Requisition ID: 172360
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: MEC Transportation District
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Signaling Superintendent, you will supervise train control and signaling operations on construction projects. These are large projects, and we are involved in all phases from planning, design, procurement, construction, installation, system integration, testing, and commissioning. This is a great opportunity to grow your career, work with a great team, and work for an industry leader!
District Overview
Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, and an industry leader in transit and rail systems’ construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. MEC specializes in the installation of Overhead Contact Systems (OCS), Traction Power Substations (TPSS), Signaling and Train Control, Communications, and Control Centers.
At MEC we maintain our commitment to hire the best people, provide the training needed to keep up with the demands of today’s work environment, and the opportunities to grow and advance within our organization. As the most experienced installer of rail and transit systems in North America, MEC takes pride in being recognized as the Systems Contractor of Choice delivering innovative solutions through aligning our technical expertise with our client’s objectives. We self-perform most disciplines providing time, cost, and scheduling efficiencies, as well as in-house expertise, resulting in seamless performance for our clients.
Location
This person will work on a large metro rail project in downtown Toronto, ON.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the train control and signaling operations on construction projects.
- Perform daily inspections of work performed.
- Act as liaison and coordinator between contractors and engineered equipment suppliers.
- Solve problems that arise.
- Establish budgetary guidelines for the job and ensure that cost control measures are being followed.
- Provide job safety training and awareness for all personnel.
- Establish quality standards of all jobs and ensure that all quality assurance and company standards are being met.
- Develop and manage job schedules (e.g., three-week, 90 day, man loading), coordinate work with contractors and deliveries with suppliers, and ensure inspections are scheduled appropriately.
Qualifications
- 8 years of relevant work experience within the construction industry.
- Experience supervising crews.
- Broad understanding of technical train control systems, including underground layout/installation and equipment installation, as well as above ground systems layout and installations, such as conduit and cable tray systems.
- Ability to manage and interface with train control engineered equipment suppliers.
- Ability to communicate successfully with various project teams, sub-contractors, vendors, and clients.
- Working knowledge of computers and experience with the use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Must have a positive attitude and possess excellent motivational skills.
- Must be able to access all points of a construction site.
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Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Base Compensation: $115,000/yr - $140,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.
