Adetokunbo Bodunrin, OAA, M. Arch. B. EnvD
Licensed Architect | Senior Manager | Urban Infrastructure Project Manager |
Linkedin| Toronto, ON | bodunrin@gmail.com | 647-866-3572 |www.adetokunbobodunrin.com | PDF Resume
Professional Summary:
Licensed Architect (OAA) with 18 years of experience delivering complex, high-value public infrastructure projects, particularly in transit and urban development. Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams through all phases of design and construction, including procurement, stakeholder management, design coordination, contract administration, and quality assurance. Experience with alternative project delivery models, including P3/AFP frameworks. Committed to high standards of project execution and collaborative leadership.
Education:
Master of Architecture,Dalhousie University – 2009
Bachelor of Environmental Design,Dalhousie University – 2007
Environmental Design Diploma, Ontario College of Art and Design – 2003
Professional Affiliations:
Licensed Architect - Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)
PMP certification - In Progress
Professional Experience:
Metrolinx – Design Division – Senior Manager – Subway Portfolio, Toronto, ON (May 2023 – April 2025)
Responsible for overseeing and directing the design and delivery of all Metrolinx subway infrastructure projects from both strategic and operational perspectives. This senior leadership role involves managing project risks, leading multidisciplinary design and technical teams, and acting as a key liaison between Metrolinx and external stakeholders to ensure project alignment with design requirements, corporate goals, budgets, and schedule requirements.
Provide leadership and design direction on multi-billion-dollar subway infrastructure projects, including the Ontario Line, Scarborough Subway Extension and Yonge North Subway Extension. Guided development and review of RFQs/RFPs, evaluated procurement submissions, and provided strategic recommendations
Manage stakeholder engagement and interface with internal and external partners, ensuring alignment with design standards and project milestones. Support contract administration, provide construction oversight, and ensure compliance with contract documents and organizational goals.
Metrolinx – Design Division - Design Review Specialist – Subway Portfolio, Toronto ON (Feb 2020 – May 2023)
Served as a subject matter expert in design integration for major subway projects across the Metrolinx portfolio. This role required deep collaboration with engineering disciplines, operations, and client teams to ensure project outcomes aligned with customer service goals, operational efficiency, and technical standards.
Led design reviews on major subway projects, ensuring alignment with operational, customer, and stakeholder needs. Coordinated with multiple engineering disciplines to ensure constructability and integrated design across infrastructure systems.
Acted as key interface between technical delivery teams and client-side operations, with a focus on risk mitigation and value-driven solutions. Supported procurement and project development phases through detailed technical reviews and stakeholder consultation.
HDR – Project Architect, Toronto ON (July 2018 – Feb 2020)
Led project design and delivery for high-profile public transit infrastructure initiatives. This role involved coordinating design teams, overseeing technical documentation, and supporting stakeholder engagement during complex planning and early procurement phases.
Led the architectural packages for major transit and infrastructure projects, including Relief Line South (Sumach and Sherbourne station) and Ontario Line concept design.
Managed technical documentation, coordinated consultant input, and supported public sector client presentations.
IBI Group – Architect / Job Captain, Toronto ON (June 2010 – June 2018)
Played a key role in the execution of large-scale transit infrastructure projects from design through to construction completion. Responsibilities included team leadership, quality control, technical coordination, and cross-office collaboration.
Key contributor to Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension (TYSSE), including Pioneer Village Station and Finch West Station.
Led document control, QA/QC, shop drawing reviews, and contract admin during construction.
Acted as Architectural package manager and liaison with international design teams.
Selected Infrastructure Project:
Ontario Line (Metrolinx)
Scarborough Subway Extension (Metrolinx)
Yonge North Subway Extension (Metrolinx)
Cornell Bus Terminal (York Region Rapid Transit)
Relief Line South – Sumach and Sherbourne stations (TTC & Metrolinx)
Union Station Second Platform (TTC)
West Lake Corridor – Hammond Yard MSF (NICTD, Indiana)
Pioneer Village & Finch West Subway Stations (TYSSE)
Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Microstation, AutoCAD, SketchUp. Teams, OneNote, Bluebeam