Senior Project Leader – YNSE

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SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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There is so much happening in the world of transit, right here in Toronto. We are looking for talented individuals to be part of a once in a generation transit expansion by working on Toronto’s Subways Extension Program.

The MCS team is partnering with Metrolinx to deliver the Yonge North Subway Extension project. The Yonge North Subway Extension will extend the TTC’s Line 1 by nearly eight kilometres north from Finch Station to Richmond Hill, with five new stations.

We are seeking experienced Senior Project Leaders to lead the planning, design, and construction of new underground and overground transit stations. The successful candidate will oversee all phases of project delivery, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, safety, and quality standards. This role requires deep expertise in new build station infrastructure, stakeholder management, and large‑scale capital project execution.

• Provide strategic direction and overall management of all construction activities on assigned subway project segments from planning through to revenue service.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with delivery service providers and stakeholders to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to negotiate partnership agreements aligned with project objectives.
• Meet regularly with client leaders, delivery and stakeholder leaders to assess progress, resolve issues, and mitigate risks.
• Tailor communication to various stakeholder levels regarding project status, concerns, risks and actions.
• Plan and facilitate stakeholder meetings, including external stakeholders and internal senior leadership, to ensure transparent project communications.

• Oversee and manage interfaces between the client, stakeholders, and delivery service providers.
• Work with architects, engineers, and contractors to develop innovative, sustainable design solutions that meet regulatory standards.
• Govern constructability development, alternative technical concepts, and design variances.
• Drive decision‑making on complex design and construction issues using project intelligence from reports, risks, meetings, and schedules.
• Manage contractors, suppliers, and vendor relationships to optimize collaboration, resource utilization and mitigate project risk.
• Monitor contractor performance across all project phases to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify adherence to safety protocols and project requirements.
• Reinforce acceptable standards of workmanship throughout all project stages.

• Lead a large, multi‑organization design compliance and construction team, delegating responsibilities effectively.
• Assess and plan project resourcing, including resource allocation and capability, to align with comprehensive task requirements.
• Mentor direct reports and ensure cascading guidance on construction, design, scheduling, risk, quality and cost estimation.
• Monitor and manage staff performance to ensure alignment with performance objectives.
• Promote an inclusive, diverse and high‑performing team culture focused on continuous improvement.

• Advance scope, policies, and plans related to construction management, infrastructure development, system development, and change management.
• Ensure timely resolution of claims and disputes from design and construction contractors.
• Provide final review and approval of material planning for successful contract administration.
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