Project Coordinator, Signaling, Lakeshore and Hill Lines

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.

This role is an in‑office position based at our 130 Adelaide St W. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in‑person co‑creation, relationship‑building, and hands‑on partnership with leaders across the organization.

Our Capital Projects Group 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 Capital Project Delivery Group is hiring a Project Coordinator for its Lakeshore and Richmond Hill project. Under the guidance of the Vice President, Utilities, you will support the relocation, stakeholder engagement, and inspections for the Signaling on the Lakeshore and Richmond Hill Lines, or other projects, as assigned.

Start Rate (Non-negotiable):$52.20 per hour

• Oversee the project work of design and construction to ensure compliance with the Project Agreement, Metrolinx’s Engineering Standards, Building Code and Site Plan Control Requirements and internal user group requirements through all project lifecycle stages.

• Coordinate reviews of project contractor’s site work plans and ground disturbance permits to minimize customer and Metrolinx revenue service impacts, ensure all internal and external approvals from stakeholders are obtained, and that reviews are completed timely and schedule restrictions are adhered to.

• Oversee all site works and construction works, working directly with contractors on site, through coordination from the office, as well as site visits.

• Track and report all project expenditures such as consultant fees and purchase orders, construction contracts, and change orders.

• Work with Project Manager to manage risk, cost, schedule, permits and all other performance indicators related to execution of the work.

• Will be working in a fast-paced schedule construction environment and will need to be able to problem solve and work collaboratively with others to resolve issues and facilitate the execution of the works.

• Coordinate and submit tender document specifications for construction and consultant contracts to the Procurement team for tendering. Assists Procurement Team during tendering by providing information to contractors and consultants.

• Coordinate projects to minimize customer impacts, ensure all internal and external approvals are obtained, and that design and cost dispute resolution and timely completion within established budget and schedule restrictions are adhered to.

• Participation with on site construction meetings, site reviews, and safety compliance, including ensuring compliance with contract document management.

• Ensure project completion and commissioning for handover to user group.

• Prepare reports, logs, and presentations to various stakeholders and the management team on a regular basis, working collaboratively to meet internal and external stakeholder requirements.

• A college diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology or an equivalent combination of education,…