Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Construction Manager

at  ALSTOM

Req ID:476089
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 : new electric locomotives, fleet upgrades, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications and digital systems, maintenance, and much more.
Objective
Alstom is seeking a Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Construction Manager. This individual will be accountable in QCD of all OCS Installation Site works, from preparation until completion and handover.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable in 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 and accountable in Alstom EHS rules (AZDP) compliance, strictly implementing Alstom policies and creating a 0 accident and 0 deviations culture
• Responsible and accountable in 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 Bundles, 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 of Science in Engineering, Civil Works or scientific subjects
• Professional Engineer designation as per Canadian regulations or in progress

Desirable:

• 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 Canada standards and common practices
• Fluent in English, second language appreciated

Competencies & Skills

• Collaborative
• Result and solution oriented
• Communication skills
• 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?

• Responsible and accountable in 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 and accountable in Alstom EHS rules (AZDP) compliance, strictly implementing Alstom policies and creating a 0 accident and 0 deviations culture
• Responsible and accountable in 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 Bundles, including all logistics aspects
• Collect the REX (Return of Experience) coming from the Regional Center