Construction Manager

Scope/ Objective:

The Construction Manager, is responsible to lead, direct and coordinate the operation of the project construction to achieve the project objectives for safety, cost, program, quality and environmental performance. As the first First point of contact for all site activity, the Construction Manager has the responsibility for compliance to operator rules, Wabtec process and client expectations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all on-site construction activities across commissioning and delivery phases.
• Manage multiple test teams, ensuring compliance with design specifications, client standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor construction plans, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, service providers, and internal teams (40–50 personnel).
• Partner with key stakeholders and internal project managers to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Manage resourcing schedules, rosters, and payroll timesheet approvals.
• Review and negotiate variations within project scope.
• Prepare project performance reports and updates for senior leadership.
• Ensure HSE standards are implemented and adhered to at all times.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong track record as a Construction Manager delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Excellent stakeholder management experience across clients, subcontractors, and service providers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Office 365) and MS Project.
• Ability to manage and lead large teams in high-compliance environments.
• Civil, signalling, or rail construction experience highly regarded (rail background preferred but not essential).

Physical demands of the job:

• Roster: FIFO (12-hour days, no nights)
• Travel
• Mental fortitude to work in harsh environment

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

About Us

Want to move the world? Want to innovate and bring that innovation to life?

At Wabtec, we are in the business of realizing potential – that of the transportation industry, and yours!

Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective success across the vibrant portfolios of Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, we offer employees hands-on opportunities all over the world to shape the future of transportation – as well as their own. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, leveraging our digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services to create transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Along with our industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine, and industrial solutions.

Wabtec celebrates thinkers and doers. Our values included in the About Us page are rooted in innovation, collaboration, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. Whether your talents lie in digital solution development, next-gen manufacturing, advanced service delivery, or the spectrum of business functions that support them, Wabtec literally has a world of opportunity for you across our global network.

Our employees are the architects of the future. Where will you be tomorrow?