A leading Global Construction Firm specialising in large scale infrastructure projects is looking for their newest Construction Director to lead the construction of a multiyear Multi-Billion dollar Railway infrastructure project in Ontario.

Client Details

Track Construction Director - Rail Infrastructure Project The client is a leading global construction firm specialising in Major infrastructure projects including rail networks, tunnelling and highways.

Description

Track Construction Director - Rail Infrastructure Project The Construction Director will lead the planning and delivery of trackworks across new and operational railway infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities Include:

- 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 robust 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

Profile Track Construction Director - Rail Infrastructure Project

Skills & Experience:

- 10+ years of railway construction experience (Contractor side)
- Minimum 5 years in heavy rail/ballasted track construction
- 5+ years in a Senior Manager/Director level leadership position
- 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
- Ability to work under pressure and manage teams
- Consultancy experience in railway projects.
- Design experience in railway projects.
- Experience in large rail programs or consortium environments
- Ability to manage large teams under pressure

Job Offer A basic salary of up to $275,000

Excellent bonus potential

Health/Dental insurance

RRSP Matching The ability to lead one of Ontario's largest Infrastructure projects

Desired Skills and Experience 10+ years of railway construction experience

Minimum 5 years in heavy rail/ballasted track construction

5+ years in a Director/Leadership position

Experience leading $1 Billion+ Mega Projects

Strong safety leadership in high-risk environments

Strong team leadership expereince

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants

📌 Track Construction Director - Rail Infrastructure Project (Greater Toronto Area)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Greater Toronto Area