Project Manager, PCS Utilities (Dry) – Hamilton LRT

Job title:

Project Manager, PCS Utilities (Dry) – Hamilton LRT

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.CPG’s 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.Our Pre-construction Services Utilities team within the Capital Project Group is seeking a Project Manager to lead and manage the dry utility relocations for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit project. This role is critical to ensuring the successful coordination and execution of utility relocations while minimizing project risks and maintaining schedule alignment.Our project office is located at 100 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario with occasional visits to 10 Bay Street, Toronto Ontario required.What will I be doing?

• Manage the relocation of conflicting dry utilities (hydro, telecom and gas) within the LRT corridor.
• Knowledge of alternative procurement delivery, particularly Alliance Model would be an asset, in order to identify opportunities for improvements and cost savings, and budget management skills to plan and monitor departmental budgets.
• Work collaboratively within an Alliance framework, ensuring alignment between utility owners, design teams, and construction partners.
• Provide subject matter expert review and technical guidance on dry utility standards, codes, and best practices. Design experience of hydro infrastructure is considered an asset.
• Collaborate with utility partners to identify and deliver on early works opportunities to support the LRT project
• Manage multiple complex projects from planning stages to commissioning and closeout, consistent with corporate commitments (budget, schedule, quality, risk etc.).
• 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.
• Identify the need for concept, preliminary or detail design alternatives, or value engineering opportunities.
• Review and assess project engineering, construction and contingency costs, and forecasts timeframes for project implementation and funding expenditures, including monitoring and project reporting using advanced financial/project management software.
• Manage projects involving effective coordination and liaison with a large number of internal and external stakeholders – including other areas of the Capital Projects Group and other Metrolinx departments, municipal partners, third parties and Railways.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a university degree or college diploma in Engineering, Architecture or related field or a combination of relevant education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in managing projects involving planning, design, construction, and commissioning of large-scale transit, transportation or municipal projects. Relevant experience in rapid transit & dry utility design, is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience to manage complex, projects under pressure to meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Demonstrated experience and application of supervisory principles and practices to supervise staff.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (P.Eng), Licensed Architect (OAA) designations, Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) are considered an asset.
• Knowledge of contract law, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and construction standards and procedures applicable to operating Railway environment.
• Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation and strong communication skills to liaise with all levels within the organization and on construction sites.

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.#LI-SS1

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Location

Canada

Job date

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 03:38:00 GMT

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