The Project Manager will be responsible for managing specific projects within their designated corridor(s)
They will work closely with the Corridor Design Lead/Manager and other team members to ensure the successful execution of the projects
Responsibilities include developing project plans, coordinating design activities, monitoring project progress, managing project risks and issues, and ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of the design scope
Serve as the main point of contact for project-related communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders
Deliver project technical strategies while providing administrative and discipline specific support and oversight to the OnCorr project Technical Management Office activities to ensure coordination of efforts and successful completion
Execute objectives and controls activities during the development and implementation phases of the OnCorr project in conjunction with Managers and project teams
Manage and contribute technical recommendations to the pre-construction process by reviewing all plans, and associated documents to ensure optimal coordination of projects throughout the RER network; develops recommendations for proposed projects consistent with strategic plan and business objectives
Implement standards and manage critical paths/milestones, by monitoring mechanisms for projects; regularly reports to Director on project status
Manages conflicts effectively to ensure resolution is reached with minimum disruption to workflow; tracks issues and manages the investigation of potentially serious situations that could impede the overall quality and management of projects and implements corrective measures; makes contingency recommendations to minimize negative cost impacts to minimize negative cost impacts
Execute and manage the assigned project or project elements from inception through to completion
Establish new project plans in consultation with stakeholders, including clients
Assign the human and material resources required to complete the project successfully
Formulate a resource allocation strategy and utilize this to distribute work and budgets
Authorize work management and project delivery control per the project plan
Monitor project staff performance to ensure excellence and adherence to specified deadlines
Review and ensure adherence to the overall scope, schedule, and budget
Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans
Supervise, track, and report on performance against project requirements, schedule, milestones, budgets, quality measures, and KPIs, and address issues with corrective actions as appropriate
Evaluate project effectiveness by consulting with clients and project staff
Working Conditions
Office-based
Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of 8 years of experience in Project Management
Knowledge of railway corridor infrastructure and related construction projects
Education:
Completion of a degree in applied science, engineering, or a related discipline - or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
Licenses OR Certifications:
Holding a recognized Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Valid Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) license recognized by the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) or equivalent qualification is preferred
Skills and Competencies:
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
Proficient in Project Management software
Thorough understanding of prevailing Project Management methods
Expert knowledge of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance
Strong ability to identify and minimize risks in advance
Capability to detect, capitalize, and be sensitive to others' strengths
Strong supervision, delegation, and capacity development abilities
Detailed experience in effectively leading mid-sized multi-disciplinary project teams
Competent to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)
Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment
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