Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Construction Manager

Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Construction Manager

Date: 21 Jan 2025

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Company: Alstom

Imagine playing a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada’s busiest public transit system and doing so with a consistently ranked Top Employer with a global reach. As part of the ONxpress consortium, Alstom is proudly working to transform the collective mobility of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) through the On-Corridor Works project, and we are hiring for hundreds of roles. The GO Expansion scope includes new electric locomotives, fleet upgrades, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications, digital systems, maintenance, and much more.

Objective:

Alstom is seeking an Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Construction Manager. This individual will be accountable for the QCD of all OCS Installation Site works, from preparation until completion and handover.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible and accountable for the QCD of all OCS Installation site works, from preparation until completion and handover.
• Definition of Work packages related to OCS Installation, including RFQ preparation.
• Responsible for Alstom EHS rules (AZDP) compliance, strictly implementing Alstom policies and creating a 0 accident and 0 deviations culture.
• Responsible for planning set-up and on-time execution until hand-over.
• Methodology and constructability, from preparation until validation.
• Planning progress follow-up until hand-over.
• Site Interface Management with internal and external stakeholders.
• Management of suppliers (if applicable) and subcontractors on site.
• Quality management in coordination with QA/QC team (Audits, site modifications, NCR, REX…etc).
• Configuration management until hand-over to T&C.
• Construction interfaces with other subsystems (POS team, Trackworks team, signalling team, O&M team, CW team…etc).
• Support the definition of Installation strategy for the OCS Site Installation activities.
• Support the Buy/Do decision process for each Site works WP.
• Constructability reviews with Alstom OCS teams and strategic partners and/or subcontractors.
• Methodologies development considering all safety, track access, and operation aspects.
• On Time Delivery (OTD) of all OCS works.
• Preparation of related Gate Reviews.
• Management of all correspondences (letters, minutes of meetings, submittals…) related to OCS Site Installation.
• Preparation of OCS Installation works for each bundle, including all logistics aspects.
• Collect the REX (Return of Experience) coming from the Regional Centers.

Reporting:

This position will report to the Head of OCS Construction.

The candidate will liaise with:

• Engineering: On-shore, off-shore Engineering team and Transverse Engineering team.
• Construction: POS and OCS Construction teams.
• Project: Electrification and System management team.
• Customer, Consultants, External stakeholders.
• Civil Works, Track works, and O&M partners.
• Interfacing sub-systems (Rolling Stock, Trackworks, Signalling, Civil works).
• Regional Centers.

Performance Measurements:

• The compliance to EHS targets.
• The quality of the works performed.
• The following points for the documentation and works delivered by his team:
• On-time delivery: 100%.
• Compliance to Site works Work Package: 100%.
• Respect of Design For Quality (DFQ) milestones: 100% Go On Time, in accordance with the standards or rules of his Metier.
• Respect of performances of the system provided: 100%.

Educational Requirements:

Mandatory:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science in Engineering, Civil Works, or scientific subjects.
• Professional Engineer designation as per Canadian regulations or in progress.
• Master's Degree in Business Administration and/or.
• Master's Degree in Project Management.
• Master's Degree in Engineering.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the construction oversight and management of major OCS projects (brownfield and greenfield).
• Strong knowledge of OCS works under engineering hours/white period.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian standards and common practices.
• Fluent in English; a second language is appreciated.
• Result and solution-oriented.
• Interpersonal skills (teamwork and leadership).
• Decision-making ability.
• Analytical and critical thinking.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Resilience.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow, and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.