What is the Opportunity? ONxpress Transportation Partners (ONxpress) were chosen by Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) to enter the Development Phase of the On-Corridor Works project - the largest project in Metrolinx's GO Expansion.
Unprecedented in its scale and complexity, this multi-billion-dollar capital program will transform the GO regional rail network with electrification, more frequent service, shorter journey times and a more modernized system for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
As part of the ONxpress project, Aecon is looking for a qualified Track Manager to join our team.
What You'll Do Here The Track Manager leads the planning and delivery of trackworks across new and operational railway infrastructure, including special trackwork, track renewal, earthworks, and associated systems, supporting network capacity improvements through infrastructure upgrades, electrification, and modern signalling.
- Define construction methodologies and detailed method statements for trackworks execution.
- Lead field operations across multiple work fronts, ensuring efficient coordination of labour, equipment, and subcontractors.
- Plan and manage daily and long-term construction activities aligned with project schedules and milestones.
- Drive productivity while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and performance.
- Oversee strategic planning and performance management of railway equipment and heavy construction plant across trackworks activities.
- Lead the planning, safe loading, and operational deployment of engineering trains and rail-mounted equipment, ensuring optimal utilization of hi-rail excavators (MLDs), track laying systems (PEM-LEM), OTMs, and heavy plant including tamping machines and regulators.
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with engineering, planning, and project teams to ensure alignment with design and execution.
- Support internal departments including Planning, Cost Control, Estimating, Scheduling, Technical Office, HSE, and QA/QC.
- Support procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
- Oversee quality control and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead, mentor, and develop site teams.
- Act as primary interface with the client.
What You Bring to the Team- 10-15 years of railway construction experience (contractor side).
- Minimum 6 years in heavy rail/ballasted track construction.
- Experience in brownfield/operational railway environments.
- Experience delivering track renewals and special trackwork (S&C).
- Strong knowledge of end-to-end track construction processes.
- Hands-on experience with rail equipment (hi-rail, tampers, regulators, track machines).
- Strong safety leadership in high-risk environments.
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and survey data.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage teams.
- Experience in large rail programs or consortium environments.
- Ability to manage human teams under pressure in railway environments.
- Ability and willingness to adapt to different environments (different resources, different requirements/rules, differencesin human resources management).
- Consultancy experience or design experience in railway projects are valued but not required.
Reason for vacancy: New
The expected pay range for this role is $140,000 - $170,000 per year
Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialist training, and the complexity or scope of the role
