Senior Railway Structures Manager

RailWorks Corporation

. Lead, direct, and exercise functional authority over bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other load-bearing structures .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeMississauga • CanadaSenior💰 CA$135,000 - CA$160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in railway infrastructure management, including design, inspection, and maintenance of bridges and culverts, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Proven ability to lead project teams, manage budgets, and maintain customer relationships effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Engineer RegistrationRailway Infrastructure MaintenanceProject Accounting and ControlsAREMA Manual KnowledgeAutoCAD Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringProject ManagementBridge InspectionCulvert DesignContract ManagementSafety Standards ComplianceQuality AssuranceRailway Operations

Soft Skills

LeadershipEffective CommunicationCoaching and DevelopmentProblem SolvingCustomer Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicrosoft OfficePrimaveraHard DollarAustin LaneJD Edwards

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer RegistrationCanadian Railway Operations QualificationsFirst Aid CertificationHot Work CertificationWork at Heights CertificationWork in Confined Spaces Certification

Industry Keywords

Railway Industry PracticesProject ControlsSubcontract ManagementFreight Railway Bridge LoadingMicropiles and GroutingRetaining Wall DesignInspection ProceduresConstruction MethodsSafety ProgramsQuality Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, direct, and exercise functional authority over bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other load-bearing structures
Plan, organize, budget, and report costs for assigned projects
Ensure project goals are achieved on schedule and within budget while meeting quality and safety standards
Direct staff in accomplishing project goals and objectives
Determine forces and stresses in railway bridge and culvert components
Prescribe safe loading conditions and inspection and maintenance procedures
Design repairs and modifications to railway bridges and culverts
Supervise construction, modification, or repair of railway bridges, culverts, manholes, and catch basins
Authorize or restrict railway traffic over bridges based on their condition
Conduct or oversee field inspections and prepare reports
Review project proposals and plans, including schedule, budget, safety, quality, staffing, materials, and equipment requirements
Develop execution plans covering staffing, materials, equipment, subcontracting, and services
Verify estimates against proposal specifications
Coordinate work plans and staffing with department managers
Manage customer relationships, expectations, progress reports, communications, paperwork, and meetings
Promote and enforce safe work practices, company policies, procedures, and safety programs
Monitor onsite activities, quality, productivity, progress, and safety of employees and subcontractors
Supervise reporting staff, set objectives, assess performance, and provide coaching and development
Oversee financial aspects of contracts
Provide technical assistance and recommend construction methods and equipment
Anticipate and resolve execution roadblocks and problems
Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an Accredited Canadian University (or approved equivalent)
Current registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario or another Canadian Province in which they reside and or practice
Minimum of 10 years of experience in railway operations with at least 5 years of experience in railway infrastructure maintenance, construction, inspections, or design
Thorough knowledge of railway industry practices, methods, processes, and standards
Demonstrated experience applying project accounting, project controls, contract management, subcontract management, safety, and quality
Possession or willingness to complete essential safety training courses: First Aid, Hot Work, Work at Heights, Work in Confined Spaces, etc.
Possession or willingness to obtain Canadian Railway Operations Qualifications and Competencies: CROR, E-Railsafe, GEI, MORB, CWR, NETS, etc.
Proven knowledge and application of AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering Chapters 6, 8, and 15
Knowledge of bridge inspection, culverts and storm drains inspection, freight railway bridge loading, railway bridge rating, micropiles and grouting for railroad structures, and retaining wall design for railroad applications
Valid Full G or equivalent driver’s license
Ability to apply, interpret, and understand standards, specifications, contract law, and language
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Primavera, Hard Dollar, Austin Lane, or JD Edwards
Demonstrated leadership qualities and abilities
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Fluency in English
French fluency is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Additional performance incentives
Training can be provided for selected candidates
Reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process