Tunnels & Elevated Guideway Construction Manager

ACCIONA is a global company leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65000 professionals present in more than 40 countries across the five continents all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference promote sustainable development and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change overpopulation and water scarcity Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001. Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction operation and maintenance of projects. Currently involved in some of Canadas largest infrastructure projects ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates.

ACCIONA is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy delivering innovative forward-thinking solutions in over 40 countries. Were proud to be shaping some of the most complex and transformative infrastructure projects in North America.

In partnership with Metrolinx ACCIONA is playing a key role in the design and construction of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE) a 9.2-kilometre westward addition to Torontos Line 5 light rail transit network. This major infrastructure project includes seven new stations and installation of rail and systems under a progressive design-build model.

Beyond its technical scope the ECWE project represents a significant investment in sustainable urban mobility expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 5800 tonnes annually and eliminate over 6.5 million vehicle trips each year when combined with the full Line 5.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team on a complex high-value project that supports long-term regional growth and environmental sustainability. If youre ready to make a meaningful impact and advance your career with a global infrastructure leader we encourage you to apply and grow with us.

The Tunnels & Elevated Guideway Construction Manager is responsible for leading the safe efficient and compliant delivery of both tunnelling (underground) and elevated guideway (above-ground) construction works on major rail transit infrastructure projects delivered by Trillium Rail Partners (TRP).

This role provides end-to-end construction leadership across complex civil and structural scopes including tunnelling operations underground structures foundations piers and elevated superstructures. Operating within a design-build / P3 environment the Construction Manager ensures seamless coordination across multiple work fronts disciplines and stakeholders in often constrained urban and brownfield environments.

Construction Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and manage all tunnel and elevated guideway construction activities including excavation ground support structural lining shafts piers columns pier caps and superstructure installation.

• Oversee day-to-day field operations across multiple work fronts ensuring compliance with approved drawings specifications and construction methodologies.

• Drive construction sequencing productivity and schedule performance for both underground and elevated scopes.

• Coordinate works with adjacent station construction utilities track systems and third-party interfaces.

Safety Quality & Compliance

• Champion a strong safety culture across high-risk environments including underground works and working at heights.

• Ensure compliance with TRP safety policies regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Oversee QA/QC processes inspections testing deficiency management and close-out for all structural works.

Design & Technical Coordination

• Collaborate with design teams to address constructability staging and access challenges across tunnels and elevated structures.

• Review and support approval of shop drawings method statements lifting plans tunnelling plans (e.g. TBM/SEM) and RFIs.

• Manage design changes and assess impacts to cost schedule safety and interfaces.

Stakeholder & Interface Management

• Act as the primary construction interface for tunnel and elevated guideway scopes coordinating with internal teams subcontractors inspectors and third-party stakeholders.

• Manage impacts to existing infrastructure utilities traffic and adjacent properties in urban environments.

• Support coordination with municipalities authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) and transit stakeholders.

Risk Reporting & Controls

• Provide regular reporting on construction progress safety metrics risks and key milestones.

• Proactively identify and mitigate risks including geotechnical conditions access constraints logistics and interface conflicts.

• Support claims avoidance and resolution through accurate documentation and proactive issue management.

Commissioning & Handover Support

• Support readiness for track installation systems integration and commissioning activities.

• Ensure completion of construction deliverables as-built documentation and deficiency close-out.

• Coordinate with downstream teams to support transition to testing and revenue service.

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Construction Management or a related discipline.

• Significant experience managing tunnelling underground works and/or elevated guideway/bridge construction on large infrastructure or transit projects.

• Strong understanding of tunnelling methods (e.g. TBM SEM/NATM cut-and-cover) and elevated structural systems (precast and cast-in-place).

• Proven experience in design-build and/or P3 project environments.

• Experience in urban brownfield or live-operations environments is highly desirable.

• Experience managing unionized construction workforces is an asset.

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills in complex safety-critical environments.

• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Deep understanding of heavy civil construction sequencing risk management and interface coordination.

• Ability to manage multiple work fronts and competing priorities.

• Proficiency with construction management tools (e.g. MS Office Bluebeam; BIM experience an asset).

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer& 2025 certification in Canada as well as the Top Employers North America& 2025 seal which certifies the companys commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin circumstances background or condition.