Jack & Bore Supervisor - Culvert Installation

Supervisor, Jack and Bore

As a Supervisor, Jack and Bore, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of railway Jack and Bore operations, including project execution, crew supervision, safety compliance, equipment utilization, production efficiency, and customer coordination. This role provides direct leadership to field crews (Foreman, Operators, Welders, and Laborers) performing underground railway crossing installations, casing pipe installations, utility crossings, and related civil and rail infrastructure activities within active railway environments.

The successful candidate will possess extensive experience working within Class 1 railway operating environments (minimum 10-15 years) and must demonstrate advanced knowledge of railway safety requirements, engineering standards, track protection protocols, underground utility installations, and heavy civil construction practices. This position requires a highly experienced railway professional capable of safely managing complex field operations while maintaining strict compliance with railway operating rules, project specifications, and client expectations

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily Jack and Bore operations within railway corridors and construction / project sites - plan daily work activities, manpower allocation, equipment utilization, and production schedules to support safe and efficient project execution.
• Lead field crews performing casing installations, bore pit excavation, trenching, utility crossings, and related underground construction activities
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with engineering drawings and project specifications
• Coordinate with railway representatives, engineering personnel, subcontractors, inspectors, and project stakeholders throughout project execution
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to address schedule delays, operational issues, or safety concerns
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality control, work accuracy, and compliance with railway and client requirements
• Support project mobilization and demobilization activities, including logistics planning and resource coordination with Operations team and other Management to ensure benchmarks for progress are being met
• Manage and attend weekly or monthly reports or update calls (where required) to ensure everyone on the team is aware of any issues or otherwise progress
• Coach and hold employees accountable for any rules, regulations, or safety violations – work closely with HS&E team to investigate incidents and accidents
• Responsible for ensuring compliance to all company and customer safety policies and procedures
• Complete written forms and reports, including FRA reports, as required

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move heavy weights. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly in the field, exposed to outside weather conditions and may be required to work nights, holidays, and weekends. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May be exposed to live track/trains and high voltage. Exposure to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.