AtkinsRéalis

ConstructionManagerCommunicationSystems,TractionPowerSystem,OverheadCatenarySystem

Calgary, Alberta, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Construction Manager Communication Systems, Traction Power System, Overhead Catenary System at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: Construction Management, Systems Construction, Rail Systems, LRT Systems. planning, coordinating, and overseeing the field construction and integration of LRT systems including Communication Systems, Traction Power Systems (TPS), and Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS). ensuring construction activities are executed safely, in compliance with contract requirements, technical specificat”

What You'll Achieve.

ensures construction activities are executed safely, in compliance with contract requirements, technical specifications, and regulatory standards; supporting system integration, testing, and commissioning; ensuring alignment with design, schedule, and safety requirements; resolve interface and constructability issues impacting systems installation; Ensure compliance with applicable standards, codes, and regulations; support resolution of design and construction issues; support system integration, testing, and commissioning activities, including readiness reviews and deficiency close - out; Monitor construction progress and report on schedule, cost, risks, and mitigations related to systems construction

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Excellent problem - solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, Minimum 10 years of experience in rail or LRT projects, demonstrated experience in systems construction (Communications, TPS, and OCS), Proven experience managing contractors and coordinating complex field operations on large infrastructure projects, knowledge of rail systems construction practices, safety requirements, and multidisciplinary interfaces, Excellent communication, leadership, and problem - solving skills, ability to work in a fast-paced design – build environment

What You'll Do.

and overseeing the field construction and integration of LRT systems including Communication Systems

Traction Power Systems (TPS)

and Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS)

ensuring construction activities are executed safely

in compliance with contract requirements

technical specifications

and regulatory standards

supporting system integration

Lead and manage construction activities for Communications Systems

ensuring alignment with design

and safety requirements

Coordinate with civil

and station construction teams to resolve interface and constructability issues impacting systems installation

Oversee contractors’ and subcontractors’ field activities

including work planning

Ensure compliance with applicable standards

Manage field change requests

non-conformance reports (NCRs)

and support resolution of design and construction issues

Support system integration

and commissioning activities

including readiness reviews and deficiency close - out

Monitor construction progress and report on schedule

and mitigations related to systems construction

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate with civil, trackwork, and station construction teams; collaboration with the design team

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills

Process & Methodology

planning, coordinating, overseeing construction, managing contractors, monitoring progress, reporting on schedule, reporting on cost, reporting on risks, reporting on mitigations

Full Job Description

### **Job Description** ## **Overview** The Construction Manager Communication Systems, Traction Power System, Overhead Catenary System is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the field construction and integration of LRT systems including Communication Systems, Traction Power Systems (TPS), and Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS). This role ensures construction activities are executed safely, in compliance with contract requirements, technical specifications, and regulatory standards, while supporting system integration, testing, and commissioning. ## **Your role** * Lead and manage construction activities for Communications Systems, TPS, and OCS, ensuring alignment with design, schedule, and safety requirements. * Coordinate with civil, trackwork, and station construction teams to resolve interface and constructability issues impacting systems installation. * Oversee contractors’ and subcontractors’ field activities, including work planning, sequencing, inspections, and quality control. * Ensure compliance with applicable standards, codes, and regulations (e.g., employer/authority technical standards, electrical safety rules, railway standards). * Manage field change requests, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and support resolution of design and construction issues in collaboration with the design team. * Support system integration, testing, and commissioning activities, including readiness reviews and deficiency close - out. * Monitor construction progress and report on schedule, cost, risks, and mitigations related to systems construction. ## **About you** * Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. * Minimum 10 years of experience in rail or LRT projects, with demonstrated experience in systems construction (Communications, TPS, and OCS). * Proven experience managing contractors and coordinating complex field operations on large infrastructure projects. * Strong knowledge of

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