Program Testing and Commissioning Manager

Requisition ID: 280189

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Toronto, ON

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Project Overview:

Bechtel is seeking to recruit high quality project delivery professionals in Engineering, Construction, Project Controls and related disciplines to join our team in Canada.

Bechtel is currently growing our team working on a variety of new transportation and infrastructure projects in the Provinces of Quebec and Ontario, Canada. Candidates are currently being sought in both Montreal, Quebec and Toronto, Ontario.

Bechtel delivers a broad range of projects globally, specialising in the largest and most complex challenges. Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

We aim to differentiate ourselves by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, aligned around our customers' objectives to create a lasting impact. We operate in the Rail; Aviation; Infrastructure; Nuclear; Security; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through design, permitting, construction, start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and the principles we stand by when we deliver.

Bechtel is currently growing our team working on a variety of new transportation and infrastructure projects in the Provinces of Quebec and Ontario, Canada. Candidates are currently being sought in both Montreal, Quebec and Toronto, Ontario.

Job Summary:

The Program Testing and Commissioning Manager plans and coordinates all related testing and commissioning work and activities across the Project. Full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. Responsible for leading all Testing/Commissioning activities at each stage of the project. #LI-JL1

This job opportunity may be conditional, based upon the award of new projects and additional scope.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides coordination oversight of all Testing and Commissioning activities on the Project.
• Develops the projects Testing and Commissioning strategy to support the engineering design and construction sequencing.
• Keeps informed on the status of the Project involving assigned personnel with respect to schedule, budget, work quality and client satisfaction, and contributes leadership, experience and expertise in the solution of difficult problems.
• Working with the Interface Managers and Engineers to ensure that the Project and subsequent Contractors designs collaborate with each other such that the systems, rolling stock, and infrastructure interfaces are defined, designed, and managed to meet the Projects Testing and Commissioning requirements.
• Reviews major changes or deviations in the Project scope, project material quantities, budget or schedule, and assists particularly with defining the change, obtaining accurate estimates of the hours involved, and recommending budget adjustment.
• Directs and provides technical and administrative guidance to assigned project and/or discipline engineers in the management of testing and commissioning of projects.
• Champions the creation of a work environment, supported by leadership, which fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction on the project or program.
• Take personal responsibility to ensure your own and others’ health and safety – including those who may be affected by the delivery of this role.
• Co‐operate in all matters relating to health, safety and environment, including following safe working procedures at all times and not deviating from agreed safe system of work
• Advocate, promote and engage Bechtel’s health, safety and environmental policies and initiatives
• Conducts annual performance reviews in accordance with approved procedures and holds career development.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in science, engineering from an accredited university or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 10+ years progressive experience in delivering rail projects.
• Proven experience in executing rail projects, supporting project teams in the development, verification and validation of designs throughout the project lifecycle from Feasibility and Design to Implementation and Client Handover.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Thorough understanding of the process to ensure interfacing between various parties and the use of specific tools to support integration.
• Proven ability in testing and commissioning of major railway infrastructure projects.
• Fully knowledgeable and conversant with relevant European, American and international civil engineering and railway codes and standards
• Broad knowledge of precedents in the rail industry.
• Strong English language communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to prepare clear strategic planning procedures and user-friendly templates to assist entities in undertaking forward, strategic planning.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Design Suite software programs and have the ability to prepare reports.

Essential Behavioral Skills:

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player and have a knowledge sharing approach.
• Will have consultancy experience.
• Ability to solve problems by thinking laterally and be able to understand the needs and requirements of the client, and entities – in order to provide planning / design / feasibility solutions in a multi -disciplinary / multi - sectional context.
• Must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team and manage challenging multi-cultural relationships across a range of entities.
• Must be self-driven and able to plan and execute work without direct supervision from senior management and/or peers.
• Must be flexible and adapt to working in a demanding PMO environment, including the need to travel and work remotely if / when required.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com