Senior Rail Construction Manager, Burlington

Senior Rail Construction Manager Search ID: 193427

HDR is seeking a Senior Rail Construction Manager to join our Transportation– Construction Services team in the Greater Toronto Area to work with Freight Rail clients. Reporting to the group lead, the position will be responsible for leading the delivery of freight rail construction projects during construction, overseeing HDR’s scope of services comprising of Construction Project Management, Owner’s Representative, and Construction Observation. The role will be responsible for liaising with the client and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Promote and oversee implementation of health and safety regulations

Provide Construction Project Management and oversight during construction

Responsible for administering the construction phase of a project including budgeting and scheduling

Manage a multi-discipline design team to produce high quality deliverables, meet schedules and stay within project budgets

Provide oversight and be responsible for projects and for the work of multiple teams

Be responsible for the successful delivery of projects, including oversight of risks and issues

Apply thorough and consistent methodology/approach to project deliverables and quality of submissions

Build a strong working relationship with the client and ensure project team continues to deliver high quality of work

Ensure all project deliverables are complete and compliant with the client’s quality requirements and checklists

Manage day to day activities of the project team and subconsultants

Represent HDR at meetings, presentations and address issues raised by the client

Respond to the client in a timely manner

Mentor project management and junior staff in a project

Reporting on project performance to HDR’s senior management

Manage project risks and mitigate those risks in a timely fashion to minimize impact to project performance

Incorporate lessons learned into a project

Engage in business development and proposal activities

Travel to projects across the province and eastern Canada for extended periods of time

Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and/or related field

Proven analytical, communication, and negotiation skills

Knowledge and ability to utilize required computer software such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience working with MS Project or Primavera (P6) would be considered a strong asset

Sound knowledge of OPS specifications and standard drawings, TAC standards, Metrolinx and AREMA design standards

Knowledge and skill in interpreting and applying transportation construction practices; procedures and quality assurance techniques

Demonstrated knowledge of relevant laws and regulations (Environmental, Health and Safety, etc.) and their application in construction contracts

Ability to interpret construction critical path schedules

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and be able to independently write reports and correspondence

Ability to organize, prioritize and schedule work

Ability to analyze and solve problems

Be a proven leader and demonstrate leadership abilities

Valid Ontario driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience

A minimum of 10 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including but not limited to construction contracts; document, time, cost, and quality management; change management; and site safety; estimating, bidding, preparing and administering purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, cost control, etc.

Experience with Microsoft Office

Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.

Must have strong people skills and the ability to interact with the Owner, Engineer, Contractor and other project stakeholders

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Benefits and Commitments HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Equal Opportunity At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrests and conviction records.

Accessibility In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

Job Details Industry: Construction, Project Controls&Design/Build

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting: May 27, 2026

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