Utilities Manager – ALTO

SYSTRA Canada; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada, part of the SYSTRA group, is leading the ALTO high-speed rail project connecting Quebec City to Toronto. The Utilities Manager will provide leadership to a multi-disciplinary team to enable electrification and upgrade works, working with the Corridor Lead to deliver on complex, high-profile infrastructure.

You will own work packages, drive health, safety, quality, and commercial performance, manage stakeholder relationships, and champion best practices across planning, risk, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering.
• Master’s degree in Project Management or Engineering is an asset.
• Membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), or eligibility for registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering and project team on utilities work.
• Coordinate with the Corridor Lead to ensure best outcomes for the project.
• Own work packages and drive health, safety, wellbeing, and quality.
• Develop delivery plans and commercially beneficial delivery models.
• Manage external relationships with authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Bilingual French/English

Contractual and commercial awareness

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering

Master’s degree in Project Management or Engineering

OIQ membership or eligibility

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

CAD platforms

Collaboration tools

Job description

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

Context

Join SYSTRA Canada in shaping the future of Canada with this impressive ALTO high-speed rail project connecting Quebec City to Toronto, the largest infrastructure project in Canada in generations. The ALTO high-speed rail project aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen ties between communities, and stimulate economic growth. Are you convinced that a more sustainable world is possible and that mobility is an integral part of thinking about the future of our planet? Come aboard with SYSTRA Canada and be part of the project that will revolutionize the railway industry in Canada!

Missions/Main Duties

The Utilities Manager will support with developing & providing leadership to the team on the wide range of utilities work required to be undertaken to enable the main electrification and upgrade works. The works will be prioritized on the different corridors but with the potential to get involved across the entire network. The Utilities Manager will work closely with the Corridor Lead on the project to ensure the best outcomes for the coordinated team. The Utilities Manager will take ownership on work packages and scope under their control, utilising their previous experience to drive a culture of best practice for health, safety, wellbeing, and quality and ensuring they achieve a good commercial footing from the development phase works.

• Supports the Director in leading a multi-disciplinary team of engineering, project manager and other specialists.
• Proactive approach to engaging with the various delivery teams.
• Must understand key performance indicator monitoring and engagement, directly linked to monthly measurement criteria established.
• Must understand resource management, interface and constraints management.
• Able to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.
• Must be capable of supporting the Project Controls and Reporting Teams to maintain up to date metrics on performance across the project.
• Recommends and initiates change to project delivery plans, identify areas of improvement to put forward to relevant area in business and operating processes.
• Interacts with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that objectives are being met.
• Manages external relationships important for project delivery (e.g., statutory authorities).
• Builds and maintains networks with peer project teams and other disciplines.
• Supports the development and delivery of implementation plans, establishing commercially beneficial delivery models and leading on innovation & best practice.

Profile/Skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering, or a related discipline (required).
• Master’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, or a related field (considered an asset).
• Membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), or eligibility for registration.

Year of experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role is required.

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, innovative project delivery methods, technologies, planning, execution, site logistics, and related commercial, legal, and contractual considerations.
• Strong knowledge of contractual and commercial procedures, including contract administration, change orders, claims, and compliance.
• Excellent command of project management principles and tools, including planning, risk management, cost control, scheduling, quality management, and change management.
• Knowledge of BIM, with a solid understanding of information and data management, including standards, lifecycle management, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Comfortable using business technologies and standard professional software applications.
• Strong understanding of railway systems, associated construction methods, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with project management software and design tools relevant to railway projects, such as Primavera P6, MS Project, CAD platforms, and collaboration tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English.*
• Reason for the bilingualism requirement: In this role, you will work with a diverse client base that includes both French- and English-speaking organizations. Bilingualism is essential to building strong relationships, understanding client-specific needs, and communicating effectively in each client’s preferred language.

Personal And Behavioural Competencies

• Proactive mindset, with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
• Ability to lead activities in environments with a high degree of uncertainty, and to recommend and implement improvements.
• Results-oriented, with strong business acumen and a rigorous approach to contractual matters.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team. For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [email protected].

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

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