Senior Manager, Commercial Management

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.

What We Offer:

• Work that makes an impact across all of Metrolinx as well as the GTHA
• Learning and development opportunities
• An open and inclusive work environment
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits, and wellness spending account
• Defined Benefit OMERS Pension plan

This role is an in-office position based at our 130 Adelaide Street West location. 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 (CPG) 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.

We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Commercial Management to lead and provide commercial oversight for diverse projects within the Stations portfolio at various stages of the delivery lifecycle. This includes stakeholder and vendor management, as well as project reporting. You will also provide commercial options and strategic advice to the Director, Commercial Management, and other Metrolinx partners and leader. The ideal candidate will be motivated to drive results as an individual contributor, and through cross-functional team leadership.

What will I be doing?

• Support the development of the overall strategy for commercial management of the Project Agreement with the Delivery Teams, vendors (including the construction manager, designer and technical advisor) and partner to ensure the successful delivery of the project and value for money objectives.
• Provide leadership in the development, negotiation, and management of commercial frameworks, procurement strategies and contract documents, ensuring they align with commercial principles and objectives, and adhere to Metrolinx policies and procedures to minimize corporate liability and risk throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Provide overall commercial management and support, including: adherence to the terms of the project agreement, tracking and managing variations, changes and amendments, supporting and addressing issues related to invoicing and payments, and tracking and management of claim early warnings, claims and disputes on the project.
• Provide oversight and monitor operational contracts/agreements to ensure risk mitigation and management, value management and cost control to identify and advise on the resolution of a range of critical issues, including adherence to internal governance and vendor performance.
• Oversee contract performance to ensure that project objectives are delivered on time and within budget, business outcomes are achieved and lessons learned are captured to strengthen future contracts/agreements to reduce financial risk and liability.
• Manage the ongoing maintenance of standards, guidelines and contract and commercial management control systems that promote safe, efficient, and cost-effective commercial oversight, using industry best practices.
• Manage the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies, methodologies, tools and techniques for commercial management excellence and continuous improvement, including: the validation of Metrolinx project requirements, and the recommendation of commercial strategies that are consistent with the overall strategic goals of the division.
• Effectively manage significant commercial issues, including complex engineering, operational and business challenges to ensure the completion of key projects and strategies.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Applied Science, Engineering, Architecture, Business or a related discipline – or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Advanced degree is considered an asset, e.g., MBA.
• Demonstrated experience in progressively responsible roles related to the planning, design, construction, and operation of rail and/or transit infrastructure and services, and related works, including experience managing large, complex, multi-year transit projects and/or operational contracts.
• Sound knowledge and proven experience of commercial management and contract administration principles, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Professional Engineer Ontario (P.Eng.), Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) designation would be an asset.
• Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) certification would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Contract Law, Canadian Construction Documents Committee documents (CCDC), Master Construction, Operating and Service Agreements, the Construction Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act and the Professional Engineers Act, contract documents, specifications and drawings, and legal statutes and proceedings.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels, with strong mentoring, coaching, and team-building skills to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com.

Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.