Manager, Rail & Systems (ECWE Systems Engineering, Rapid Transit)

Our Office is located at 2920 Matheson Blvd East in Mississauga Ontario and requires presence in the Project Office per Metrolinx Policies.

What will I be doing

• Oversees the design integration and implementation of rail infrastructure and systems ensuring they meet technical operational and safety standards
• Manage the efficient delivery of Project Agreement during the development and implementation phase ensure the System Integration approach is applied for all the levels in the Systems hierarchy and Systems Engineering.
• Maintain and manage relationship with External Stakeholders facilitating coordination of requirements reviews approvals and resolving technical issues ensuring a safe and successful integration of the systems for the Project.
• Oversees the implementation of and compliance with contractual requirements as they relate to Systems Integration Plans Systems Engineering Management Plans Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and Validation and Verification processes.
• Evaluate and provide support in the administration of consultant contracts throughout all stages of project development and implementation
• Oversees the implementation by the contractor of the System Co Safety and Security Management Plans including RAMS processes and deliverables
• Provide assistance in the evaluation/negotiation/resolution of contract changes and contractors claims
• Reviews and approves the contractors schedule and updates with participation from the project team members as required
• Participates on comment resolution meetings with consultants contractors and SMEs to facilitate an early resolution of key issues.
• Negotiate with and influence consultants contractors internal stakeholders and external stakeholders on contract terms timelines deliverables changes and other issues impacting project progress quality cost and safety.
• Report and escalate as necessary to the Senior Project Manager regarding critical findings identified during Works Submittals reviews that could potentially impact the projects scope budget or schedule in a significant manner.
• Collaborate with other disciplines within the Project Delivery Team to establish a comprehensive Systems Engineering integration approach enabling the successful commissioning of Systems in conjunction with non-Systems infrastructure elements.
• Evaluate project progress and compliance with Project Agreement requirements identifying any deficiencies and opportunities for improvement and provide recommendations for solutions. Contribute to ensuring consistent efficient safe and coordinated implementation of projects within the RT Program.
• Assist with project management of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

• Completionof a university degree in Mechanical Electrical Electronics or Communication Engineering or a combination of relevant education training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrates progressive experience in the transportation and/or public transit sector which includes managing/leading a group of technical staff and/or managing complex projects.
• Experience in implementation of Communication and Signaling systems is an asset
• Professional Engineering License (P. Eng) and Project Management Professional (PMP) designation would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in managing Projects involving Systems Integration in planning design and construction and commissioning of transit facilities and Transit Systems in an operating Rapid Transit railway environment.
• Experience in Systems Engineering Systems Interface and Systems Integration processes standards and applications.
• Experience in Stakeholder management related to Systems Integration.
• Experience of Rapid Transit system planning design development and execution and delivery to Revenue Service.
• Experience in different stages of Verification and Validation would be an asset.
• Experience in Requirements Management (RM) requirements assessment and usage of RM tools such as IBM Rational DOORS.
• Experience in project management principles and practices including budget and schedule controls to lead and direct cross functional teams and consultants and monitor project activities for adherence to timelines budgets and project performance objectives.
• Knowledge of identification and management of project risks and mitigations.
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience to manage multiple complex projects elements under pressure to meet schedule budget and quality requirements.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to monitor contractor performance and contract compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and contact terms and conditions and to proactively develop contingency.
• Knowledge of Contract Law the Occupational Health and Safety Act Environmental Assessment Act and railway infrastructure construction and construction practices.
• Knowledge of P3/AFP/PDB contracts consulting/construction contract law the Occupational Health & Safety Act and construction standards and procedures applicable to working in an operating Railway environment.
• Excellent oral written/presentation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively in a large integrated matrix team environment.