Project Manager – Site Installation Supervisor
Location: Toronto, ON
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week; occasional weekend work during critical phases
Contract Duration: 12 months
Travel: Up to 10% (domestic and international).
Physical Demands: Ability to work outdoors, climb ladders, and lift up to 25 kg.
We at Raise are hiring a Site Installation Supervisor for one of our top clients. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, they’re now expanding their team to meet rising demand.
Description:
The Site Installation Supervisor oversees and coordinates all on-site installation activities for rail systems deployment. This role ensures compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and timelines while managing subcontractors and liaising with engineering and project management team.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise installation of signaling, telecom, and electrical systems at project sites.
- Ensure adherence to installation procedures, quality standards, and safety regulations.
- Coordinate daily work plans, allocate resources, and monitor progress against schedule.
- Conduct site inspections and resolve technical issues promptly.
- Maintain accurate documentation of installation activities, including progress reports and quality checks.
- Liaise with project managers, engineers, and client representatives to ensure smooth execution.
- Manage subcontractor's performance and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Support test and commissioning activities as required.
- Manages the planning and scheduling of installation.
- Ensure that all employees (including the sub-contractor's) comply with the Health and Safety requirements such as detailed in the reference documents in the Project Management Plan, as well as all other applicable safety policies/work instructions.
- Ensures all site installation drawings, documents, and SW releases are kept current to relevant revisions.
- Ensures that “as-built” information is recorded as the work progresses and is submitted to Toronto for updating of documentation.
- Performs some PICO testing and assists in T&C activities as required.
Skills:
- Experience: 3–5 years in rail systems installation or similar infrastructure projects.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with CENELEC standards, signaling systems, and installation best practices.
- Certifications: Valid safety certifications (e.g., OSHA, First Aid).
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills; proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.
- Experience in task planning, including estimation, performance tracking and reporting.
- Experience in installation and testing of train control systems
Qualifications
- Experience with large-scale rail deployment projects.
- Knowledge of fiber optic and telecom systems.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
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