Project and Design Manager

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 Torontos 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.

CPGs 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.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager Integration our Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) office within Capital Project Group is looking for a Project Manager to join the team. The Hamilton LRT is a 14km 17 stop project that will transform the City of Hamilton.

The Project Manager will provide a key role within the Hamilton LRT project delivery team by coordination and undertaking of activities related to coordination with stakeholders including supporting the project submittals through review and approvals- this includes supporting the reconciliation of requirements as well as variation and deviations from standards. A key responsibility of this role will be strategic coordination with other internal Metrolinx teams and management of third-party stakeholders.

Coordinates with internal stakeholders (e.g. municipality government agencies and property owners) on resolution of design issues timelines deliverables changes and other issues impacting project progress quality cost and safety.

Performs project management role and responsibilities within a collaborative minded project team on a complex dynamic and high-risk project.

Provides administrative design editing technical estimating and priority direction to staff and personnel assigned to individual projects through all project stages.

Works with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality product and service and oversees the day-to-day delivery of project by being involved in the coordination and administration of project elements.

Reviews and evaluates consultant studies reports design proposals specifications and contract documents to meet established policies procedures and standards

Integrate multiple corporate requirements into the project including technical design environmental assessment conditions community and municipal commitments design excellence and property acquisition conditions; analyze potential conflicts delays or issues resulting from integration of corporate requirements with project plan

Support implementation of project management principles including project scope budget and change orders including negotiating processing and analyzing cost and schedule impacts

Ensures the project is progressing by completing assigning and monitoring day-to-day tasks and providing updates to management. Oversee daily project progress and communicate updates to leadership; Completion of a degree in Applied Science Engineering Urban Planning or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent .

Demonstrated experience relatedto the planning design and construction of transit facilities station infrastructure and related works preferably under progressive contracting methods.

Knowledge of Contract Law the Occupational Health and Safety Act Environmental Assessment Act Planning Act and the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act. Knowledge of Human Resources legislation to monitor and manage employees and contractors including experience in the application of collective agreement provisions.

Communication interpersonal consultative and negotiation skills to establish and maintain business relationships and partnerships within the organization with relevant provincial ministries other jurisdictions service providers and stakeholders to provide expertise/advice and influence the development of infrastructure delivery policy to deal with complex and/or sensitive issues and present solutions.

Budget management to plan and monitor departmental budgets against limitations

Leadership ability to oversee a team of technical project professionals.

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.

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: or email .

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).