Project Manager (Public Works)

Job Description

Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.

Job Purpose

The Project Manager will provide leadership throughout the planning, procurement and implementation phases of assigned project(s). This includes scope and stakeholder management, budget preparation, scheduling and project risk mitigation.

To succeed in this role, the incumbent brings solid project delivery and stakeholder management experience, the ability to adapt quickly and respond to a changing environment, and experience finding positive solutions to issues with clients and diverse teams of project consultants, specialists and contractors. Presentation, consultation, negotiation, influencing and consensus building skills are also required.

What You Will Do

• Lead complex infrastructure projects through all phases of a project’s development and implementation. This includes Pre-transaction, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP), design, construction, commissioning and to the final transfer of responsibility to operations.
• Manage the planning, design, and construction of large and complex infrastructure projects delivered through Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) and traditional delivery models.
• Manage relationships with various groups of internal and external stakeholders to mitigate project risks and ensure that project objectives are met.
• Lead presentations to seek approvals and demonstrate new concepts, including briefings for senior management and both internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead in coordinating with various internal and external team members to establish agendas, processes and procedures to advance business objectives and project outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• Substantial hands‑on experience managing major complex infrastructure projects including direct hands‑on management of consultants and contractors.
• Experience, background or education in Architecture, Engineering or other relevant discipline to the design and construction industry.
• PMP certification or in the process of acquiring.
• Strong business acumen and experience in dealing with project budgets, schedules, technical requirements and construction methodology.
• Solid understanding of P3 programs including various P3 delivery models (e.g. Build‑Finance, Design‑Build‑Finance, Design‑Build‑Finance‑Maintain, etc.) and traditional delivery models (Design‑Bid‑Build and Construction Management)
• Experience negotiating claims, scope changes and other compliance and contractual items on projects is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills (both verbal and written).

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose‑driven in‑person collaboration opportunities.
• A Defined Contribution Pension Plan, with Infrastructure Ontario contributing the equivalent of 5% of a full‑time employee’s annual salary and will also match any employee contribution up to an additional 5% of their annual salary. To provide further options for planning and saving for the future, IO offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax‑Free Savings Account to eligible employees.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out‑of‑country care, paramedical services, and more.
• A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top‑up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top‑up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.
• Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in‑person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well‑being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and license fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role.
• Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non‑urgent medical needs.
• A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.

We offer a competitive salary range of $110,900 to $143,600 (PM3 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.

Candidate EEO statement: Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.