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Project Manager

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Toronto, ON
Mid level
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Toronto, ON
Mid level
The Project Manager will oversee project planning, budgeting, staffing, and communication with clients, ensuring delivery within safety and quality standards.
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Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job ID:

R0110798

Date Posted:

2025-10-27

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS CANADA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment.  The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of engineering tasks from administrative to strategic.  The position is based in Toronto, ON, Canada.

Accountabilities:

  • Candidate must become thoroughly familiar with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of the project.
  • Directs and reviews the overall planning of project activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.
  • Determines and reviews budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule. Manages and reviews the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and to meet budget goals.
  • Leads the team to achieve all cost and schedule objectives while keeping alert to possible problem areas and takes preventative action to ensure that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project.
  • Provides and presents project status reviews to client.
  • Prepares and/or reviews cost and risk analyses and extra work claims for the client.
  • Will be the primary contact and required to maintain a strong client relationship.
  • A critical component to ensuring the project is performed to the standard safety and quality assurance requirements for the client.
  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.       

Required Skills/ Knowledge:

  • 3 - 5 years of Project Management experience
  • Project Manager with experience in delivery of large-scale public infrastructure projects with a major contractor
  • The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a full knowledge of the engineering processes deployed on a major project from design, through construction to commissioning and handover
  • Strong Leadership and Communication Skills

Desired Skills/ Knowledge:

  • Previous Project Management experience working on rail industry projects preferred
  • Experience in the delivery of Rail Projects is a distinct advantage
  • Working knowledge of safety and security, train control systems, passenger vehicles, communication systems, communication systems, traction electrification systems, operation & maintenance of rail systems preferred
  • Experience in the following areas of project management: Customer management, scheduling, planning, critical path analysis, change order management, risk management, cost estimation, and contract negotiation.

Education and other Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's in Engineering or Business
  • PMP certification desired
  • Clear criminal background

Salary Range: CAD $92,800 - CAD$139,100

This posting relates to an existing vacancy. 

  Our hiring process uses both human and technology-assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people, and all hiring decisions are made by people.

Benefits: 
 Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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Top Skills

Communication Systems
Project Management
Safety And Security Systems
Signaling Projects
Traction Electrification Systems
Train Control Systems

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