Electrical System Manager - Transit

Kiewit; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Electrical Superintendent in Toronto to supervise and manage large transit-related projects. The successful candidate must have extensive experience in construction management, especially with electrical systems. Responsibilities include overseeing construction processes, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and effectively coordinating teams.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance and disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience as General Foreman or Superintendent on large construction projects.
• Experience in managing union labor and directing electrical crews.
• Ability to work productively and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction projects and perform daily inspections.
• Establish quality standards and ensure compliance.
• Manage job schedules and coordinate work with contractors.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Communication

Technical Understanding

Motivational Skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Requisition ID:176435

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:MEC Transportation District

Department:Field Supervision

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

District Overview

Mass. Electric Construction Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, is an industry leader in transit and rail system construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. We specialize in the installation of overhead contact systems, traction power substations, signaling and train control, communications and control centers. Our commitment is to hire the best people, train them for today's demands and offer opportunities for growth.

Location

This position is located at project sites in the GTA and will be required to work on projects all across the area.

Responsibilities

Electrical Superintendents’ responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Supervise construction projects.
• Perform daily inspections of work performed.
• Act as liaison and coordinator between contractors.
• Solve problems that arise.
• Establish budgetary guidelines for the job, and ensure that cost control measures are being followed.
• Provide job safety training and awareness for all personnel.
• Establish quality standards of all jobs, and ensure that all quality assurance and company standards are being met.
• Develop and manage job schedules (e.g. three week, 90 day, man loading), coordinate work with contractors and deliveries with suppliers and ensure inspections are scheduled appropriately.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years experience as General Foreman or Superintendent supporting large transit related construction projects.
• Management of union labor a plus
• Minimum 5 years of directing and supervising electrical crews.
• Broad understanding of technical electrical systems, including but not limited to:
• Underground layout and installation
• Familiarity with rail related electrical systems.
• Above ground systems layout and installations, including but not limited to:
• Conduit installations within hazardous locations
• Cable tray systems
• Cable pulling in conduit and tray
• Experience managing 20-50 craft employees at one time
• Prepared to attend meetings with customers and owners/general contractors
• Must have a positive attitude and possess excellent motivational skills
• Adapt to new surroundings and new people
• Must be able to access all points of a construction site
• Must be able to work with a team and provide input
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with the use of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Willing to travel to projects all across the GTA regardless of what side of town or area.

Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.