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. Our Track team with CPG GO/UP is looking for a Senior Manager, Construction Management Field to join the team!

Reporting to the Director, Construction Management Field, you will work closely with the Project Delivery teams and with Contractors on the track related projects for our entire network within the GO Expansion program across the GTHA. You will use your experience in health and safety, work planning, quality and site supervision to drive a culture of best-practice construction management on GO Expansion program. Collaborate with leadership within the Project Delivery teams to ensure we have a single vision for excellence in construction management.

Support development of project strategies while providing overall administrative and technical leadership and oversight to multiple corridor project activities to ensure coordination of efforts and successful completion. Plan,



set objectives and control activities during the construction phase of the corridor project in conjunction with Managers and project teams. Identify and mitigate construction resources and other constraints, lead resolutions to ensure minimal disruption to schedules and project milestones.

Coach a team of construction staff to provide reviews of requirements of the construction methodology work plans, risk assessments, and relevant permits to an approved standard before work activities commence. Monitor risks, constraints, and contingencies to avoid additional project construction costs, penalties and delays and make recommendations regarding investments and risks. Prepare detailed program reports and provide input to project staff, preparing reports and proposals in response to Board and senior management requests and emerging legislative and regulatory requirements.

Represent the field construction management team at meetings with stakeholders, such as consultants, vendors, Metrolinx executives, and senior management, to provide construction input and expertise associated with major service improvement projects or service extensions. Bachelor’s degree or diploma in an Engineering or Construction Management, Planning, or Architecture field or a related field, specialized certification, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.



Demonstrated progressive leadership experience focused on providing comprehensive field/on-site construction management services and support associated with the planning, designing and constructing transit facilities, station infrastructure, and related works on public transit/light/heavy rail operations and transportation engineering, preferably in the public sector and/or unionized environment.

Proven ability to effectively lead a field construction management team by engaging, inspiring, and coaching.

Experience as a construction manager in the rail sector, i.e., Experience in front-line railway operations and/or applied track engineering is an asset. Comprehensive experience in construction management, contracts administration, fieldwork, and construction inspections. Must have demonstrated experience effectively relaying and receiving critical and technical information (written and verbal) to varied audiences.

Seasoned in relevant construction-related software applicable to the area of specialty. A valid Ontario Class G driver’s license is required to travel to various site locations. Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record.

Employees may regularly be required to work nights and weekends, to visit construction sites and public meetings. Office-based and on-site with frequent travel to project site locations. cold, heat, rain, snow, etc.) at all hours of the day or night. 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: (phone hidden) or email [email protected] be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

📌 Senior Manager, Construction Management Field - Track (Toronto)
🏢 Metrolinx
📍 Toronto