Project Manager, Bowmanville Extension

This position will be working out of multiple locations: 20 Bay Street / 111 Richmond Street West / Oshawa Site Office

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. CPG’s 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.

Our Capital Projects Group business unit is seeking a Project Manager for its Bowmanville Extensions team. This position will provide technical expertise and administration of planning, engineering, design, and construction of transit infrastructure projects.

What will I be doing?

Oversee and manage capital corridor infrastructure projects through all stages of design, construction, and close-out; coordinate project management responsibilities, review project progress, identify deficiencies and opportunities, recommend solutions, and escalate issues and risks as required.

Monitor and manage design and construction delivery to ensure scope and quality compliance, proactively resolving issues and escalating issues and risks as required to minimize schedule delays and cost overruns.

Build and maintain strong relationships with consultants, contractors, government partners, railway operators, and private companies to coordinate timelines and deliverables, resolve issues, and drive the successful delivery of capital projects.

Negotiate with Municipal and Regional stakeholders; work closely with stakeholders to align expectations, address scope requests, and establish clear maintenance responsibilities.

Lead and align cross-functional teams to embed corporate requirements into projects, including technical design requirements, environmental approvals, municipal commitments and traffic approvals, community engagement, property acquisition, and supporting agreements, ensuring consistent and compliant delivery.

Lead the team by example by following best practices with respect to project management, and controlling scope, budget, schedule and quality.

Analyze work activities to identify opportunities for efficiencies and recommend solutions.

Foster a safe and healthy work environment; ensure project teams, contractors and trades comply with health, safety and environmental standards that meet or exceed legislated requirements.

Support day-to-day construction delivery by monitoring schedule progress, participating in coordination meetings, and working with project partners to resolve issues.

This role requires regular travel to the construction site (minimum twice per week) and working from a site office in Oshawa. The project team will transition to a construction office in Durham Region within the next three months (by Spring 2026).

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

Completion of a university degree or Diploma in Engineering, Construction, Architecture or related field.

Valid Professional Engineering ( license recognized by the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), CET (Certified Engineering Technologist), (Certified Technician) or equivalent qualifications.

Knowledge and demonstrated project management experience related to the design, and construction of heavy passenger rail transit systems, structures and related works in an urban environment.

Understands theories, principles and practices of structural, civil and railway construction in an active railway corridor.

Understanding of Traffic Engineering, Wet Utility design and construction, and/or Property Acquisitions is considered an asset.

Excellent oral and written…