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Project Manager - Signaling


Company : Aecon Concessions https://static.whatjobs.com/stat


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2026-04-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Location: Scarborough, ON, CA What is the Opportunity? Scarborough Transit Connect (STC) was selected by Metrolinx to deliver the Scarborough Subway Extension Stations, Rails and Systems (SSESRS) package. The Scarborough Subway Extension will bring the TTCs Line 2 subway service nearly eight kilometres farther into Scarborough. It will extend from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, providing quick and seamless transit for those heading into and out of the downtown core and those travelling within Scarborough. The extension will replace Line 3 (the ScarboroughRT), helping to reduce travel times and improve access to jobs, schools and other key destinations throughout the city. What Youll Do Here: Lead all engineering, technical, and managerial aspects of the signaling system throughout the project lifecycle. Serve as the primary liaison with client representatives and stakeholders for all signalingrelated matters. Provide strong leadership and clear direction to project staff involved in signaling activities. Act as Project Manager, manage safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives of the project. Work independently with minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment especially in complex or unfamiliar situations. Oversee the development and execution of signaling strategies, ensuring alignment with project requirements and industry standards. Provide signalingrelated input to design teams for incorporation into engineering deliverables and construction packages. Develop practical, handson solutions to technical challenges arising during design and construction. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of client standards, industry practices, and regulatory requirements. Lead the preparation of proposals, engineering design packages, technical specifications, tender documents, and other project deliverables. Support the development of training materials and conduct onboarding sessions to enhance team performance and understanding of signaling systems. Collaborate with crossfunctional disciplines such as Track & Civil, Communications, Safety, Security, Finance, Scheduling, and Technical Design. Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, engaging actively in planning, design reviews, and construction coordination. Chair meetings with clients, contractors, and other external parties for project delivery, issue resolution, and business development. Provide technical mentorship and support to junior staff in both office and field environments. Monitor and support supplier performance across technical, scheduling, and financial dimensions. Ensure vendors meet project expectations and contractual deliverables related to signaling equipment and systems. Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging. What You Bring to The Team: Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical discipline from an accredited university; Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) required. 10+ years of experience delivering passenger rail signaling projects, preferably in metro or subway environments, including Computer Based Interlocking (CBI) systems. Proven success leading signaling deployments in brownfield environments, such as live system upgrades and line extensions. Strong command of CENELEC (EN) signaling standards and their practical application within safetycritical rail programs. Advanced project and commercial management expertise, including control of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk on complex, highvalue infrastructure projects. Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and external consultants, holding accountability for performance, cost control, and delivery outcomes. Experience operating in highvisibility, politically sensitive environments, requiring sound judgment, responsiveness, and executivelevel stakeholder communication. Thorough understanding of applicable Canadian railway legislation and regulations, including the Railway Safety Act and Transport Canada standards. Practical knowledge of Ontario employment legislation (ESA, OHSA) and experience working within unionized and collective agreement environments. Strategic, forwardlooking leader with strong business acumen, capable of navigating VUCA conditions, evaluating risk, and making wellreasoned decisions with incomplete information. Highly effective communicator and influencer, able to build trust, challenge the status quo, and align diverse stakeholders around common objectives. Known for integrity, resilience, and humility, acting as a trusted ambassador for the organization while fostering highperforming, accountable teams. Be a champion of inclusion and diversity. Reason for vacancy: Replacement Pay Range: $110,000 - $140,000 Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to applyincluding women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr