Director, Project Delivery (Rail Transit - Subways)

Job Purpose:

The role is responsible for providing strategic advice, commercial guidance, and expertise to project staff through all stages of a project.  This includes guiding, leading, managing and supporting project management professionals in managing project issues delivered under the Public-Private Partnership (P3) model, Progressive Design-Build or other non-traditional delivery models, within the approved schedule, budget, and quality parameters. This role will also work collaboratively with our partners and internal teams.

To be successful in this role, the Director brings sound commercial management, stakeholder management skills and experience finding positive solutions to complex issues with contractors, clients and diverse teams of project consultants and specialists. Experience negotiating claims, scope changes and other compliance and contractual matters on major projects is required.  Experience coaching, mentoring and delegating Project teams is required.

Location:  1 Dundas Street West, Toronto (corporate office for meetings) and 2 Queen Street East, Toronto (project office)

What You Will Do:

Deliver a portfolio of infrastructure projects ensuring integration, coordination and consistency with strategic corporate directions and goals:

• Manage the process from planning stage to project close out with a particular emphasis on working with clients to develop contract documents that are complete and have had the appropriate level of due diligence necessary to get to the commencement of construction. 
• Develop/deliver project implementation plans to ensure the delivery of multiple projects on time and on budget.
• Lead the procurement of high-value services in support of project development and implementation.  Manage procured consulting expertise and resolve disputes on contract interpretation and terms of agreement on behalf of the organization.
• Ensure comprehensive project management is maintained throughout the planning, transaction, construction, commissioning and final completion phases of each project.

Manage project risks to ensure delivery of projects within approved schedule, budget and quality parameters:

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, manage various project risks from the concept phase of each project through to completion and hand-over.
• Build and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with external clients and proactively work with them to mitigate potential issues and challenges.
• Manage complex stakeholder networks for various projects and broker solutions to issues which arise.
• Keep division’s executives and client teams informed on potential issues or events that may concern them or have an impact on programs, services and initiatives they are responsible for.

Provide Leadership to Project Team:  

• Build, develop and motivate a team of high-caliber professionals that provide high quality services, and build reputation as a reliable business partner.
• Establish performance measurement process, training and development programs for the team to support knowledge transfer, skills development and the team’s ability to successfully manage deliverables.

What We're Looking For:

• Substantial hands-on experience in the delivery, procurement and construction of complex P3 and/or PDB projects is required, ideally in the Transit sector.
• Strong people leadership capabilities, including but not limited to, the ability to grow talent, empower performance, and promote and model a healthy and respectful workplace. 
• Experience or education in Engineering, Project Management, Architecture or relevant discipline.
• PMP certification (or working towards it).  
• Experience successfully leading negotiations of contracts or agreements in a complex multi- stakeholder environment.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, highly developed communications skills, presentation skills and a proven track record of building positive relationships and effective partnerships.
• A strong ability to manage difficult conversations, proactively deal with complex situations, and propose solutions that will lead to a successful resolution of potential issues.
• Strong negotiation skills at the boardroom level, with an ability to find win-win solutions.
• Significant senior experience in the consulting or the construction industry.
• Senior level strategic project planning, development and implementation skills.
• Substantial experience in either Construction Management, Engineering, or Project Management.  
• Understanding of appropriate codes, standards and other guidelines related to the delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Substantial expertise in contract management, construction finance, and procurement.
• Expertise in quality management processes and oversight.

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. 

This posting will close on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 @ 5:00 pm.

Please note that interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

The hiring range for this position is  $140,400 - $210,600 with a corresponding job level of PM5. The exact compensation will align based on the skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.