Project Manager, Rail Systems (Operations and Maintenance) (Contract)

Our Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE) Office is seeking a Project Manager, Operations & Maintenance (Rail & Systems) providing people management; understanding of systems engineering; and project management for the delivery of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Program. The role supports Systems/Rail activities such as directing and leading the Technical Advisor; ensuring with Project Agreement requirements; setting the vision and developing the Project strategies for Systems development; coordinating with Contractors and supporting the design and construction through all stages of the Project.

This is a Contract position. 

Our Office is located at 2920 Matheson Blvd. East in Mississauga, Ontario and requires presence in the Project Office per Metrolinx Policies. 

What will I Be Doing?

• Manages the development phase and design progression as they relate to Operation & Maintenance
• Oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of O&M strategies to ensure efficient rail system operations.
• Manage the compliance of the Project Agreement, ensure the Operation & Maintenance approach is applied for all the levels in the Systems hierarchy and Systems Engineering, from the Project design stages, construction, testing and commissioning, operation readiness to revenue services and assets handover to Metrolinx.
• Maintain and manage relationship with External Stakeholders, facilitating coordination of requirements, reviews, approvals and resolving technical issues with respect of Operation & Maintenance
• Identify operational risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.
• Monitor objectives related to System Engineering and Operation & Maintenance, design standards/design review, technical specifications, document control, budget and work breakdown structures, Project schedules, resource prioritization, and staffing requirements.
• Report and escalate, as necessary, to the Project leads regarding critical findings identified during Works Submittals reviews that could potentially impact the project's scope, budget, or schedule in a significant manner.
• Collaborate with other disciplines within the Project Delivery Team to establish a comprehensive approach, enabling the successful commissioning of Systems.
• Lead the Operations & Maintenance discussions and oversee the implementation of effective processes, procedures, and measures to ensure compliance with all applicable standards and legal requirements.
• Evaluate project progress and compliance with Project Agreement requirements, identifying any deficiencies and opportunities for improvement, and provide recommendations for solutions. Contribute to ensuring consistent, efficient, safe, and coordinated implementation of projects within the RT Program.
• Assist with project management of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Evaluate and provide support in the administration of Consultant contracts throughout all stages of project development and implementation
   

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a university degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Communication Engineering – or a combination of relevant education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Solid understanding of Operations & Maintenance in Rail Systems
• Professional Engineering License (P. Eng) and Project Management Professional (PMP) designation would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in managing Projects involving in planning, design, and construction, and commissioning of transit facilities, and Transit Systems, in an operating Rapid Transit railway environment.
• Experience in Systems Engineering, Systems Interface and Systems Integration processes, standards, and applications.
• Experience in Stakeholder management related to Systems Integration.
• Experience of Rapid Transit system planning, design development and execution, and delivery to Revenue Service. 
• Experience in different stages of Verification and Validation would be an asset.
• Experience in Requirements Management (RM), requirements assessment, and usage of RM tools such as IBM Rational DOORS.
• Experience in project management principles and practices, including budget and schedule controls, to lead and direct cross functional teams and consultants and monitor project activities for adherence to timelines, budgets, and project performance objectives.
• Knowledge of identification and management of project risks and mitigations.
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience to manage multiple complex projects elements under pressure to meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to monitor contractor performance and contract compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and contact terms and conditions and to proactively develop contingency.
• Knowledge of Contract Law, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, and railway infrastructure construction and construction practices.
• Knowledge of P3/AFP/PDB contracts, consulting/construction contract law, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and construction standards and procedures applicable to working in an operating Railway environment.
• Excellent oral, written/presentation, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively in a large, integrated, matrix team environment.