IO’s Project Delivery Enterprise Team delivers some of the province’s largest and most important public infrastructure projects, including new hospitals, highways, transit systems, and courthouses. Our made-in-Ontario approach to modern project delivery has brought over 100 major projects to market and has made Ontario a global leader in infrastructure development by delivering new projects on time and on budget while meeting high standards for design, quality, and health and safety.
The Project Manager will provide leadership throughout the planning, procurement and implementation phases of one or more major LRT projects via Public-Private Partnerships (P3). This includes commercial management, scope and stakeholder management, budget preparation, scheduling and project risk mitigation.
To be successful in this role, the incumbent 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. Advanced presentation, consultation, negotiation, influencing and consensus building skills are also required. Experience negotiating claims, scope changes and other compliance and contractual matters on major projects is preferred.
Note: Please highlight on your resume the types of construction-related projects that you have supported or lead.
What You Will Do:
- Manage the procurement and commercial implementation of major LRT projects through Public-Private Partnerships (P3).
- Manage relationships with various groups of internal and external stakeholders to identify issues related to staging, procurement, government approvals, relationship management and other commercial issues.
- Develop and implement risk identification, assessment and identifying mitigation measures, specific to commercial issues in any phase of the project.
- Manage projects from Pre-transaction, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) stage during procurement and through construction, commissioning to the final transfer of responsibility to operations.
- Support the Director and Executives on the overall management of a major Project (or group of Projects) which includes providing commercial advice on contracts and developing commercial strategy for successful project execution.
- Provide commercial support and liaise with the technical team and consultants, as required, throughout the planning, procurement, design, and construction phases of a project.
- Provide mentorship to the Project Coordinators.
What We’re Looking For:
- Substantial hands-on experience managing major, complex projects (Rail and Transit) from Transaction through to Construction stages, including executing all the project activities from start to the end for the entire duration.
- Experience or education in Engineering, Project Management, Architecture or relevant discipline.
- PMP certification (or working towards it).
- Experience with P3 programs, with Design-Build-Finance models strongly preferred, especially with Rail and Transit projects.
- Strong experience managing major projects from inception to delivery is required.
- Strong business acumen, solid experience dealing with project budget, schedule, and technical requirements as well as financial and legal matters, contract management, with an emphasis on commercial considerations pertaining to project planning and implementation.
- Thorough knowledge of contract structuring and legal requirements of contracts.
- Experience leading and managing project teams to guide the direction of scope and manage ongoing project discussions with stakeholders.
- Experience guiding and coaching Project teams (Project Managers and Coordinators).
- Significant experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs, requirements, and concerns related to the project.
- Experience leading meetings with senior or executive leadership regarding critical project outcomes for the portfolio.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and assess potential risks and challenges associated with the project, programs, and developing strategies to mitigate them.
What's in It For You:
- 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.
NOTE:
This posting will close on April 29, 2024 at 11:59 pm.
Please note that interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.
lease highlight on your resume the types of construction-related projects that you have supported or lead.
The hiring range for this position is $99,300 - $149,000, with a corresponding job level of PM3. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, knowledge and experience.
At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
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