Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Construction Manager

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

Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Construction Manager

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Construction Manager in Toronto, ON we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your construction management expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and solution-oriented teammates.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality, safety, and timely execution of OCS installation site works, from preparation to completion and handover. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, construction, project management, external stakeholders), lead the development of procurement activities, and oversee compliance with Alstom’s EHS rules to foster a culture of safety and excellence.

You’ll specifically take care of planning and progress follow-up, as well as supplier and subcontractor management, but also ensure quality and configuration management until handover to Testing & Commissioning (T&C).

We’ll look to you for:

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

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

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

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

Work with new standards and innovative methodologies for rail signalling and construction

Collaborate with diverse teams and supportive colleagues

Contribute to impactful and innovative projects

Utilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment

Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

Progress towards leadership and advanced project management roles

Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is$120,000 - $150,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us at "[e-mail]" while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.

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