Railworks

Superintendent

Railworks$100K — $110K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma with post-secondary training in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 7 years of recent construction experience, preferably in railway projects.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in project controls, material and contract management.
  • Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • Current First Aid and WHMIS certifications required.
  • Must hold a valid, clean Driver's License.
  • Strong management and motivational skills, with effective communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure adequate scheduling of labor, equipment, and materials.
  • Conduct in-depth reviews of drawings and contract documentation.
  • Supervise construction and maintenance efforts to adhere to design and budgets.
  • Monitor quality standards and subcontractor performance.
  • Assign and manage work distribution among various crews.
  • Report weekly production quantities and review labor productivity reports.
  • Investigate and implement alternative methods to improve efficiency and quality.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and additional training.
  • Dynamic work environment with a mix of site and office responsibilities.
  • Participation in a safety-focused workplace with established safety procedures.
  • Engagement with a variety of stakeholders including owners and subcontractors.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 20083

Compensation

$100000 - $110000 / year

Position Summary

Reporting to the Project Director or designate, the Superintendent oversees and manages all phases of railway track construction and maintenance projects including 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

  • Ensures adequate resources are in place including scheduling labour, equipment, materials.
  • 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, budget and schedule.
  • Monitors quality standards of all work, including sub-contractor performance.
  • Assigns work to the various crews.
  • 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.
  • 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 Superintendent will be on-site as well as in the office
  • Other duties as required
  • 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.


Required Skills and Qualifications

  • High School graduation plus post-secondary training in a related field or equivalent education, training and experience.
  • A minimum of 7 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.
  • Current First Aid, WHMIS.
  • Valid and clean Driver's License.
  • Strong management skills and ability to motivate employees.
  • Effective organizational, communication and client relations skills.
  • Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specifications.
  • Ability to pass background checks including pre-employment drug screening.
  • Availability to work nights/weekends as needed.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.


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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