
Manager, AFP Agreements (Go Expansion/RT)
- Canada
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Envisions project scope of work, initiates, prepares and presents for execution, terms of reference and subsequent addenda for agreements governing the engagement of consultants
- Performs complete start to close-out project management on selected complex, high-risk projects as required to meet corporate commitments, with or without staff delegation
- Serves as technical specialist on studies as well as design and construction matters
- Defines the need for concept, preliminary or detail design alternatives and new or improved procedures, design standards, specifications or contract documents
- Provides administrative, design, editing, technical, estimating, and priority direction to staff and personnel assigned to individual projects, through all project stages
- Reviews requests for acquisitions, requisitions for purchase orders, change orders for contracts and addenda for consultant agreements
- Ensures that capital projects and programs for new, replacement or enhanced infrastructure, maximize customer service, satisfy internal stakeholder requirements, incorporate external agency requirements, and serve public interests
- Reviews and approves draft Project Charter documents
- Works with a multidisciplinary team comprised of employees, consultants/Technical Advisors, and contractors to deliver high-quality service, and oversees the day-to-day delivery of project team members involved in the coordination and administration of multiple project elements
- Coordinates a number of complex tasks under pressure to meet schedule and budget commitments
- Reviews and evaluates consultant studies, reports, design proposals, specifications and contract documents, to meet established policies, procedures and standards
- Assist the Senior Project Manager and Manager in ensuring that the Contractor adhere to the Project Agreement throughout all stages and phases of the project, including engagement and coordination with third-party stakeholders such as municipalities and transit agencies.
- Support the Senior Project Manager and Manager in reviewing and evaluating daily, weekly, and monthly reports submitted by the Technical Advisor and Consultants
- Conduct regular site inspections-both surface and underground-and supervise project site safety visits.
- Completion of a degree in Architectural, Engineering or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, preferably within the public sector.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or partial completion is an asset
- Registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect in the Province of Ontario is an asset.
- Project management experience to manage assigned multi-disciplinary projects of high value and complexity and supervise staff engaged in all stages of project management from start to close-out
- Must have a valid Ontario Class “G” driver's licence as this role will be required to visit construction sites
- Knowledge of passenger transportation industry and projects is an asset
- Prior experience with municipalities and transit agencies is an asset
- Knowledge of municipal, TTC, Metrolinx and other national or international rail and transit standards is an asset
- Experience with Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) tunneling methodologies is a strong asset
- Prior experience with any aspect of design, construction and commissioning of multi-disciplinary transit projects is strongly desired
- Organizational, interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills to coordinate complex multi-disciplinary projects under pressure to meet schedule and budget commitments
- Knowledge of Alternative Finance Procurement (P3) method is required
- Knowledge of Contract Law, Construction Liens Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, and the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act. Knowledge of Human Resources legislation to monitor and manage employees and contractors, including experience in the application of collective agreement provisions.
- Strong problem solving and influencing skills to establish effective working relationships, negotiate, and deal with a variety of contacts, both internal and external to the organization; along with the ability to gain cooperation from individuals not under direct authority
- Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to present complex and/or new ideas with clarity and simplicity and to liaise with all levels within and outside the organization and with specialists across multiple sectors