MEP Package Lead

Colas Rail Srbija; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Canada is seeking an experienced MEP Package Lead to oversee the MEP scope for the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT project. This role requires a strong engineering background, with at least 10 years of experience managing large projects in MEP work design and construction. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with project agreements, managing budgets, and coordinating schedules. Join us to help redefine the community transportation landscape with a lasting impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years work experience with evidence of leadership on at least 2 large projects for MEP work design and construction.
• Experience in organizing site construction forces involving LRT or Tramway MEP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Construction is in full compliance with the Project Agreement.
• Manage the execution of the work package including detailed design and construction.
• Prepare construction planning for the MEP works, including equipment and material.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Technical knowledge of MEP systems

Education

Diploma or degree in engineering (electrical, civil, mechanical preferred)

Job description

Company: COLAS CANADA INC. Location: Edmonton Country: Canada Type of Contract: Temporary / Fixed term Publication Date: Dec 16, 2025

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!

Reporting to the System Segment Manager, the MEP Package Lead will be responsible for the timely execution of the MEP scope, ensuring that the work is completed within budget and is fully compliant with Contract, Quality and Safety requirements. The role manages all MEP-related activities for the project and their interfaces through the project steps from design to handover. This includes coordination of design with the construction requirements, procurement of the package, and construction work for the discipline, as well as follow-up of post construction activities until handover of the work package(s) related to the discipline.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure Construction is in full compliance with the Project Agreement, including matters relating to quality, safety, environment, and life cycle performance, such as Project’s ECO Plan, Health and Safety Plan, and all applicable legislation.
• Manage the execution of the work package including detailed design, construction, T&C, operation and the handover process.
• Prepare construction planning for the MEP works including all equipment, material, site teams and supervision.
• Manage the construction work through field engineer(s).
• Manage the overall budget for the project’s MEP work program including procurement, materials, equipment, labour, etc.
• Provide the progress data needed to perform a timely monthly invoicing to the City.
• Coordinate with the project’s scheduling team and the managers of interfacing scopes to ensure the overall MEP program is correctly included in the overall project schedule.
• Lead the development and monitoring of detailed working schedules by the MEP construction team.
• Ensure conformance of MEP activities with the contract and quality requirements.
• Follow-up progress and report on the Key Performance Indicators.
• Manage risks and opportunities linked to the MEP scope.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in engineering, or related field with a preference for electrical, civil or mechanical engineering. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years work experience with evidence of leadership on at least 2 large projects for MEP work design and construction.
• Technical and operational knowledge of MEP systems.
• Experience in organizing site construction forces involving LRT or Tramway MEP.
• Experienced in the specification of MEP components and interface with suppliers.
• Project management experience including development of construction plans, schedules and interface on a large multidiscipline team.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication and organizational skills.
• Valid Class 5 license; clean abstract preferred.
• Ability to negotiate the terrain of an in-process construction site, including climbing stairs and ladders, steep/ slippery terrain, walking, and working outdoors in all types of Edmonton weather and conditions.

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.