Job Description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

The Construction Phase Services Lead (CPS Lead) for the Ontario Line Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations project is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing all aspects of the project's construction phase as a Design Consultant. The role is critical for ensuring various schedule milestones are met and to the highest standards of safety and quality. The CPS Lead will also ensure the CPS services are delivered within prescribed budget. The CPS Lead will manage complex project issues both technical and site-related, project risks, stakeholder relations, and will be accountable for contributing to the successful completion of this significant transit infrastructure project.

Role accountabilities:

Provide senior leadership and oversight to a team of staff, consultants, and contractors. Guide and mentor project personnel and ensure effective risk management and issues management processes are in place.

Extensive experience in contract administration, including managing consultant/contractor performance, claims, and schedule compliance, particularly with Public-Private Partnership (P3) contracts. Previous experience in Progressive Design Build (PDB) is a bonus.

Proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships, negotiate effectively, and manage multiple direct reports. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to present complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.

Manage and maintain effective communication and consultation with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including Metrolinx departments, the City of Toronto, the TTC, government agencies, utility companies, and the public. Facilitate conflict resolution and manage stakeholder expectations.

Proven experience in leading the analysis and management of changes, risks and issues. Demonstrated experience at implementing and managing processes, status reporting, and keen awareness to escalate issues timely and properly.

Monitor and achieve objectives related to engineering, design standards, technical specifications, and document control. Provide technical input for project/program communications.

Safety and Quality: Uphold the highest standards of site safety and construction quality. Conduct site reviews and audits to ensure a safe working environment and adherence to the project’s quality requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education: A degree in Engineering or Architecture, or a related engineering and construction discipline.

Experience: Demonstrated extensive experience (10 years and over) in capital project management and implementation, with at least five years of experience managing large, complex, multi-year transit or infrastructure projects.

Professional Designation: Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or Architect (O.A.A.) in the Province of Ontario or proof of registration within 12 months.

Problem-Solving: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to address complex technical and stakeholder issues.

Technical Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of project management and change management practices, including work planning, risk management, and budget management. Familiarity with applicable legislation such as the Contract Law, Construction Liens Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Environmental Assessment Act is also crucial.

Leadership and Communication: Proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships, negotiate effectively, and manage multiple direct reports. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to present complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $106 480 - $155 720. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.
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