Variations Manager

Ontario Line South

Ferrovial Construction Canada Inc. and VINCI Construction Grands Projects are to design, build
and finance the Ontario Line Southern Civil, Stations and Tunnel (South Civil) package.

Working together as Ontario Transit Group we are currently mobilizing our design and construction crews, with major works to commence in 2023. The South Civil contract is anticipated to be completed in 2030.

The project will strengthen Ontario’s economy by supporting an estimated 1,500 jobs at the peak of construction.

What is the project?

• A six-kilometer tunnel and associated tunnelling works from Exhibition to Don Yard portal (west of the Don River)
• Stations:
  • One above-ground station to be integrated with the existing GO Transit Exhibition Station
  • Two underground stations to be integrated with the existing TTC Osgoode and Queen subway stations
  • Four new underground stations (King/Bathurst, Queen/Spadina, Moss Park, Corktown)

The benefits to Ontario!

Faster, more frequent and reliable access to rapid transit with more than 227,500 people will live within a 10-minute walk of an Ontario Line station

• Improve the quality of life for commuters by reducing daily travel time
• Reduce crowding on the existing Line 1 (Yonge-University) subway
• Up to 57,000 more jobs accessible by transit (in 45 minutes or less) for Toronto residents
• Economic and community growth along the future transit line and thousands of job opportunities annually during construction
• Reduction in traffic congestion, greenhouse gases and fuel consumption by providing an alternative transportation option

Variation & Change Team

The Variation Team is part of the Contract Department. The Variation Team is responsible for managing the instruction of any Variation, Change or Claim with the Contractual Authority. The Team is therefore in intimate interfaces with all the Project department (technical, schedule, procurement, construction, legal, finance) in order to provide, in timely manner, comprehensive estimate for any of these events, while assessing any impacts.

The negotiation of any Variation ends up with the Confirmation or the Rejection and if needed, is then passed to the Operation.

The Variation Team is constituted of coordinators, estimators, engineers and schedulers, under the supervision of the Variation Manager. It is supported by different legal & claim consultants, upon request.

What you will undertake:

• Assist in the update of the Variation Management Plan
• In charge of the Estimate & Proposal of Variation Enquires
• Manage and split the workload of the team of Variation Coordinators and Variation Analysts, review the progress, assess and resolve any roadblock to enable the team to progress
• Monitor the progress of development of the Variation Estimates, forecast the issuance
• Liaises with all Project departments which shall be involved in Variation & Change,
• Organize the reviews, define and agree the Variation response strategy with the different Project departments impacted
• Participate in the analysis of the existing project documentation
• Establish, review and validate detailed assessments on the impact of variations
• Prepare submittal documents and manage their review
• Review and analyze change orders and contract modifications for potential impacts on the project scope, schedule, and budget
• Maintain a comprehensive log of all Variations
• Ensure that all Variations are properly documented and communicated to all relevant parties
• Provide regular reports and updates to the Variation & Change Director and other project stakeholders on the status of all Variations
• Support the Variation & Change Director in the negotiation and resolution of variations, changes, and claims with the Contractual Authority

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field
• At least 1-3 years of experience in contract and or variation/change management on large construction projects
• At least 1-3 years of experience in small to medium-size bids ($1m-$10m)
• At least 3-5 years of experience in construction experience as PM or Project / Site coordinator
• Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel
• Familiarity with relevant construction contracts and contract law
• Strong problem-solving, synthesis and critical thinking skills
• The ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• A team player who can collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• An ability to interpret data and make decisions based on evidence/logic
• Good time management and organization skills
• Ownership, autonomy, commitment, and an ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to build strong working relationships both internally and with the client
• Advanced level of computer literacy including MS Office, intermediate level on MS Project

We Offer: 

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Disability Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Extended medical insurance
  • (Optional) RRSP matching
  • Discretionary Bonus

Why OTG?

Welcome to Ontario Transit Group (OTG), located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, where diversity and passion collide. As we work on the groundbreaking Ontario Line project, we prioritize fostering a positive culture. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates our employees, organizes family events, and promotes health and wellness initiatives. Our commitment to personal and professional growth means annual performance reviews, salary increases, comprehensive health benefits, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, and career development opportunities.

At OTG, we embrace diversity, recognizing that it strengthens us as a team and as a company. We are an equal-opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all interested candidates. We value Indigenous people, racialized people, neurodivergent people, people with disabilities, and individuals from gender and sexually diverse communities with intersectional identities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for people with disabilities. If you're ready to be part of our dynamic team in one of the world's most diverse cities, don't wait any longer—apply now!

While we appreciate your interest, only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please note that we do not accept agency submissions.