Job Description

Summary

The LRT Signalling Project Manager acts as an orchestra conductor for the discipline and reports to the Rail and Systems Manager. The role is responsible for execution of the Signalling scope within allocated Time and Budget, with due level of Quality and Safety and in compliance with the contract and any applicable requirements. The role manages in a transverse manner all the Signalling scope-related activities for the project and their interfaces through the project steps from concept and detailed design to handover. This includes coordination of the design with the construction requirements, procurement of the supply and installation subcontract(s), manage, coordinate and follow-up of all activities including manufacturing, factory testing, transport, delivery, storage, installation and testing & commissioning for the discipline, ensure proper integration with the interfacing and overarching systems, handover activities as well as follow-up of the Safety Certification (safety case approval) and the post construction activities such as performance demonstration during the defect notification period, until the final handover of the work package.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of all Signalling-related activities for all stages of the Project:

o Follow-up Design and Integration progress,
o coordinate the design with the construction requirements
o Prepare the Procurement RFQ packages for the subcontracting of supply and installation, (inc. scope of works, schedule), assess bids until award.
o Follow-up design, manufacturing including FAT, transport, delivery and storage by the supplier(s)
o Manage Installation, Testing & Commissioning by the subcontractor(s),
o Coordinate the works with all interfacing parties, managers and systems
o Ensure integration with the interfacing and overarching LRT systems, including migration and adaptation to/of those installed on the previous phase of work (“Stage 1”)
o Lead handover activities
o follow-up of the Safety Certification and post construction activities (performance demonstration during defect notification period).

• Manage and be accountable for the budget related to Signalling packages including direct subcontracting costs and indirect staffing costs.
• Administer subcontracts with the help from Contracts department (correspondence, claims, changes, invoicing)
• Review progress, forecast costs, monitor quantities, report on costs to completion, re-forecast etc.
• Manage Risks and Opportunities linked to Signalling scope and report on them
• Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and enforce their application by subcontractor(s) and direct reports.
• Prepare schedule of Signalling activities and propose mitigation actions in case of delay,
• Follow-up compliance of the subcontractor detailed schedules to the master schedule main milestones
• Follow-up progress and report on the Key performance Indicators
• Ensure conformance of Signalling activities with the contract and quality requirements

Requirements

• Excellent written, verbal, communication and organizational skills
• Postgraduate degree in engineering, with a preference for electrical or control systems engineering.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), a must
• Candidate must have at least 10 years work experience with evidence of leadership on at least 2 large projects for Signalling work in design and construction
• Experienced in managing major subcontracts (Design, Supply, and Installation) is a must
• Broad technical knowledge of Signalling in LRT or Tramway and Interface with Train/LRVs is necessary (YCS, TCS, TRPS)
• Good understanding of Communication and SCADA Systems and their interfaces, a plus
• English proficiency is mandatory (reading/writing/speaking) – French is a plus

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