Testing & Commissioning Manager - Lrt

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We are currently seeking an experienced **Testing and Commissioning (T&C) Manager **to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and managing the Testing, Commissioning, Integration and Handover program. Executing a well-developed plan will be key to set the schedule and sequence of our project work.

**Responsibilities**
- Develop and lead implementation of a risk-based approach to oversight of the testing & commissioning phase of the Works and provide feedback and direction on path forward. This includes ensuring a seamless integration between the existing construction and new construction with no interruptions.
- Develop Technical Assurances for all stages of Technical Engineering Design (in conjunction with other engineers and professionals on the team) Develop and implement new commissioning and handover execution plans/strategies, operational readiness strategies, guidance documents, and templates.
- Ensure correct interface documentation is developed for key interfaces.
- Design a commissioning sequence, logical breakdown, and test hierarchy to support project test activities, commissioning milestones, and processes.
- Develop a workable execution plan and handover strategy.
- Responsible for site safety during testing and commissioning activities, in particular during energization and dynamic testing.
- Coordinate light maintenance and corrective maintenance and documentation during testing phase.
- Manage all non-conformities, malfunctions and regressions.
- Ensure project schedules are developed and implemented so that deliverables are provided in a timely and cost-effective manner to all external and internal stakeholders.
- Responsible for their portion of the project budget.
- Interface with the Systems Lead and various Discipline Leads to determine potential obstacles to successful performance demonstration, and to identify surveillance audit targets accordingly.
- Ensure that all products and supplies used are suitable for the job and will meet the project requirement.
- Ensure that all third-party contractors consistently adhere to the installation and commissioning requirements.
- Mentor and develop the team as required, transferring their knowledge and experience to other professionals.
- Utilize previous project knowledge and experience to find solutions to challenges and setbacks as they occur.
- Assist with the initiation of non-conformance reports and the evaluation of corrective actions.
- Remain up to date on the most recent best practices to ensure that lessons learned across the industry are applied as required.
- Contribute to constructability and technical reviews; provide input to same to resolve potential issues and propose constructable solutions.
- Monitor overall progress against the project work schedule.
- Contribute to a Monthly Site Review Summary.
- Contribute to a Monthly Site Schedule Exception Summary.
- Contribute to a Monthly Constructed Value Summary.
- Plan and develop the testing and commissioning program, handover documentation, training, and O&M integration plan.
- Participate in field verification of testing and commissioning activities.
- Develop the Project Systems Completion and Handover processes, ensuring the streamlined movement of assets and information from contractors to the end-user.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field from an accredited university and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in managing, testing, commissioning/integration and operational readiness activities for one or more medium-sized LRT projects.
- Technical knowledge and experience in the commissioning of Transit Rail Systems (Signalling, Communications, Track, Rolling Stock, overhead catenary, tunnel ventilation, etc.).
- Experience in contracts management.
- Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to Goal Zero safety program.

**Desired Skills**:

- Advanced knowledge of engineering and construction procedures, principles, and concepts.
- Experience in complex rail mega-projects of $500M+ value in construction-focused roles.
- Experience leading teams and providing functional support to discipline specialists deployed into other parts of a wider organization.
- Experience working with teams and stakeholders in development and delivery of large infrastructure projects.
- Ability to communicate across technical disciplines (engineering, construction, testing & commissioning).
- Demonstrated working knowledge of railway standards and practices.
- Experien