Manager to provide strategic leadership and direction for the design, development, and execution of capital infrastructure encompassing the GO rail corridors with the objective of building a comprehensive regional transit network to meet the corporate mandate and business objectives while adhering to Metrolinx’s highest standards for safety, efficiency, and commitment to excellence in customer experience.What will I be doing?

• Develops project delivery strategies while providing overall administrative and technical leadership and oversight to a capital program consisting of multiple railway corridor projects to ensure consistency and coordination of efforts working toward successful completion of program objectives.
• Plans, sets objectives and controls activities during all phases of project delivery, overseeing and working closely with assigned project team members in a matrix environment.
• Manages and contributes to tendering and pre-construction process by reviewing and approving all plans, schedules and tender documents to ensure optimal coordination of projects within the program; reviews consultant proposals and contractor submittals and develops recommendations for proposed project solutions consistent with strategic plan and business objectives.
• Implements standards and manages critical paths/milestones, by monitoring project budget, schedule, scope, and quality; regularly reports to Director on project status.
• Oversees project activities to identify any areas of potential exposure or non-compliance; recommends appropriate actions to mitigate risk.
• Oversees and monitors progress of capital projects to ensure that planning objectives are delivered on time and within budget, and that anticipated business results are achieved; able to explain off-plan overages and exceptions.

Provides strategic leadership and directly manages professional staff and project team membersWhat Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Applied Science, Engineering, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Valid Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) license recognized by the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) is an asset.
• Demonstrated years’ of progressive experience in engineering and project management services associated with the planning, design, and construction of transit or railway corridor infrastructure including structures, bridges, tunnels, and earthworks and drainage. Previous experience should include leading a team of technical professionals.
• Knowledge of Contract Law, Construction Liens Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, and the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the theories, principles and practices of civil design and construction; skill and proficiency in broad phases of engineering application.
• Proven record of experience managing high-value, complex corridor infrastructure projects involving and operating environment.
• Strong project management skills and experience, including budget and schedule controls, leading cross-functional teams and consultants engaged in simultaneous projects and monitoring project activities for adherence to schedule, budget, and scope.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing the competing objectives of multiple external and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience and application of supervisory principles and effective practices to supervise staff.
• First-hand knowledge of P3/AFP contracts, typical consulting/advisory contracts, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and transit/Railway construction standards and procedures.
• Strong problem solving and influencing skills to establish effective working relationships, negotiate, and deal with a variety of contacts, both internal and external to the organization; along with the ability to gain cooperation from individuals not under direct authority.
• Excellent oral, written/presentation, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively in a large, integrated, matrix team environment at all levels of an organization.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?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. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.Accommodation:We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email .Application Process:All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the before submitting your application.Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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Location

Canada

Job date

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 23:42:49 GMT

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