Project Manager - MEC Transportation

Kiewit; Toronto; On-site; CAD 255,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is seeking a Project Manager to lead light rail transit projects in the GTA area.

You will oversee planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management while coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning activities across multiple disciplines. You will act as the main client representative, manage subcontractors and consultants, monitor safety and quality, and drive successful project closeout with turnover documentation and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in transportation, rail, transit, electrical, or heavy civil construction.
• Experience with Light Rail Transit (LRT), Streetcar, Commuter Rail, Metro, or Passenger Rail systems.
• Strong understanding of project controls, budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of complex light rail transit systems projects from design through commissioning and revenue service.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and contract administration.
• Manage project performance to achieve safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives.
• Establish project execution strategies and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to address schedule delays, productivity concerns, and cost impacts.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

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Home District/Group: MEC Transportation District

Department: Field Operations

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, execution, financial performance, and successful delivery of light rail transit (LRT) systems projects. This role leads multidisciplinary teams responsible for rail systems including signaling, communications, traction power, overhead catenary systems (OCS), train control, SCADA, stations integration, and associated infrastructure.

The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements.

District Overview

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, and an industry leader in transit and rail systems’ construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. MEC specializes in the installation of Overhead Contact Systems (OCS), Traction Power Substations (TPSS), Signaling and Train Control, Communications, and Control Centers.
At MEC we maintain our commitment to hire the best people, provide the training needed to keep up with the demands of today’s work environment, and the opportunities to grow and advance within our organization. As the most experienced installer of rail and transit systems in North America, MEC takes pride in being recognized as the Systems Contractor of Choice delivering innovative solutions through aligning our technical expertise with our client’s objectives. We self-perform most disciplines providing, time, cost and scheduling efficiencies, as well as in-house expertise, resulting in seamless performance for our clients.

Location

This position will be based on a project in the GTA area.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of complex light rail transit systems projects from design through commissioning and revenue service.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and contract administration.
• Manage project performance to achieve safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives.
• Establish project execution strategies and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to address schedule delays, productivity concerns, and cost impacts.
• Drive successful project closeout, turnover documentation, and client acceptance.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary client representative throughout project execution.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with transit agencies, consultants, contractors, utility owners, and regulatory authorities.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates regarding cost, schedule, safety, risk, and project status.
• Support business development efforts, proposal preparation, and strategic client engagement activities.
• Manage project budgets, cash flow, forecasting, change management, and overall financial performance.
• Review and negotiate contracts, subcontract agreements, and change orders.
• Ensure project controls procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Monitor project margin performance and identify opportunities for increased efficiency and cost savings.
• Support claims management and resolution of commercial issues.

Rail Systems Integration

• Coordinate the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of:
  • Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS)
  • Traction Power Substations (TPSS)
  • Signal Systems
  • Train Control Systems
  • Communications Networks
  • Stations and Maintenance Facility Interfaces
• Ensure seamless integration between civil, track, systems, and operations stakeholders.
• Oversee interface management and systems assurance requirements.

Safety & Quality

• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Lead project quality initiatives and ensure adherence to project specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits, inspections, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture focused on zero incidents and operational excellence.

Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop project engineers, field engineers, superintendents, project controls personnel, and systems specialists.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and professional development across project teams.
• Assist with workforce planning, staffing strategies, and succession development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in transportation, rail, transit, electrical, or heavy civil construction.

Experience with Light Rail Transit (LRT), Streetcar, Commuter Rail, Metro, or Passenger Rail systems.

Experience with OCS, traction power, signaling, communications, SCADA, or train control systems.

Design-build, EPC, or alternative delivery project experience.

• 5+ years of project management experience on major infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing multidiscipline transit or rail systems projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls, budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and contract administration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large project teams and manage client relationships.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

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Other Requirements:

• 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
• Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation:$179,000/yr -$188,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

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.

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is one of the nation's premier electrical contractors serving the industrial and transportation markets. We’ve earned an industry-wide reputation for sticking to our high standards in everything we do.

We believe in the benefits of investing in our people. Around here, learning and improving go hand-in-hand with going to work each day. You’ll constantly increase your knowledge, sharpen your skills and gain new experiences.

If you're ready for a career that can take you places, look no further.

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, paid parental and maternity leave, and generous paid time off.