LRT Signalling System Coordinator

Colas Canada Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation infrastructure company is seeking an LRT Signalling System Coordinator in Edmonton. In this role, you will facilitate the delivery of the Signaling System package for the Valley Line West LRT project. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in engineering, strong technical knowledge, and experience with signaling systems. This full-time position offers an opportunity to impact the transportation landscape in the community.

Qualifications

• Min. 3 years of project coordinating experience in Signaling Systems on railway projects.
• Experience in Tram or LRT lines is a plus.
• PMP or Prince 2 certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Signaling System package delivery activities.
• Track progress of design, procurement, installation and other relevant KPIs.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Testing events as required.

Skills

Broad technical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology or computer science

Tools

Traffic Control systems

Job description

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Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure - materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.

Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.

Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.

Mission

Join us in an exciting adventure to complete the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT - a remarkable legacy project that will redefine our community’s transportation landscape! Be part of this transformative journey and help us create a lasting impact for generations to come!

The LRT Signaling System Coordinator will be within the Rail and Systems team and will report to the Project Manager for this discipline and assist in the day-to-day activities required for the delivery of the Signaling System package within the allotted Time and Budget, with due level of Quality and Safety and in compliance with the contract and any applicable requirements. The role includes coordination of the design with the construction requirements, follow-up on all activities including manufacturing, factory testing, transport, delivery, storage, installation and Testing & Commissioning (T&C) for the discipline, ensure proper integration with the interfacing and overarching systems, handover activities as well as follow-through on the post construction activities such as performance demonstration during the defect notification period, until the final handover of the work package.

Main Responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible for the following tasks :

• Retrieve progress from SIG
• Track progress for design, ICDs, RFIs, procurement, installation and other relevant KPIs
• Review the subcontractor(s) documents and administer the Aconex review process with the relevant parties : lead designer, RAMS, Quality, T&C, etc.
• Package the subcontractor(s) documents for submission to the EOR / City
• Organize with the subcontractor(s) and the City the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) events as required in Canada and abroad. Attend the FAT if needed.
• Review and follow through the subcontractor(s) and Installer’s schedules, both main schedules and 3 week look-ahead
• Work with the MIP Installation team to ensure that Field Change Requests (FCR) that arise get answered timely
• Coordinate field activities between Signaling and Interfaced systems (internals and externals)
• Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and enforce their application by subcontractor(s) and direct reports.

As the project progresses beyond the construction phase, the role will transition to T&C-related tasks such as :

Coordination of the pre-installation tests of the SIG equipment in MIP staging facilities, with the subcontractor(s) test team and coordinators of at least COMMS and TSC (Traffic Signal Control) packages

Reviewing Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and System Integration Testing (SIT) procedures and witnessing the execution of SATs and SITs

Track the Non-Conformity Reports (NCR) and seek for their resolution

Coordinate the final close-out / turnover documentation : O&M manuals, training manuals, as-builts, spare parts lists and deliveries, and warranty certificates

The Candidate will also contribute and / or follow up the following tasks :

Review the subcontractor(s) deliverables through the RFQ process and support the PM in the qualification process (mostly tracking the list of deliverables and reviewing some deliverables, like BoQ, statement of compliance, etc.)

Review the Designer’s documents for the various facilities for constructability

Follow up the comments from the City’s review (ROCO) and their resolution with the subcontractor(s) engineers and lead designer / EOR

Coordination with procurement for launching the POs in a timely manner.

Coordination with the warehouse responsible for the reception of materials

Coordination with the installer for the delivery of materials, after pre-installation tests in MIP staging facilities, for on-site installation

Aid in the resolution of interface issues that may arise between two or more interfacing vendors with the objective of achieving resolution and closure on all relevant Interface Control Documents (ICDs)

Lead the weekly progress meetings on behalf of the PM (when needed), record and circulate the minutes of meeting

Attend the technical meetings with the Designer / EOR and subcontractor(s) when required (in coordination with the PM)

Schedule and lead on behalf of SIG any required installation coordination meetings with Traffic Control / Signals, Facilities and other MIP subcontractors

Ensure / enforce conformance of the Signaling System activities and deliverables to the project’s quality requirements

Support the post-execution activities in the Infrastructure Performance Demonstration (IPD) phase in relation to the Signaling System

Perform other tasks as required by the Rail & Systems team

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology or computer science (or work experience in a related field)

Broad technical knowledge and project coordinating experience (min. 3 years) in Signaling Systems on railway projects : TCS (Interlocking), TRPS, ATP, CTC, TWC, etc.

Experience in Tram or LRT lines is a plus.

Knowledge of Traffic Control systems is a plus

General understanding of interfaces : system to system; system to facility; system to Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) etc.

Excellent communications and problem-solving skills; ability to recognize and analyze gaps; and a team player

English proficiency is mandatory (reading / writing / speaking) – French is a plus

AFP / PPP / P3 construction project work experience is an asset

PMP or Prince 2 certification is a plus

Skills, Competencies, Attributes

Valid driver’s license, preferably with clean abstract

Must be able to negotiate the terrain of an in-process construction site, including steep / slippery terrain, climbing stairs and ladders, and outdoors as required in all types of Edmonton weather (cold, hot, noise, dust, smoke.)

DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US

At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

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Industries

Construction

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