Railworks

General Superintendent

Railworks$140K — $165K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of recent construction experience, preferably in railway operations.
  • Solid understanding of construction industry practices and project controls.
  • Proven ability to manage projects on time and within budget.
  • Clean and valid Driver's License required.
  • High school diploma plus relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee all phases of railway construction and maintenance projects.
  • Ensure resource allocation meets schedule and budget requirements.
  • Conduct thorough reviews of project documentation and specifications.
  • Supervise field operations to maintain quality and adherence to design standards.
  • Monitor subcontractor performance and quality of work.
  • Evaluate efficiency of labor and materials usage.
  • Engage in contract management and potential change order discussions.

Benefits

  • Company events to foster team bonding.
  • Health and dental insurance for employee wellness.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program for personal support.
  • Employer RRSP matching to boost retirement savings.
  • Competitive time off policy for work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 19420

Benefits Offering

  • Company events
  • Health & Dental Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employer RRSP match
  • Competitive Time Off Policy


Compensation

Salary Range: $140,000 - $165,000

Position Summary

Reporting to the Operations Manager or designate, the General Superintendent oversees and manages all phases of railway track construction and maintenance projects including safety, scheduling, coordinating workers, materials and equipment, supervising sub-contractors, ensuring that specifications are being followed and that work is completed safely, on schedule and within budget.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provides leadership and oversight to all construction efforts to ensure that all projects are executed in accordance with the design, budget, and schedule;
  • Ensures adequate resources are in place including scheduling labour, equipment, materials that will meet schedule, quality, and budget.
  • Performs in-depth review of drawings, designs and contract documentation to become familiar with all details, notes and requirements.
  • Supervises total construction and maintenance effort in the field to ensure work is in accordance with design, specifications, budget and schedule.
  • Monitors quality standards of all work, including sub-contractor performance.
  • Responsible for productivity of workers and efficient use of materials and equipment
  • Reports production quantities to the office and reviews labour productivity reports on a weekly basis.
  • Able to understand contracts, and scope of work. Will work with Project Management Team with identifying, and managing an potential change orders.
  • Monitors and adheres to established budgets for the job.
  • Investigates alternative work methods and materials which will either improve efficiency and/or the quality of work performed.
  • Monitors job schedules and coordinates sub-contractors' work and suppliers' deliveries and equipment needs, taking appropriate action as necessary.
  • Ensures all field personnel comply with Company policies, project procedures, safety program and work rules, taking corrective action as necessary.
  • The General Superintendent will be on-site as well as in the office.
  • Other duties as required.

General/Other Responsibilities
  • Reviews and approves timesheets for accuracy, job coding, equipment, material, etc.
  • Participates in invoicing, identifies and administers extra to be invoiced. Gets involved with outstanding A/R's when required.
  • Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Acts as a liaison among owners, inspectors, staff and subcontractors.
  • Assists with the preparation of written reports and/or updates for management, client, and project team, to ensure a clear understanding of project status.
  • Willing to engage with new clients to grow business


Required Skills and Qualifications

  • A minimum of 10 years recent related construction experience including a thorough knowledge of construction industry practices, methods and process. Prior railway experience is preferred by not required.
  • Demonstrated experience applying knowledge of basic project controls, material management, contract management, subcontract management.
  • Track record of successfully executing projects on schedule and within budget.
  • Valid and clean Driver's License.
  • High School graduation plus post-secondary training in a related field or equivalent education, training and experience.


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Travel to job sites is required;
  • Exposure to outdoor construction sites in all weather conditions;
  • Work is in and around live track (trains);
  • Work may be in urban, rural or isolated areas.


This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

About Railworks

RailWorks Corporation is a leading provider of railroad construction and maintenance services in North America. The company offers a wide range of services, including track construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation, as well as signal and communication installation and maintenance. RailWorks was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, New York. The company has more than 3,000 employees and operates in more than 20 states across the United States and in Canada.
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Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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