Senior Wayside Civil Manager - Signalling

Req ID: 519731 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. Could you be the full-time Senior Wayside Civil Manager - Signalling in Toronto, ON, we’re looking for? Your future role The Senior Wayside Civil Manager - Signalling is responsible for leading the strategic planning, development, and execution of the civil installation activities related to signalling scope across multiple target price bundles. This role ensures consistent application of the civil pricing and standards, oversees RFQ processes up to Notice to Proceed (NTP), and manages civil subcontractors works for the ECTS L2 deployment. The role provides senior technical, commercial, and operational leadership across multiple corridors or construction packages, ensuring civil works are delivered safely, compliantly, within budget, and in full support of signalling installation. The position plays a key role in aligning installation execution with business, technical, and financial objectives under the direction of Wayside Installation and Field Operations Director. We’ll look to you for: Lead and manage the development of multiples civil target price bundles for signalling installation scope. Civil Construction Delivery – Signalling‑Led, accountable for civil works enabling ETCS L2 wayside systems, including: Bungalow (Technical room) foundations Cable containment systems (ducts, troughing, manholes, handholes, undertrack crossings) Foundations for signalling and radio infrastructure Civil Authority Role Across Multiple Work Packages Act as signalling civil authority across multiple corridors or bundles and provide escalation support for complex civil‑signalling interface issues. Ensure civil works standardization of: Construction methodologies Quality criteria and tolerances Environmental and permitting execution Being the main point of contact for civils RFQ & Procurement – Technical and Cost Evaluation Provide senior civil/signalling input to RFQ scope development. Lead or support technical evaluation of subcontractor quotations, including: Compliance with signalling‑driven civil requirements Construction methodology and sequencing Environmental, geotechnical, and permit assumptions Perform cost and risk assessment of bids by: Challenging quantities, productivity, and pricing assumptions Identifying cost and schedule risks related to ground conditions and access Subcontractor & Contract Management, manage civil subcontractors from mobilisation to completion. Ensure subcontractor compliance with: Contractual obligations Signalling technical requirements HSE and environmental standards Lead change management, variation assessment, and progress certification in coordination with Commercial teams. Permits, Environmental & Authorities Interface, responsible for planning and execution of civil works under: Metrolinx (MX) permit regimes Municipal permits and approvals Manage environmental aspects including: Soil and ground disturbance Noise, vibration, air quality, and water runoff Safety, Quality & Compliance and Enforce Alstom Zero Deviation Plan (AZDP) and Quality policies. Ensure construction records and as‑built data support: Ensure compliance with EHS policies, technical standards, and quality benchmarks. Review and approve civil installation plans, procedures, and Work Method Statements (WMS). Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization. Responsible to review and identify requirements related to civil work within signalling scope. Collaborate with Bid team, Finance, Engineering, and Project Controls to optimize pricing strategies. Identify process inefficiencies and lead improvement initiatives. Contribute to the evolution of installation best practices and tools. All about you Engineering degree in civil, or related field. Minimum 15 years of railway experience in civil and signalling installation. Strong understanding of target pricing and cost control methodologies. Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Railway Safety and Site EHS certifications (preferred). Knowledge of railway products and services across various market segments (Urban, Mainline, F&M). Experience in cost and planning control within civil site management. Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement. Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also: Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines Work with new security standards for rail signalling Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues Contribute to innovative projects Utilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning Progress towards senior leadership or technical expert roles Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) Compensation The expected compensation for this role is $115,000 – $150,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role. Interview Process & Candidate Communication Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date. This job posting represents an existing vacancy. 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. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us at " ” while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to. Job Type:​Experienced​