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.
The Scarborough Subway Extension (SSE) is being delivered using the Progressive Design Build Model, which is now in its implementation phase. This transformational transit project is in need of a Manager, Construction Oversight, to ensure safe and timely oversight of construction and management of inspection resources to drive the SSE forward with its key stakeholders in a manner that is built on a foundation of trust, respect, collaboration and reasonableness. The Manager, Construction Oversight, will lead a skilled team in working together with project staff and stakeholders to deliver on intended project and third-party benefits and outcomes on time, on schedule, on budget, and with a safety-first mindset.
What will I be doing?
Overseeing a team of construction, safety and quality inspectors to ensure construction activities are monitored and implemented timely, safely and meet contractual requirements.
Interacting and communicating with general contractors’ site staff, with the support of each asset delivery team, to collaboratively identify, mitigate or resolve any issues for timely and safe implementation of works in addition to alleviating cost, schedule and risk exposure to the Project.
Managing assignment of construction oversight resources amongst different assets based on construction activity timelines and anticipated volume of work to be carried out by Contractor(s).
Supporting each asset delivery team in active risk management by ensuring Contractor(s) or other stakeholders implement required actions in time to mitigate impacts.
Supporting internal stakeholders in documenting and validating weekly on-site progress for the purposes of cost reconciliation, schedule validation or environmental items.
Documenting and collating submitted records to support handover of Project elements to stakeholders.
Supporting asset delivery teams and stakeholders during testing and commissioning of different project elements or assets including tracking closeout of deficiencies.
Frequent presentation to management and asset teams on on-site progress, key upcoming construction activities and items for escalation.
Resolve, assist in resolving, or support in timely escalation of on-site issues to mitigate cost or schedule impacts.
Supporting management in developing annual budget and work plans for construction oversight consultants.
Effectively manage construction oversight consultants within annual budget.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
Completion of a degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, Urban & Regional Planning, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent; Graduate level degree is an asset.
Demonstrated experience in construction and delivery of infrastructure projects with experience and measured success in the application of project management methodology in the context of significant projects (>$100 million); experience in the transportation industry and public sector is an asset.
Detailed understanding of different procurement strategies, delivery methodologies (DBB, DB, DBFM, DBFOM) and the associated risk transfer. Experience with collaborative models including Progressive Design Build, Alliance, and Integrated Project Delivery is an asset.
Exceptional program and project management skills to lead and manage projects, develop project budgets and schedules, related staff and resources, and to monitor budget and schedule adherence and performance results.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with stakeholders and achieve milestones in a multi-stakeholder, multi-disciplinary environment.
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 hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com.
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.
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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