Senior Light Rail Transit Project Lead

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

Job description

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