OCS Construction Manager – Rail Electrification

ALSTOM Gruppe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ALSTOM Gruppe in Toronto, ON is seeking an Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Construction Manager to lead planning, procurement and site oversight for major OCS projects. You will work with engineering, construction and project management teams to drive safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You’ll manage procurement activities, subcontractors, interfaces with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure compliance with EHS rules while coordinating QA/QC and handover to Testing & Commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Engineering, Civil Works, or related scientific fields.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in construction oversight and management of major OCS projects (brownfield and greenfield).
• Strong knowledge of OCS works under engineering hours/white period.
• Familiarity with Canadian standards and common practices.
• Fluency in English; a second language is appreciated.
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving ability and resilience.
• Analytical and critical thinking capabilities.
• Decision-making ability.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of procurement activities, including RFQ preparation and subcontractor selection
• Ensuring compliance with Alstom EHS rules and promoting a zero-accident culture
• Overseeing planning setup and on-time execution of projects
• Managing site interfaces with internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinating quality management in collaboration with the QA/QC team
• Managing construction interfaces with other subsystems (e.g., trackworks, signalling, civil works)
• Supporting the definition of installation strategies for OCS activities
• Collecting and sharing Return of Experience (REX) from regional centers

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Decision-making ability

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil or related fields)

Job description

ALSTOM Gruppe in Toronto, ON is seeking an Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Construction Manager to lead planning, procurement and site oversight for major OCS projects. You will work with engineering, construction and project management teams to drive safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You’ll manage procurement activities, subcontractors, interfaces with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure compliance with EHS rules while coordinating QA/QC and handover to Testing & Commissioning.