Civil Installation Team Lead

Alstom; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in rail transport is looking for a full-time Civil Installation Team Lead in Toronto, ON. This role involves overseeing the installation of civil infrastructure, ensuring safety compliance, and managing subcontractor activities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and at least 5 years of experience in civil construction or railway projects. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovative solutions in public transit systems.

Benefits

Comprehensive social coverage

Fair and dynamic reward package

Investment in your development

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in civil construction, preferably in railway projects.
• Experience or understanding of lifting plans and working at height.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing subcontractor installation of civil elements.
• Inspecting the quality of installations and materials.
• Tracking and reporting daily/weekly/monthly progress.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Surveying and Leveling

Construction Workflows

Strong Communication

Stakeholder Management

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

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At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Civil Installation Team Lead in Toronto, ON?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in a transformative project. You’ll work alongside a collaborative, innovative, and detail-oriented team of professionals.

You’ll play a pivotal role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada's busiest public transit system by contributing to the On-Corridor Works project. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (design, site operations, and subcontractors), ensure quality installation designs, and support the successful delivery of installation activities, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of installation engineering studies, site inspections, and technical reviews, but also manage progress reporting and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

We’ll look to you for :

• Enforcing strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations
• Overseeing subcontractor installation of civil elements such as signalling structure foundations, retaining walls, and primary cable containment
• Inspecting and verifying the quality of installations and materials used
• Tracking and reporting daily / weekly / monthly progress and updating site logs
• Maintaining accurate records of installation activities, test results, and site changes
• Coordinating with client representatives and third-party inspectors during audits or reviews

All About You

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role :

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• At least 5 years experience in civil construction, preferably in railway or infrastructure projects
• Experience or understanding of surveying, leveling, and setting out works, lifting plans, and working at height
• Knowledge of construction workflows, installation sequencing, and railway systems
• Familiarity with brownfield railway projects
• A certification in railway systems or safety (e.g., CROR, PTS, WHMIS, First Aid)
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to read and interpret civil and structural drawings
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven experience in leading site teams and overseeing subcontractor activities
• Required to work on-site, including night shifts, weekend and / or Statutory Holidays
• Valid driver's license

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also :

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects

Utilise our inclusive and flexible working environment

Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

Progress towards leadership opportunities within Alstom

Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.