Operations & Maintenance Project Specialist

The Gannett Fleming TranSystems office in Toronto, ON office is currently seeking an experienced Project Operations & Maintenance Development Specialist having a background in Engineering and/or Architectural Technology to support operations and maintenance (O&M) projects for our subway extension projects.

A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently on the development of O&M requirements and specifications, functional validation, support for integration and implementation of structural design packages from concept to final design.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and achieving approval for operational concepts and ensuring inclusion of concept requirements within contract specification documents. Performs functional validation on planned business needs and stakeholder requests to ensure all relevant transit agency requirements are accounted for within project and operational plans. Develops long range estimates for operation practices to be implemented and maintenance of subway extension infrastructures and equipment. Interacts with resources across various project and functional teams to derive and confirm project requirements. Circulates and supports acceptance of operational concepts and plans.

Principal Responsibilities and essential functions

• Leads internal and external client meetings
• Participates in technical proposals and business development activities
• Completes functional validation of design concepts and design packages for subway extensions
• Performs a variety of assignments including conducting architectural studies, drawing, rendering and design reviews to validate operational feasibility
• Drafts and/or coordinates review cycles for developed documentation that may include operational concept documents, process mapping, standard operational procedures, standard maintenance procedures, training plans and operational integration strategies
• Defines, articulates and drafts specifications of operations and maintenance requirements for various complex linear infrastructure, facilities and transportation planning projects
• Manages a variety of projects to include transportation and transit facilities, public facilities and buildings, and Urban Design.
• Develops and supports estimates for operations and maintenance of line-wide subway systems and facilities
• Works with stakeholding teams to achieve consensus and coordination for operations and maintenance objectives including Metrolinx, TTC, city agencies, supporting consultants and contractors
• Ensures scope compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Develops and implements O&M integration plans
• Evaluates feasibility of stakeholder requests and coordinate development of technical decisions
• Works with Metrolinx resources to establish key performance indicators and targets for reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM) of maintenance for subway extension infrastructures and equipment
• Supports O&M Principal Project Manager in preparation and submission of meeting minutes.

Education and Licensing requirements

• Post-Secondary Education (or equivalent experience) in a discipline such as Architecture, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Analysis or Business Process Analysis

Training, Skills, Knowledge and/or experience

• Minimum 8-10 years professional experience in Facilities Management and/or Construction, and/or Transit/Transportation, and /or IT and /or Communications  (a combination of this group preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of architectural and project management experience
• Must be able to accurately understand and interpret architectural and civil data/drawings for facilities, communications systems and traditional railway train control layouts
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, statutes, standards and practices related to the following is preferred: Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks (MECP) and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA))
• Expertise with REVIT software, AutoCAD software, BIM principles & workflows and Bluebeam is preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge and application of ProjectWise, MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint, MS Visio
• Ability to deliver complex or multi-streamed projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Excellent prioritization and risk management capabilities

At Gannett Fleming TranSystems, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred retirement plan, and the opportunity to incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

Gannett Fleming TransSystems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship required for this position. No relocation assistance will be provided for this position. Local candidates will be given preference.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE: Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time 

Salary Range: Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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