Track Construction SUperintendent

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.

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POSITION: Track Construction Superintendent - Manila

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If you are looking for a fast track to a satisfying career in a high impact role, this is it. With record-breaking investment in rail infrastructure and networks to support more liveable and sustainable cities and communities across Philippines, we’re expanding our team to meet the demands of our growing project portfolio.

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Based in Manila, you will be part of dynamic, innovative and collaborative team renowned for its world-class thinking and solutions. As the Senior Track Construction Superintendent, you will be responsible for the supervision of Subcontractors for the ballasted and non ballasted track installation, ensuring they are delivered to time, cost, quality and scope. With a singular focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for Hitachi Rail and our customers, you will draw on the full breadth of your expertise across every aspect of construction supervision and site safety, environment and stakeholder engagement.

About Hitachi Rail

A fully integrated global enterprise, Hitachi Rail is an industry leader in the design, deployment, operation and maintenance of railway signalling and transportation control systems. Our superior, original technology and products are powering sustainable connectivity the world over, transforming mobility so that every passenger, customer and community can enjoy the benefits of more seamless, sustainable journeys.

A career with Hitachi Rail includes many benefits from professional development and career pathways to the opportunity to work in a truly global and culturally diverse team environment.

As Track Construction Superintendent you will play a leading role in supporting the The Track Construction Manager in the management of the construction activities. This is a Permanent full time position based in Manila.

The key accountability of the role includes but are not limited to:

• Work in close collaboration with the project site team, Client and Engineer, Authorities, Supervision of Subcontractors to deliver the trackworks to the project’s safety, cost and time requirement.
• In charge of trackworks activities including but not limited to: Track installation of both ballasted and non-ballasted track, turnouts and crossings to project tolerances; RC plinth and track slab, Embedded track, Skeleton track, ballasting and tamping, profiling, rail destressing works, Production of continuous welded rail using Rail flash butt welding and thermite welding.
• Carry out routine daily site inspection and spot checks of the Subcontractor’s works and tracking of works schedule including internal inspections with QC Engineers prior issuing of request for inspection to the Client.
• Coordinate a team of site engineers to carryout condition survey and hand over inspections with the Civil works Contractors and relevant stakeholders prior to site taking over / site access, in preparation to trackworks.
• Produce daily site diaries and weekly construction and installation progress reports.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical background.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated competency in legislation and standards relating to Construction and Health & Safety.
• Outstanding planning and organizational skills.
• Site management and team management
• Knowledge of software tools and technical systems.

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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