Aecon Group Inc

Infrastructure Maintenance Director

Aecon Group Inc • $120K — $150K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in rail or transit infrastructure maintenance with leadership experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Infrastructure, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
  • Proven track record in managing underground stations and civil assets
  • Experience in regulated transit environments with a focus on safety
  • Familiar with managing both unionized and nonunionized teams
  • Strong financial management and performance oversight skills
  • Knowledge of North American light rail safety and maintenance standards

Responsibilities

  • Lead maintenance operations for light rail fixed facilities including underground and above-ground assets
  • Establish comprehensive lifecycle maintenance plans and capital forecasts
  • Act as a senior leader during emergency responses and service disruptions
  • Provide mentorship and leadership to engineering and maintenance teams
  • Oversee performance metrics, reliability standards, and budget controls
  • Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to enhance system performance
  • Manage third-party contractor performance and compliance with contractual obligations

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a major rail project in a dynamic urban environment
  • Work with a collaborative team dedicated to infrastructure excellence
  • Engagement in long-term maintenance contracts within a regulated environment
  • Chance to develop strategic oversight skills in a high-stakes sector
  • Support for professional development and growth within the company
Full Job Description
Aecon is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Maintenance Director to join our Urban Transportation Solutions group and lead Infrastructure (Civil/Facilities) Maintenance for a major rail project in Toronto. This role is critical in providing strategic and operational oversight of preventive, corrective, and lifecycle maintenance across a complex light rail network with surface, elevated, and underground elements.

What You Will Do Here:
  • Provide overall leadership for maintenance of light rail fixed facilities, including stations, platforms, maintenance facilities, and underground facilities, including tunnels, below grade stations, ventilation systems, drainage, and structural assets.
  • Establish lifecycle maintenance plans, renewal programs, and long-range capital maintenance forecasts.
  • Act as a senior leader during incidents, service disruptions, and emergency responses.
  • Lead and mentor supervisors, engineers, and technical maintenance teams.
  • Oversee maintenance performance, KPIs, reliability metrics, and cost controls.
  • Collaborate closely with operations, fleet maintenance, and systems maintenance to optimize system performance.
  • Oversee third party contractors and service providers, ensuring contractual compliance and performance.
  • Accountable for maintaining system availability, regulatory compliance, and asset integrity while leading multi disciplinary maintenance teams and managing long term performance obligations.
  • Ensure compliance with life safety codes, tunnel safety regulations, and fire authority requirements for underground transit facilities.
  • Coordinate interfaces with Operator for incident response and first line support, ensuring right resources are deployed quickly and accurately documented.
  • Develop and manage budgets and renewal forecasts aligned to performance outcomes and contractual requirements.


What You Bring to The Team:
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in rail or transit infrastructure maintenance, including senior leadership roles.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Infrastructure, Construction Management, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
  • Demonstrated leadership of stations and civil structures, including underground stations/tunnels and other below grade assets.
  • Proven experience operating in regulated transit environments with safety oversight.
  • Experience managing unionized and nonunionized workforces is an asset.
  • Strong financial, contractual, and performance management skills.
  • Experience operating within performance driven environments where schedule compliance, response times, and documentation quality directly affect financial outcomes.
  • Familiarity with North American light rail safety and maintenance standards.
  • Experience within P3 or long term maintenance contract environments is preferred.
  • Must be local to Toronto or willing to relocate.


Reason for vacancy: Replacement

About Aecon Group Inc

Aecon Group Inc. is a Canadian construction company that provides a range of services to clients in the infrastructure, energy, and mining sectors. The company's services include construction, engineering, procurement, and project management. Aecon has completed a number of high-profile projects in Canada, including the construction of the CN Tower and the Vancouver SkyTrain. Founded in 1957, the company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.
Learn more about Aecon Group Inc
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1877
* Ladders Estimates

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