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Rail Access Planner (Supporting the GO Expansion Program) - (CONMG51.2)

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Comtech Group Inc. (Comtech) is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing integrated consulting solutions on complex capital projects, including Program and Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, Technical Advisory, Construction Management, and Technology Integration Services. Our team thrives on embracing and navigating technical challenges within the Transportation and Infrastructure, Industrial and Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, and Buildings and Facilities markets. Our core focus is supporting project owners through collaborative and integrated partnerships to deliver projects that improve the world around us.

Job Title

Rail Access Planner (Supporting the GO Expansion Program)

Location

Toronto, ON CA (Primary)

Category

Job Type

Full-time

Job Responsibilities

(Internal Role: Project Management V)

• Providing strategic access planning guidance and support based on industry best practice, knowledge and lessons learned.
• Identifying access plan constraints and developing strategies to alleviate. 
• Support all parties to plan, book and utilise appropriate access aligned to associated work activity with maximum efficiency.
• Assessing and determining need for change to access planning processes and methods and implementing changes to deliver improved performance.
• Supporting with deconfliction analysis and implementation.
• Supporting with improving visibility of planned and booked works. 
• Support with access specific negotiations.
• Support access innovation – aiming to achieve cost reduction and improving safety.
• Providing expertise to maximise the available working windows.
• Support with the use and optimisation of the Rail access planning tool.
• Assist with adherence to access process, procedure, and standards.
• Communicate and demonstrate planning best practice.
• Manage a large team, which may consist of multi-firm resources and client resources, leveraging a diverse array of talents and delegating responsibilities
• Provide direction and management to construction teams at every phase of the project or program to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and objectives
• Support project and program departments through preliminary constructability development, alternative technical concepts, constructability design, and design variances
• Ensure proper digital infrastructure is set for construction administration and field operations
• Participate in critical decision-making on highly technical and complex issues related to construction progress. Gather project intel through meetings, reports, contractor submissions, and schedules 
• Resolve claims or dispute submissions initiated by the Contractor (potential or actual)
• Liaise with project leaders to review and analyze project status, concerns, and specific actions needed to ensure the on-time and on-budget completion
• Assess project resource capabilities to accomplish current and future assigned work and actively lead the resourcing, staffing, and de-staffing of projects and programs
• Mentor and guide team members on construction and design requirements, schedules, cost estimates, etc.
• Facilitate regular meetings with clients, third parties, and managers to assess progress, resolve critical issues mitigate risk, and negotiate scope changes 
• Develop a budget and operating or delivery plan for the construction services on a project or program in consultation with our project and program team and client 
• Forecast the human and material resources required to successfully deliver construction services 
• Ensure goals are met in construction management services including customer satisfaction, and team performance 
• Oversee the interface between client, consultants, and all associated service providers at all levels of the engagement model
• Build and maintain a positive, high-performing team culture with an openness to constructive challenge, continuous improvement, implementation of lessons learned, and an overall ‘right-first-time” mindset 
• Responsible for monitoring and managing staff on clear and focused performance objectives (including non-company resources) to ensure excellence in results 
• Promote a project environment that is inclusive, and diverse and celebrates our differences 
• Conduct construction services training appropriate to staff accountability 

Working Conditions

Office-based 

Qualifications Required

Experience: 

Minimum of 18 years of experience in Construction Services in area of specialty 

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering or Construction Management field 
• Licenses OR Certifications:
• Holding recognized certification in the applicable area of specialty 

Skills and Competencies: 

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of access issues in a railway environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of contractual issues in an access environment.
• Extensive awareness of safety issues in an operational railway environment
• Extensive knowledge of access improvement initiatives and an understanding of how to drive these through to bring the desired benefits.
• Have experience of planning complex, multidisciplinary construction works within operational corridors.
• Have experience of leading rail access staff.
• Have experience of rail access booking systems.
• Be able to understand various rules and regulations that dictate strategic access.
• Expert knowledge of prevailing construction means and methods in area of specialty 
• Seasoned in construction-related software applicable to area of specialty 
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence 
• Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks
• Expert ability to detect and capitalize on others' strengths
• Demonstrated capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity
• Ability to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension 
• Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices 
• Proven site leadership capability for multi-resource teams with seasoned experience building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones 
• Capability to understand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs 
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office 
• Inclined to maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices 
• Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership 
• Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilitieswith a track record for meeting deadlines 
• Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)in a demanding multi-disciplinary project environment 
• Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently on creative and analytical tasks in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment

Comtech Group Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with local legislative requirements. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the People and Culture Team by emailing – career@teamcomtech.com

Comtech Group offers our employees a competitive compensation package with comprehensive employee benefits, and an inclusive environment that fosters teamwork & entrepreneurial spirit. Comtech Group is an equal opportunity employer. Why choose a career with Comtech?

From working on challenging, world-class projects to professional development support and high-quality standards, there are many reasons to join Team Comtech.

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