Senior Project Manager – Underground Stations

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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Context

The MCS team is partnering with 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 kilometers north from Finch Station to Richmond Hill, with five new stations.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and construction of new underground 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 underground infrastructure, stakeholder management, and large-scale capital project execution.

Missions/Main Duties

This position will manage a team of Metrolinx staff, consultants, contractors and stakeholders, as part of integrated delivery team

What will I be doing?

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of works associated with underground transit station projects from concept to commissioning.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams including engineers, designers, consultants, and contractors.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, schedules, and risk registers.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with City, municipal and provincial agencies, as well as utility companies and community stakeholders and the Toronto Transit Commissions
• Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships with e.g., architects, designers, M&E resources, structural and civil engineers, building surveyors, structural surveyors, property consultants, planning consultants, contractors, cost consultants, and other specialists. 
• Oversee procurement processes including RFQs, RFPs, contract negotiations, and vendor management, particularly with progressive contract models (PDB, Alliance)
• Monitor construction progress, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare and present project reports to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Champion sustainability, innovation, and best practices in underground transit design and construction.

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent field
• 10+ years of experience in engineering and/or design management, as well as construction delivery experience
• Strong understanding of design principles and engineering methodologies
• Project management experience on large scale civil engineering projects, preferably rapid transit projects
• Experience working with a large team of technical professionals and large-scale contractors
• Experience of novel progressive contract models, including PDB and/or Alliance
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing the competing objectives of many external and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience managing a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including municipalities

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.