Quality Lead

Amico is a leading, Canadian-owned and operated construction company specializing in large-scale infrastructure projects. With a strong track record in general contracting, civil engineering and road building, we deliver complex infrastructure solutions that shape the communities of Ontario. Our expertise spans major infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, and critical public works that require meticulous planning, innovative engineering, and precise execution.

At Amico, we believe in fostering collaboration and empowering our team to tackle ambitious challenges head-on. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and proven project management practices, we consistently deliver high-quality infrastructure projects, regardless of their scale or complexity.

At Amico we don’t just build projects; we build careers, communities, and a lasting legacy. Being part of our team means playing a pivotal role in shaping Ontario’s most impactful infrastructure developments, while gaining hands‑on experience. Join us and be part of something bigger.

Job Description
The Quality Lead ( Rail & Track ) supports the delivery of quality assurance and control activities across rail and track construction works. The role is responsible for coordinating inspections, maintaining ITPs and quality records, and ensuring full traceability of materials and documentation. This position works closely with field teams and stakeholders to monitor track installation activities including alignment, concrete placement, and rail systems ensuring compliance with project specifications and rail industry standards.

Vacancy Statement:
This is for a new position.

Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Quality Control Coordinators.

Coordinate with Civil, Structural and Rail/Track teams to schedule and track Hold and Witness points.

Assign, schedule, and monitor daily QC tasks to ensure timely and thorough execution.

Performing visual examinations, witnessing, monitoring, and/or documenting as per project quality and inspection testing plans.

Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and third-party inspectors to ensure compliance with approved quality plans and contractual requirements.

Liaising with Owner representatives and consultants on quality related items.

Ensure accurate documentation and traceability of inspections, test results, and quality control activities in accordance with project record-keeping protocols

Monitor compliance with Inspection and Test Plans, project specifications, and quality procedures.

Monthly written quality reports.

Preparation and issuance of NCR’s, NCR follow-up and logging

Staying current with industry practices and technologies and seeking new and innovative construction methods and processes.

Support preparation of ITP close-out, handover packages and handover tracker.

Assisting Site Superintendent with some daily data collection tasks.

Ensure full traceability between design documents, inspections, NCRs, and completion records.

Liaise with subcontractors and internal teams (engineering, construction, materials) to obtain missing documentation and resolve quality issues.

Support the Quality Control Manager in continuous improvement initiatives, audits, and root cause analyses and NCR Closeout.

Rail & Track Specific Responsibilities

Support quality control activities related to track installation, including:

Concrete pre-pour and during placement

Track alignment, gauge, and tolerances

Rail fastening systems, installation and welding verification

Turnouts, crossings, and special trackwork

Coordinate inspections related to rail welding, stressing, and alignment.

Ensure compliance with applicable rail standards, specifications, and project requirements.

Maintain quality records specific to rail systems, including inspection logs, test results, and as built documentation.

Review subcontractor track Rail joints welding production, track checklist, machine report, weld visual and NDT report and weld map/schedule.

Review subcontractor documentation related to track installation checklist, Track Geometry prior to the pour, Post pour survey and Slab
-As-built.

Track the punch items in a deficiency…