The posting
Job Purpose: Infrastructure Ontario’s AME-CI team delivers essential public‑sector infrastructure across the province, including new construction, major rehabilitation, demolition, and other asset‑related initiatives. Our made‑in‑Ontario approach to modern project delivery has positioned the province as a global leader by consistently delivering projects on time and on budget while upholding high standards for design excellence, quality, and health and safety. The Project Manager plays a central role in advancing capital projects through planning, procurement, and implementation. This includes leading scope, schedule and budget management, stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation and coordinated delivery across a diverse program of work. Success in this role requires strong project delivery capabilities, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments. You bring a solutions‑oriented mindset, experience working with clients and multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams, and the communication, negotiation, and consensus‑building skills needed to advance projects. What You Will Do :
Lead complex infrastructure projects through all phases of development and delivery, including planning, RFQ/RFP processes, design, construction, commissioning, and transition to operations.
Manage the planning, design, and construction of large and complex projects delivered through traditional direct‑delivery models (e.g., stipulated sum, construction management) and/or in an oversight capacity for projects delivered through Project Management Services Providers (PMSPs).
Lead and manage the project administration processes for external consultant(s), contractors, and PMSPs and specialty vendors. This includes financial management of contracts, negotiations, dispute resolution, and/or interpretation and terms of agreement(s) on behalf of the organization.
Attend meetings and site visits as required with various stakeholders.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to identify and mitigate project risks, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with project objectives.
Prepare and deliver reports, presentations, briefings, and recommendations to senior leadership and external partners to support decision‑making and introduce new concepts or approaches.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to establish project governance, processes, and procedures that support effective delivery and advance IO’s business objectives.
Who You Are:
Experience and education in a discipline related to infrastructure planning, design, or construction (e.g., Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture or related fields).
Hands‑on experience in the management and/or oversight of consultants and contractors on projects with relevant scope (feasibility studies, functional programming, design, market engagement, construction, demolition, etc.).
Strong business acumen with demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, technical requirements, and construction methodologies.
Solid understanding of traditional design and construction contract models (e.g., Design‑Bid‑Build, Design‑Build, Construction Management), including familiarity with relevant CCDC contracts and OAA Document 600.
Knowledge of applicable legislation, building codes, OHS regulations and the Construction Act.
Experience reading and understanding schedules, technical drawings, specifications and other typical industry deliverables. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
Experience reviewing and negotiating claims and scope changes may be considered an asset.
PMP certification may be considered an asset. Familiarity with PMSP Master Services Agreement may be considered an asset.
What We Offer:
Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve. A Defined Contribution Pension Plan, with Infrastructure Ontario contributing the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary and will also match any employee contribution up to an additional 5% of their annual salary. To provide further options for planning and saving for the future, IO offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account to eligible employees. A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more. A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks. Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning. Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and license fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role. Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs. A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.
We offer a competitive hiring range of $110,900 to $143,600 with a corresponding Job Level of PM3. Pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate. This posting will close on October 20, 2026 at 11:59pm. Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled. This posting is for a current active vacancy. We are actively recruiting to fill this position.
