Project Manager (Light Rail Transit)

The role will focus on projects specifically related to transit infrastructure and will require working closely with Metrolinx and an integrated project team on delivery of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 

To be successful in the role, the incumbent should bring sound commercial management skills, stakeholder management skills and experience finding positive solutions to complex issues with clients and diverse teams of project consultants and specialists.  Strong presentation, consultation, negotiation, influencing and consensus building skills are also required.  

Location: Mississauga / Toronto

What You Will Do:

• Support the management of the commercial implementation of major transit P3 projects.
• Support the implementation of tools and processes associated with commercial management of transit infrastructure projects in the implementation phase.
• Provide commercial support and liaise with the technical team and consultants, as required, on key issues throughout the design, and construction phases of a project.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation measures, specific to complex projects including commercial issues.
• Support the Director and Executives on the overall management of a major Project (or group of Projects) specifically by providing commercial advice on contracts and developing commercial strategy for successful project execution. 
• Support the management claims and variations through effective analysis of supporting documents and conducting negotiations with contractors.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to colleagues such as Project Coordinators and Senior Project coordinators.
• Other duties and special initiatives as required to support Projects.

What We’re Looking For: 

• Hands-on experience managing major complex infrastructure projects is required.
• Experience or education in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or other relevant discipline to the construction industry.
• Possession of a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation is advantageous but not mandatory.
• PMP certification or in the process of acquiring is an asset.
• Strong business acumen and an understanding of dealing with project budgets, schedules, and technical requirements/issues associated with completing construction projects.
• Strong experience negotiating claims, scope changes and other compliance and contractual items on major social projects.
• Good understanding of building construction and systems, including understanding of the various contract delivery models (e.g. Build-Finance, Design-Build-Finance, Design-Build-Finance-Maintain, Progressive Design-Build etc.).
• Strong presentation skills, communication skills and ability to speak to audiences at the staff level in addition to senior executives. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing stakeholder relationships.
• Experience collaborating with Municipalities, Cities, and Utility companies is considered an asset.

What We Offer:

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• A Defined Contribution Pension Plan, with Infrastructure Ontario contributing the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary and will also match any employee contribution up to an additional 5% of their annual salary. To provide further options for planning and saving for the future, IO offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account to eligible employees.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
• A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.
• Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and licence fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role.
• Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs.
• A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.

The hiring range for this position is $104,400 – $156,600, with a corresponding job level of PM3.  The exact compensation will align based on the skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.

This posting will close on May 7, 2025 at 5:00pm.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.