Installation Manager

Alstom; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Medical coverage

Pension plan

Job summary

Alstom in Toronto is seeking an Installation Manager to oversee installation activities and manage subcontractors for Canada’s transit projects. You will coordinate with engineering and field teams, ensure safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvements in project execution.

The role emphasizes site management, planning, and collaboration with facilities and civil partners to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electrical or Electronics.
• 10+ years of experience in field activities.
• Certification in Railway Safety (preferred).
• Certification in Site EHS management (preferred).
• Strong experience in railway site management.
• Knowledge of railway products and services across Urban, Mainline, F&M.
• Cost and planning control experience within site management.
• Hands-on experience in customer relationship management for technical topics.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Quality-focused, team-oriented, and resilient.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Managing and organizing site activities, including site facilities, resource planning, and access tools.
• Preparing target price bundles for the Installation scope.
• Conducting subcontractor technical evaluations.
• Delivering and maintaining installation plans, procedures, and Work Method Statements (WMS).
• Managing the installation work package and monitoring quality, delivery, and performance.
• Leading actions on planning, risks, opportunities, and technical interfaces.
• Coordinating with third parties such as facilities providers and civil work partners.
• Ensuring compliance with EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) policies and standards.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and best practices within the project and product line.

Skills

Site management

Subcontractor coordination

Budget planning

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree in Electrical or Electronics

Railway Safety Certification (preferred)

Site EHS management certification (preferred)

Job description

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Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Company: Alstom

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 Installation Manager in Toronto, ON, we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in installation and project coordination in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and quality-focused teammates.

You’ll play a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada’s busiest public transit system. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (e.g., engineering and subcontractors), manage site activities, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of overseeing installation activities and managing subcontractors, but also contribute to process improvements and best practices.

We’ll look to you for:

• Managing and organizing site activities, including site facilities, resource planning, and access tools
• Preparing target price bundles for the Installation scope
• Conducting subcontractor technical evaluations
• Delivering and maintaining installation plans, procedures, and Work Method Statements (WMS)
• Managing the installation work package and monitoring quality, delivery, and performance
• Leading actions on planning, risks, opportunities, and technical interfaces
• Coordinating with third parties such as facilities providers and civil work partners
• Ensuring compliance with EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) policies and standards
• Contributing to continuous improvement and best practices within the project and product line

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:

• Engineering degree in Electrical or Electronics
• 10+ years of experience in field activities
• Certification in Railway Safety (preferred)
• Certification in Site EHS management (preferred)
• Strong experience in railway site management
• Knowledge of railway products and services across various market segments (Urban, Mainline, F&M)
• Cost and planning control experience within site management
• Hands-on experience in customer relationship management for technical topics
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Quality-focused, team-oriented, and resilient
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

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 dynamic and inclusive 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 senior leadership or technical expert roles
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $110,000 - $145,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

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.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us [e-mail] referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.