Project Manager, Design and Technical

Who We Are

Metrolinx’s GO Expansion program is delivering more GO service across the network, including the capacity to deliver two-way service every 15 minutes or better on core routes. Work is already underway on new track, station renovations and infrastructure upgrades on parts of the Lakeshore, Stouffville, Kitchener and Barrie lines. The investment will generate thousands of new jobs and economic opportunities across the region. The ONxpress Civil Joint Venture is comprised of Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc. and FCC Canada Ltd. This multidisciplinary team leads the delivery of civil and track works, leveraging global expertise to introduce innovative solutions across the GO Transit network.

What you will do:

• Lead the coordination and integration of multidisciplinary design teams.
• Monitor all the subcontractor cost related reports from subcontractors, regular invoice tracking and reporting
• Review designers’ schedules, progress reports and identify delays or deviations from the original estimate.
• Leading change management activities including all the analysis for cost, schedule and workload
• Ensure that design progress is accurately reflected in monthly progress reports and payment applications.
• Collaborate with project controls to validate earned value and support accurate forecasting.
• Liaise with internal teams including engineering, construction, and project controls to ensure seamless design execution.
• Interface with the client to raise issues related to design delays, scope changes, or non-compliance.
• Support resolution of design-related issues, project risk estimations and facilitate timely design-making.
• Contribute to monthly applications for payment by validating design progress and deliverables.
• Ensure all design-related risks and changes are documented and communicated.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in project/design management, preferably in rail or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in cost control and budget management.
• Strong knowledge in project cost management activities, reporting tools and methods.
• Strong understanding of Canadian rail standards, design codes and regulatory requirements.
• Be in direct contact with subcontractors regarding commercial reporting and monitoring.
• Proven ability to manage complex design schedules and coordinate across multiple stakeholders.
• Proven experience managing designers from both project controls (budget and schedule control) and changing management perspective.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate in a matrix environment.
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.

Expected compensation for this role is between $130,000.00-$160,000.00 annually. Base salaries are determined according to multiple factors including skills, experience and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into consideration. In addition to base salary ONxpress also offers a comprehensive medical and dental program, RRSP with company matching and the potential to participate in our discretionary, performance based bonus program.

This role is a newly created position.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, ONxpress may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and ONxpress’ AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified ONxpress team members.

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This position is with ONxpress Civils (“CJV” aka the Design & Construction team); the project segment responsible for the modernization and modification of the key area network, including countless innovations in the way the regional rail infrastructure is built.

We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of whether they meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we welcome your application and the opportunity to consider you for the position.

We are an Equal Employer. Should you need any accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact View email address on ca.talent.com .