Senior Manager, Utilities

Role Overview

The Utilities team in Metrolinx's Capital Projects Group is seeking a Senior Manager, Utilities. This specific Senior Manager will be primarily responsible for managing enterprise-level relationships with electrical utilities owners for the benefit of Metrolinx capital projects and providing subject matter expertise to peers in the Utilities team as well as Project Delivery Teams (PDTs) of the Subways, GO Expansion and LRT programs, within the Capital Projects Group.

What You Will Do

Provision of electrical distribution technical input in response to request from PDTs of GO Expansion and Rapid Transit programs in their planning to relocate or protect-in-place existing electrical assets to accommodate Metrolinx capital projects. Provision of advice to PDTs with respect to processes of interaction with utility owners for installation of temporary and permanent services to Metrolinx, in consideration of utility owner internal policies and processes, asset management tools, applicable legislation, etc.

Why It Might Be a Fit

People Leadership: hiring and managing staff who will provide support across the entire Metrolinx capital portfolio, planning succession, and maintaining institutional knowledge. Preparing, or providing input for, executive level briefings on electrical utility interactions and escalations.

Requirements

• Completion of a degree in engineering, applied science, business, or a related discipline, or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in progressively more responsible roles within a municipal planning, construction and/or engineering environment with deep knowledge of coordination between utility owners and large public-sector projects.
• Knowledge of Ontario's Contract Laws, Construction Liens Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, and Professional Engineers Act are preferred.
• Knowledge of railway corridor infrastructure and related construction projects are preferred.

Benefits

• Accommodation for individuals with disabilities
• Equitable and inclusive employer
• Internal mobility policy for employees