Construction Manager - Rail Infrastructure Project

Toronto Permanent CA$200,000 - CA$225,000 per year View Job Description
A leading Global Construction Firm specialising in large scale infrastructure projects is looking for their newest Construction Manager or Senior Construction Manager to lead the construction of a multiyear Multi-Billion dollar Railway infrastructure project in Ontario.

This role uses AI-assisted tools to support initial screening. All assessments and decisions are made by a human reviewer.

  • A major Global Construction Firm specialising in Civil Mega Projects
  • Looking for anew Construction Manager to lead a major Rail project in Ontario

About Our Client

Construction Manager - Rail Infrastructure Project The client is a leading global construction firm specialising in Major infrastructure projects including rail networks, tunnelling and highways.

Job Description

Construction Manager - Rail Infrastructure Project The Construction Manager leads the planning and delivery of trackworks across new and operational railway infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Include:


  • Lead field operations across multiple work fronts, ensuring efficient coordination of labour, equipment, and subcontractors
  • Plan and manage daily and long-term construction activities aligned with project schedules and milestones
  • Drive productivity while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and performance
  • Oversee strategic planning and performance management of railway equipment and heavy construction plant across trackworks activities
  • Lead the planning, safe loading, and operational deployment of engineering trains and rail-mounted equipment, ensuring optimal utilization of hi-rail excavators (MLDs), track laying systems (PEM-LEM), OTMs, and heavy plant including tamping machines and regulators
  • Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Collaborate with engineering, planning, and project teams to ensure alignment with design and execution
  • Support internal departments including Planning, Cost Control, Estimating, Scheduling, Technical Office, HSE, and QA/QC
  • Support procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractors
  • Oversee quality control and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Lead, mentor, and develop site teams

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants

The Successful Applicant

Construction Manager - Rail Infrastructure Project Skills & Experience:

  • 10+ years of railway construction experience (Contractor side)
  • Minimum 5 years in heavy rail/ballasted track construction
  • Experience in brownfield/operational railway environments
  • Experience delivering track renewals and special trackwork (S&C)
  • Strong knowledge of end-to-end track construction processes
  • Hands-on experience with rail equipment (hi-rail, tampers, regulators, track machines)
  • Strong safety leadership in high-risk environments
  • Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and survey data
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage teams
  • Consultancy experience in railway projects.
  • Design experience in railway projects.
  • Experience in large rail programs or consortium environments
  • Ability to manage large teams under pressure

What's on Offer

A basic salary of up to $225,000

Excellent bonus potential

Health/Dental insurance

RRSP Matching

The ability to lead one of Ontario's largest Infrastructure projects

Contact
James McMillan
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7044799

Job summary

Sector
Property & Construction
Sub Sector
Construction Director
Industry
Property
Location
Toronto
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
James McMillan
Job Reference
JN-062026-7044799