Senior Field Engineer - Rail

Mace Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Field Engineer to join their dynamic team for the Yonge North Subway Extension project. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safe and efficient management of construction works, working closely with contractors and delivery teams. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in construction management, particularly within railway environments, and will be responsible for driving project milestones while maintaining high safety and quality standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformative infrastructure project that will enhance public transit in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in railway environments and proven construction management experience.
• Strong understanding of safety standards and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety on site and manage construction delivery effectively.
• Coordinate with teams and resolve construction issues proactively.

Skills

Construction Management

Safety Leadership

Risk Management

Project Coordination

Site Inspections

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in July subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

The Yonge North Subway Extension will transform the commute in York Region, North York and beyond by extending the TTC’s Line 1 service north from Finch Station to Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill. The project includes five stations along an extension of roughly eight kilometres.

The senior field engineer is a key member of the Yonge North Subway Extension Team who will work closely with the constructor to deliver the Yonge North Subway Extension.

The senior field engineer is accountable and responsible for the construction works on site including the management of the site environment, programme, health safety & wellbeing, quality & commissioning of the project.

The MCS team is partnering with Metrolinx to deliver the Yonge North Subway Extension.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You’ll be responsible for:

• Acting as a safety leader and ensuring all works on site are conducted safely.
• Proactively engaging and coordinating with delivery teams, contractors and subcontractors by forming strong working relationships.
• Driving construction delivery through proactive schedule management ensuring the key milestones, interfaces, dependencies, logistics and work sequencing are achieved.
• Leading on resolving construction issues.
• Proactive identification of construction risk and assist the delivery teams with developing appropriate mitigation measures.
• Conducting site inspections and preparing daily reports which includes progress measurement of key quantities, crew sizes and equipment.
• Reviewing work plans, risk assessments, and permits before work activities commence.
• Conducting weekly health and safety tours.
• Working towards a snag-free completion of construction works.
• Providing technical expertise and understanding of Metrolinx onsite standards.
• Monitoring work for conformance with issued for construction documents.
• Overseeing the implementation of the contractor’s quality system on-site, and leading on construction quality on behalf of Metrolinx
• Identifying, managing and closing out non-conformances in the work.
• Proactively managing and monitoring on-site safety, environmental protection measures, and addressing third-party issues.
• Assisting with the review of contractor’s submittals and verification of payment requests.
• Attending meetings and signing off on inspection reports and checklists as required by the specifications.

You’ll need to have:

• Experience working in a railway environment.
• Proven construction management experience.
• Right to work in Canada.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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