Rail Civil Works Construction Manager (Canada)

EWI are supporting a leading International Infrastructure Company who are searching for an experienced Civil Works Construction Manager to join their team for a major subway project in Canada. Reporting to the Construction Director, this role will focus on overseeing civil works for subway stations, including reinforced concrete structures, waterproofing, traffic management, and utility reinstatement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the planning, execution, cost control, and performance improvements of civil works at subway stations.
• Oversee construction of reinforced concrete structures, including waterproofing and utility reinstatement, and manage traffic flow during construction.
• Work closely with other department heads to ensure smooth coordination with systems installations, electromechanical works, and architectural fit-outs.
• Manage relationships with subcontractors and service providers, such as those handling rebar installations and concrete.
• Provide regular updates and comprehensive reports to the Construction and Project Directors.
• Monitor manpower utilization to ensure maximum productivity on-site.
• Collaborate with departments such as Design, Quality Control, Health and Safety, Logistics, and Communications to ensure all project requirements are met.

Requirements:

• Education:
• A university degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, or civil infrastructure engineering is required.
• Project management qualifications are a plus but not essential.
• Experience:
• At least 10 years of experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, with a focus on reinforced concrete structures (e.g., subway stations, powerhouses).
• Experience leading teams of 300+ workers on at least two major public infrastructure projects.
• Languages:
• Fluency in English is required.
• Proficiency in Spanish or Italian is an advantage.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement effective strategies for civil works construction, ensuring long-term success by balancing cost, time, quality, and safety.
• Foresight and Impact Awareness: Skilled in anticipating the implications of decisions and how they affect the civil works team and overall project outcomes.
• Production Enhancement: Capable of advising station managers on innovative construction methods to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Subcontractor Management: Experience in coordinating the work of key subcontractors, such as those handling rebar and concrete, ensuring all services are delivered effectively and on time.
• Reporting and Communication: Ability to prepare and present detailed progress reports to senior management, while maintaining open communication channels with all stakeholders.
• Resource Optimization: Expertise in managing manpower resources efficiently to maintain high levels of productivity.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Proven track record of working closely with design, safety, quality, and other departments to ensure seamless project execution.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Confident in representing the civil works team in meetings with clients and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and resolving issues as needed.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.