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.
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.
Our Claims team within our Rapid Transit Commercial Management department is looking for a Lead, Forensic Scheduling to join the team! You will review and assess the forensic scheduling aspects of the claims management process to support the CPG’s delivery of capital and infrastructure projects, including delay and quantum analysis of claims and provide recommendations for resolution of those claims, along with ensuring adherence to schedule management policies and procedures.
What will I be doing?
Conduct forensic schedule analysis using the AACE recommended techniques and other industry- standard techniques, and provides recommendations for resolution of the claims involving variations, delay, disruption, acceleration, loss of productivity, etc.
Provide calculations for disruption, loss of productivity, acceleration, etc. based on forensic analysis of project schedule, and other project records.
Prepare delay analysis reports and recommendations and present at the executive level.
Advise and assist Project Teams on early identification of schedule issues, potential delays, delay avoidance and mitigation techniques. and involve other functional disciplines in the process.
Work with project teams, ensure that the Contractor’s baseline schedules monthly updates and recovery schedules are proper, and accurate and do not expose Metrolinx to unnecessary claims.
Builds and supports the continuous improvement of the schedule management process.
Prepares metrics, analyzes, and manages key performance indicators for schedule management.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
Completion of a degree in construction management, project management, engineering, or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
Demonstrated experience in forensic scheduling and contract management for major commercial project and/or claims management with demonstrable successful resolution in favor of the client
Progressive experience in the management and administration of major construction/infrastructure contracts.
Schedule management acumen – including the building and running of detailed quantitative cost and schedule models and the interpretation of analysis results.
Experience using P6, Microsoft Project. Knowledge of Acumen Fuse Acumen (or similar schedule analyzer program) and TILOS is a plus.
Demonstrable exceptional technical skill in forensic schedule analysis for prolongation, loss of productivity and acceleration claims and assessment of related schedule and cost impacts with the application of AACE recommended techniques.
Experience in conducting schedule progress analysis and regularly updating schedule for each project stage until completion or close-out.
Experience in earned-value management analysis, and in reviewing and evaluating contractor and consultant schedules and providing guidance and recommendations.
Experience in regularly assessing risks, analyzing schedule disruptions, and determining root causes; identifying strategies for catching up on lost time, avoiding potential delays, and recommending opportunities to mitigate.
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.
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 and other applicable legislation so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email [email protected] .
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.
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