Construction Lead

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Construction Lead to join our team in Toronto,Ontario. The Construction Lead will support a transformative transit infrastructure project and will be part of a high‑performing project team that is dedicated to delivering this complex undertaking through collaboration and a best‑for‑project vision.

Your role

• Lead and coordinate construction activities for mechanical, electrical, communications, and vertical transportation systems, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and contract requirements.
• Plan, organize, and oversee MEC construction work including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and site logistics.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements (including TSSA), and oversee quality, safety, and environmental performance.
• Provide leadership and direction to the construction and commissioning teams, fostering collaboration, resolving issues, and ensuring effective coordination across stakeholders.
• Coordinate system interfaces across disciplines (civil, architectural, and others), including review of design deliverables, shop drawings, RFIs, and technical queries.
• Manage construction progress, risks, and contract administration activities (including change management and subcontractor performance), implementing mitigation or recovery plans as needed.
• Lead commissioning, integration, and project closeout activities, including development of procedures, system testing, LEED/sustainability tracking, and turnover documentation.

About you

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• 10+ years of construction experience with a focus on mechanical, electrical, communications, and/or integrated systems.

• Strong knowledge of MEC systems, construction practices, sequencing, and applicable codes and standards (e.g., OBC, CSA, NFPA, TSSA).

• Experience with subcontractor coordination, contract/change management, commissioning, and (ideally) LEED or sustainability requirements.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders; proficiency in project management tools.

• Availability to work on site Monday to Friday weekly at downtown Toronto project site

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like‑minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.