Trackwork superintendents oversee the construction process and are responsible for overall construction activities related to LRT Track and within the established design, budget and scheduling guidelines. This can include planning and scheduling, organizing, directing and controlling activities on site.

Role and General Responsibilities

• Works with construction manager to ensure implementation of safety program
• Coordinates all relevant inspections
• Supervise the execution of trackwork installation and coordinate trackwork construction schedule in conjunction with the station/stops/civils/guideway schedules.
• Ensure the work is performed in accordance with design, budget and schedule.
• Provide training, instruction and supervision on ballasted track, embedded track, direct fixation and ballasted and embedded special trackwork construction.
• Take the lead on productivity issues and monitor work performance of employees and subcontractors to ensure project plans and schedule are followed, and project is executed effectively and within budget.
• Analyze and review project technical documents as delivered by engineering firms to ensure that terms of reference are respected and that proposed technical solutions are competitive.
• Ensure project materials and workmanship meet the project Quality Standards, ensure work is performed to applicable QA/QC standards and according to drawings and specifications.
• Complete daily reports and weekly reports showing progresses made vs resources used and take any proper actions to ensure we meet our targets. Monitor costs and ensure that established budgets for the project are fully abided for.
• Participate in meetings with client, subcontracted engineering firms, suppliers, operators and project owner.
• Provide leadership and ensure proper implementation of Health and Safety and risk prevention programs.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of urban transit system trackwork construction experience, including thorough knowledge of construction industry practices, methods and process and applicable standards with at least 5 years in a supervisory role or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Must have in depth knowledge of trackwork construction including ballasted track, embedded, direct fixation tracks and special trackwork.
• Experience applying knowledge of basic project controls, material management, contract management, subcontract management.
• A construction engineering related degree/diploma is considered an asset.
• Ability to allocate and direct daily labour and equipment activities.

Preferred Skills

• Good organizational and planning skills, detail oriented, superior analytical skills
• Solid networking and interpersonal skills
• Strong presentation skills, able to explain concepts concisely and accurately
• Creative thinking skills and ability to solve problems