Signals Supervisor

Reporting to the General Managers, the Supervisor is responsible for organizing a crew of workers to deliver a successful project by meeting or exceeding corporate and project goals. The Signals Supervisor must ensure safety, quality, profitability, and scheduling, resulting in customer satisfaction.
**What We Offer**:

- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits program, including extended health and dental
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer contributions to RRSP
- Company Paid PPE
- The opportunity to work with a great team where safety is an integral part of our culture

**What You'll Do**:

- Plan, direct, and manage all activities of all assigned projects at different stages of completion, to ensure that company objectives for customer satisfaction, safety, quality, production, revenue and profit are met within a specific time frame
- Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its core values
- Plan, organize, and staff key field positions through operation department heads or project managers
- Responsible and accountable for the project management system, tools, and personnel
- Administer internal project meetings with the GMs, field engineers, and appropriate subcontracts to make necessary changes and finalize the work schedule
- Attend the customer’s Pre-Construction Meeting and ensure necessary staff and sub-contractors attend
- The Signals Supervisor will procure critical Project Documents (necessary permits, submittals, sub-contractor insurance requirements) required by the specifications or client
- Monitor projects daily and record production and job costs into the project management system
- Manage financial aspects of contracts to protect the company’s interest, ensure profitability, and maintain good client relationships
- Prepare weekly and monthly Project Progress Reports as required
- Complete a Project Close-out Report to identify final changes in work scope, additional revenue opportunities, punch list items and any hindrances that may delay closing out and final payment
- Submit invoices and collect payments from the customer as necessary
- Provides strong leadership to construction team members, capitalizing on individual and group strengths
- Update and maintain customer/contact database for all contacts associated with any project, existing customers, sub-contractors, prime contractors or any other parties that may influence or impact Universal Signals & Communication success
- Coach and mentor direct reports to build strong and effective crews
- May perform other related duties as required

**What is Required**:

- Minimum 5 years’ of S&C construction and maintenance experience
- Knowledge in Signals and Communications, safety regulations, and industry standards
- Extensive experience in all aspects of Railway construction project management
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability and experience in managing subcontractors, schedules, and budgets
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office Suite is an asset
- Valid Driver’s License Class 5 or Equivalent
- Basic electrical / mechanical /construction background
- Ability to anticipate stakeholder needs and identify solutions
- Demonstrate ability to perform professionally, ensuring complete confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high-pressure and demanding work environment
- Willing to work days, nights, weekends, out of town as required

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