Area Manager
On-siteHamilton, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Coordinate and integrate all construction and operational activities within the Hamilton Light Rail Transit Project area, ensuring delivery against schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives. Manage and coordinate construction, engineering, procurement, commercial, and subcontractor activities while developing execution plans and identifying risks. Monitor project performance, lead area progress reviews, and provide regular status updates to senior leadership. Ensure compliance with contract requirements, regulatory obligations, and company policies by coordinating with engineering, quality, environmental, and safety teams. Lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor personnel, and champion a strong safety culture across all project fronts.
Required Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
- 15+ years of progressive experience within major infrastructure, transit, heavy civil, transportation, or construction projects
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior leadership or management role overseeing large multidisciplinary project teams
- Demonstrated experience delivering complex Light Rail Transit (LRT), transit, rail, transportation, or major infrastructure projects
- Major public-private partnership (P3) project experience
- Utility relocation, civil works, stations, guideway, systems integration, or corridor construction experience
- Experience working within highly regulated urban construction environments
- Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, project delivery models, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management
- Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, and construction partners in a large project environment
- Proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage multiple stakeholders in a complex matrix organization
- Strong understanding of contract administration, scope management, and change management processes
- Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Experience interfacing with clients, consultants, regulatory agencies, and senior project leadership
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software platforms
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Primavera P6, SAP, and other project controls systems
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), PMP, Gold Seal, or equivalent professional designation
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