Construction Supervisor

Req ID:505495

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Working Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

We are looking for a Construction Supervisor to join our team in Toronto, Canada for a dynamic and fast paced new role for the OnCorr Project at Alstom Canada.

The Construction Supervisor shall be the point of contact for all external Suppliers and Contractors, perform administrative duties related to the management and operation of the Construction sites, facilities and always respecting safety requirements and policies in relation to EHS.

What are the responsibilities?

• Manage external contractors related to construction activities for the project.
• Monitor contractor Quality & Performance in accordance with established objectives and goals.
• Support the construction activities for new projects along the Lake shore East and West Corridors.
• Seek to continuously improve processes, systems and operational activities
• Assist with the coordination and scheduling of maintenance activities as needed
• Assist with compliance program requests, analysis and reporting
• Serves as a liaison with Project Management reporting on inspections, subcontracting, progress and delays
• Protective identification and resolution of any site issues that may impede the project delivery while providing technical knowledge and inputs to assist contractors.
• Identifies or verifies reported clashes and coordination issues between contractor activities
• leads work area handover/ handback, documenting any snags and tracking punchlist items
• Complete subcontractor technical evaluations
• Lead actions on planning, risks, opportunities, and technical interfaces
• Ensure compliance with EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) policies and standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement and best practices within the project and product line
• Assess the progress of work against the schedule and report back to project management
• Ensure all necessary permits are available before the start of work
• Ensure all work completed are based on approved drawings
• Lead and monitor all contractors comply to only working on planned activities per the daily job briefings
• Identify and report on any deviations of installation from approved drawings as well as reporting any EHS hazards and/ or non compliance
• Coordinate all concurrent activities in the area and issue daily reports
• Assist management and staff with daily operational reporting, and all site requests as necessary
• Assist with the coordination of and scheduling of maintenance activities as needed
• Contribute to weekly schedule review meetings
• Participate in daily job briefings onsite
• Participate in 4M review meetings and contribute to EHS compliance/ trainings prior to commencement of work
• Perform daily Site walks to ensure a clean, safe and well maintained and organized environment
• Occasional weekend and after-hours support may be required at times.

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

• Experienced Construction and Supervision background an asset.

Desired Knowledge /Experience

• 5 years in similar positions.

Behavior Skills / Competencies

• Management: Sense of urgency and ability to make decisions and prioritize. Results oriented.
• Organization: Planning and development of activities with order and method.
• Operational: Operational efficiency, teamwork, transparent communication, innovation.
• Strong initiative, communication and customer service skills, Detail Oriented, multi-tasking and organizational skills, Positive Attitude
• EHS administrative knowledge
• Agile mindset

Competencies & Skills

• Specific knowledge of buildings and general installations (Greenfield/ Brownfield Construction Experience, Mechanical Equipment, Machinery, HVAC, Electricity)
• Experience working with external Suppliers & Contractors in a construction environment
• Familiar with managing field activities on site.

Working Conditions

• Office setting including a mix of indoor and outdoor construction sites
• Able and flexible to travel along the Lakeshore East (Whitby) and West (Oakville) Corridors as needed to support ongoing projects

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

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