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PNR RailWorks

Abbotsford / Global

Project Manager

Job Description

The Project Manager supervises and coordinates day-to-day rail construction project activities. Reporting to the Project Director or designated manager, this role ensures that project tasks are executedin accordance withdesigns, budgets, and schedules, whilemaintainingcompany quality and safety standards.

Job ID: 20059 Benefits Offering Health & Dental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Employer RRSP match

Competitive Time Off Policy

Compensation $120,000- $140,000

Position Summary The Project Manager supervises and coordinates day-to-day rail construction project activities. Reporting to the Project Director or designated manager, this role ensures that project tasks are executedin accordance withdesigns, budgets, and schedules, whilemaintainingcompany quality and safety standards.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties Review project proposals and plans to understandtimeline,budget,resource, and staffing requirements.

Assistin developing project execution plans outlining materials, equipment, and subcontracting needs.

Supervise day-to-day onsite activities and provide direction to onsite staff and field employees.

Track daily workflow and progress to ensure project milestones are completed on schedule.

Identify project bottlenecks or field issues and assist in implementing corrective adjustments.

Provide technicalassistanceand make baseline construction method recommendations to field teams

Administer project financial tracking systems to accuratelymonitorlive expenditures and cost estimates.

Assist with managing the financial aspects of contracts, tracking materialuseandchangeorders.

Monitor subcontractor progress and verify work performance against agreed contractual terms.

Review and verify preliminary project estimates based on proposal specifications.

Coordinate with department managers toestablishlocalized work plans and staffing for each phase.

Attend andparticipatein routine customer and stakeholder project meetings.

Gather operational updates to prepare clear written status reports for management and clients.

Conduct alignment meetings with field staff to communicate localized project goals and safety needs.

Monitor site-specific safety programs tomaintaina secure and compliant work environment.

Inspect workflows to verify that employees and subcontractors meet designated quality and productivity standards

Required Skills and Qualifications Degree: Undergraduate degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical field.

Industry Experience: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of recent project management or project engineering experience in a rail or heavy civil construction environment.

Sector Context: Practical knowledge of rail transit environments, live track operations, and standard infrastructure construction practices

Competency in project controls, including tracking baseline costs, operational schedules, and material routing.

Familiarity with general contract and subcontract documentation structures.

Proficient software skills utilizing Microsoft Office suite alongside common construction management applications

Reliable verbal, written, and collaborative communication skills.

Strong organizational, administrative, and data-tracking abilities.

Proven capability to make sound, localized field decisions and work independently within a broader project structure

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Frequently works outdoors at construction sites and occasionally works indoors.

Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction.

Sits, reads, writes, and uses a keyboard.

May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.

May be exposed to loud noise.

Company Overview This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

PNR RailWorks is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, PNR RailWorks will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.

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