Senior Construction Manager - Ontario Line Project

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flextime

Training and development opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Hitachi Rail in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead the full-cycle execution of rail transit projects, based in downtown Toronto. You will manage site installation, supervise subcontractors, and coordinate with clients to meet scope, cost, and schedule targets, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Requirements include 10–15+ years in rail transit, a Bachelor’s in Engineering or Construction Management, and Ontario P.Eng registration is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Ontario desirable.
• English proficiency for written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage localized project construction and installation team and activities.
• Oversee construction and installation of systems within cost, schedule, scope, quality, safety and environmental requirements.
• Manage subcontractor scopes and contracts.
• Define and maintain project installation schedule across phases.
• Coordinate site activities with clients, stakeholders and other contractors.
• Ensure compliance with design and quality plans; manage non-conformances.
• Coordinate handover and commissioning activities; support changes to expedite progress.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Subcontractor management

Communication

MS Project

Primavera P6

Contract management

Site coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

P.Eng registration desirable (Ontario)

Tools

MS Office

Construction Management software

Job description

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Sr. Construction Manager as we are expanding and currently bidding on new business opportunities. The position will be part of the full-cycle of the project. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signaling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.

Accountabilities

• Manage the localized project construction and installation team and associated activities.
• Manage the construction and installation of technological systems for the Project(s) assigned within the constraints of cost, schedule, scope, quality, safety and environmental requirements.
• Manage all subcontractor scopes and contracts.
• Define and maintain a Project installation schedule throughout the life of the Project to include heads for construction and installation.
• Ensure the coordination and supervision of all site activities including civil and technological works in accordance with the Approved Installation Plan.
• Ensure compliance with the Approved for Construction Design and the management of any non-conformances in accordance with the Quality Plan.
• Represent the Project at site coordination meetings with the Client and liaise with various project entities, third parties and/or stakeholders Identify and implement recovery actions to maintain the delivery plan in accordance with the Contract.
• Lead the interface coordination efforts for site activities with other site stakeholders and Fixed Facilities Contractors, (FFC’s) as required for timely completion of the Project Report to the Project Manager and VP of Construction on the progress and status of work, forecasting risks and opportunities and reporting any deviations of scope, schedule, cost or quality to the Project Manager to maintain the commercial position of the Project Provide constructability reviews of plans and specifications to evaluate scheduled activities and staffing requirements for each phase of construction, and coordinate the availability of requisite equipment Confer with, and direct personnel and sub-contractors with respect to interpreting specifications and executing safe work methods. Manage all aspects of the Projects on-site presence including safety, security and site access for visitors and sub-contractors. Coordinate with the Commissioning Manager for handover of the installed system and subsequent test, commissioning and start-up activities. Support Engineering and Project Management for the timely processing of changes and release of revised plans to expedite progress of the work.

Required Skills / Knowledge

10 -15+ years of relevant and experience in rail transit projects. Demonstrated experience in managing sub-contractors of various tiers and key stakeholders on projects. Knowledge of the specifics attendant to Design-Build projects. Excellent understanding of Project Management techniques, planning, and scheduling skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to meet deadlines and successfully handle pressures associated with site construction works Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, peers and third parties. Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential business information. Construction and installation management of rail transit systems or other complex systems in urban environments. Cost Estimates, Contractual Claims, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Feasibility Studies, Contracts, Variation Orders. Effective Partnering and Teaming skills. MS Project and/or Primavera P6 Scheduling tools. Construction Management software. MS Office tools.

Education / Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant technical fields (Engineering, Construction Management or Other) is preferred. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in the Providence of Ontario is desirable. Professional affiliations, certificates, or awards is desirable. Languages: Written and spoken English proficiency.

Salary Range

Salary Range - $119,900 (CAD) - $179,800 (CAD) The current applicable Base Salary Pay Range for this role is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills relevant to the role, internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.

Benefits

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.