Job Description

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.

Our Capital Projects Group (CPG) 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 Union+ team is looking for a Manager to lead the design of capital railway transit infrastructure projects. The Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee design development and integration, and collaborate with project partners to deliver coordinated, constructible designs that meet project requirements, approved schedules and budgets, and safety and quality standards. The role will also provide design oversight and support through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.

What will I be doing?

- Oversee and control project scope across all phases—definition, design, construction, commissioning, and close‑out—ensuring alignment with approved objectives, budgets, and delivery principles.
- Provides leadership, direction, and coaching to staff and multiple project team members.




- Have knowledge of working in live rail corridor, understand of access planning/track protection and working in the USRC rail corridor.
- Work closely with assigned project team members in a hybrid-matrix setting, including managing several points of contact in the design coordination, technical, estimating, and support teams , providing clear direction, prioritization, and coordination to ensure high‑quality deliverables across all project stages.
- Oversee and support the project team in engagements external stakeholders—including municipalities, railway stakeholders, government agencies and property owners—to resolve design issues, manage timelines and deliverables, address changes, and mitigate impacts on project progress, quality, cost, and safety.
- Collaborate with the applicable subject matter experts and other Metrolinx stakeholders, as well as key external stakeholders and partners to incorporate requirements, and ensure projects are implemented consistently, efficiently, safely, and in a coordinated manner.
- Oversee and collaborate with Alliance Partners and contractors in the delivery of scope of work, as defined regarding contracts and projects, ensuring that corrective actions and escalation is initiated when necessary.
- Understands the Alliance progressive contract model,



and contract obligations to perform works and coordinates several complex tasks in a fast‑paced environment to meet schedule and budget commitments.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

- Completion of a degree in Engineering, or a related discipline such as Architecture or a combination of education, training and experience deem equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in engineering and/or project management planning, design, construction, commissioning, and handover of buildings, tunnels and/or bridges, railway track & structures would be considered an asset.
- Strong project management skills to manage construction projects from start to completion; budget and risk management skills to plan and monitor departmental budgets.
- Previous experience in construction projects, including direct collaboration with contractors, engineers, architects and other subject matter experts is required.
- Knowledge of Progressive Procurement Delivery including the Alliance contract model, Construction Manager at Risk, Contract Law, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, and the requirements of the transit/Railway construction standards and procedures is considered an asset.
- Leadership ability to coach, mentor and manage a team of technical project professionals.
- Problem solving and analytical skills to evaluate and address contractor and supplier performance issues and recommend plans for improvement.
- Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to liaise with all levels within the organization and on construction sites.
- Strong administration experience, including the ability to write memos and develop comprehensive business cases.

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📌 Manager, Project Delivery (Toronto)
🏢 Metrolinx
📍 Toronto