LRT Systems Manager – Edmonton

Edmonton Permanent / Temps plein

Mike brings a wealth of experience to his role of senior level recruitment within the Building Materials and Construction industry. Mike has over 13 years of focus on hiring Mid-Level to Executive Suite positions throughout North America. Whether it has been hiring a new General Manager for a client in Western Canada, an Operations Manager for a Distributor in Los Angeles, or a Lumber Trader based in Northern Alberta, Mike’s versatility and understanding of what is necessary for success in this business sector is crucial.Providing Executive Search and Recruitment services to customers across Canada and the United States, Mike’s experience includes manufacturers and distributors of building materials, residential/commercial construction and build/design companies and contractors. Corporations are acutely aware of the challenges involved in hiring well aligned professionals in these tough market segments. Mike has a success rate of over 85% in placement, and as importantly, retention of candidates, providing extremely high value to his group of trusted clients.In addition to recruitment, Mike’s prior life involved managing high performance teams within Fortune 500 Corporations (Pfizer, Monsanto, Cardinal Health, and Dupont). He has learned what specific characteristics mandate success within companies. His roles have always involved recognizing, interviewing, and screening top performers to bring onboard his organizations. Mike has built a solid network of contacts throughout Western Canada and North America commanding a thorough knowledge of this marketplace and forging strong business friendships along the way.Mike formally holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Manitoba. Away from work, Mike and his wife Kim are active members of the community, taking advantage of the ski hills, hiking trails, golf courses, and wineries of the area! (To any who will listen, Mike will also share his tales of exploit from numerous adventure-motorcycle tours across North America.) His three children are currently pursuing their university educations at UBCO, University of Alberta, and MacEwan University, keeping life busy and Mike gainfully employed.

Recruteur :
Mike Houston

Mike Houston
LRT System Manager - Edmonton
 
The Light Rail Transit (LRT) Systems Manager leads and manages a team of project managers and subject matter experts to deliver rail systems projects and initiatives. 
This role ensures safe, high-quality service delivery, manages emergent situations, and oversees planned service disruptions.
 
Main accountabilities:
Responsible for the management of the scope of work in the project. 
Responsibilities include:
  • Manage all project department such as Safety, Quality, Procurement, Design, construction, contract, finance;
  • Ensure, with the support of the Safety team, a Safe Workplace through the strict application of procedures;
  • Ensure, with the support of the quality team, that the construction works are undertaken to required designs, specifications, standards and HSQE requirements;
  • Manage the completion design documents, drawing and as-built drawings
  • Communicate effectively with the Rail Team to build on team morale, positive work attitude and performance.
  • Ensure project cost control management;
  • Deliver the project on time and on budget;
  • Develop with the project team, management tools, monitoring and reporting of technical, time and cost;
  • Represent company in meetings with the Employer Representative, consultants and partners;
  • Negotiate Extension of Time and other claims related to the contract;
  • Manage project taking over process;
 
  • Technical leadership: Providing technical direction for rail system construction  
  • Project management: Leading and managing projects, including electrification and signal infrastructure  
  • Personnel management: Supervising project managers, design managers, construction managers, and subject matter experts  
  • Engineering support: Providing engineering support for maintenance, including troubleshooting and testing of signaling and traction power systems  
  • System reliability and safety: Ensuring system safety and reliability, including developing and implementing safety initiatives  
  • Budget management: Managing budgets, optimizing resource allocation, and controlling costs  
  • Contract management: Overseeing contracts and procurement for maintenance and critical spares  
  • Compliance: Ensuring compliance with industry standards 
 
Position Requirements:
  • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Masters level being preferred.
  • Professional Engineering Designation required.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience required.
  • 5-7 years of experience in traction power, rail signal and communication systems are required.
  • 5-10 years of experience supervising other management or professional level staff are required. 
 

Prime de parrainage : C$500

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