Utilities Manager

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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ALTO Project

The ALTO project is a major infrastructure initiative in Canadian history, aimed at developing over 1,000 km of new passenger rail service between major urban centers, including Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City.

The Utilities Manager will support with developing & providing leadership to the team on the wide range of utilities work required to be undertaken to enable the main electrification and upgrade works.

 The works will be prioritized on the different corridors but with the potential to get involved across the entire network. The Utilities Manager will work closely with the Corridor Lead on the project to ensure the best outcomes for the coordinated team.

 The Utilities Manager will take ownership on work packages and scope under their control, utilising their previous experience to drive a culture of best practice for health, safety, wellbeing, and quality and ensuring they achieve a good commercial footing from the development phase works.

• Supports the Director in leading a multi-disciplinary team of engineering, project manager and other specialists.  
• Proactive approach to engaging with the various delivery teams.
• Must understand key performance indicator monitoring and engagement, directly linked to monthly measurement criteria established. 
• Must understand resource management, interface and constraints management. 
• Able to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome. 
• Must be capable of supporting the Project Controls and Reporting Teams to maintain up to date metrics on performance across the project. 
• Recommends and initiates change to project delivery plans, identify areas of improvement to put forward to relevant area in business and operating processes. 
• Interacts with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that objectives are being met. 
• Manages external relationships important for project delivery (e.g., statutory authorities). 
• Builds and maintains networks with peer project teams and other disciplines. 
• Supports the development and delivery of implementation plans, establishing commercially beneficial delivery models and leading on innovation & best practice. 

• Solid understanding of construction methodology, innovative methods of delivery, technology, planning, delivery, site logistics, commercial & legal / contract issues 
• Sound knowledge of contract & commercial procedures 
• Sound project management expertise 
• Good oral and written communication skills, clear and concise; good presentation skills 
• Stays up to date with key industry/professional trends and keeps a professional network of contacts
• Updates colleagues & clients on industry trends 
• Understand different types of contracts
• Knowledge of BIM, understands information and data management  
• Proficient in office technology, software and applications. 
• Well-developed decision-making skills 
• The individual will take ownership to identify, solve and overcome challenges, whilst keeping other abreast of developments 
• This individual is expected to deliver results, striving to exceeds the clients' expectations. 

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.