AtkinsRéalis

Construction Manager

AtkinsRéalis$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in rail or LRT projects with a focus on systems construction.
  • Proven experience managing contractors on large infrastructure projects.
  • Strong knowledge of rail systems construction practices and safety requirements.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage construction activities for Communications Systems, TPS, and OCS.
  • Coordinate with construction teams to resolve interface and constructability issues.
  • Oversee contractors' field activities including inspections and quality control.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
  • Manage field change requests and support resolution of design issues.
  • Support system integration, testing, and commissioning activities.
  • Monitor construction progress and report on schedule, cost, risks, and mitigations.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and employee recognition.
  • Flexible benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, and lifestyle needs.
  • Opportunities for training and professional development.
  • Hybrid working culture.
  • Generous time-off policies for work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Overview

The Construction Manager Communication Systems, Traction Power System, Overhead Catenary System is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the field construction and integration of LRT systems including Communication Systems, Traction Power Systems (TPS), and Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS). This role ensures construction activities are executed safely, in compliance with contract requirements, technical specifications, and regulatory standards, while supporting system integration, testing, and commissioning.

Your role

  • Lead and manage construction activities for Communications Systems, TPS, and OCS, ensuring alignment with design, schedule, and safety requirements.
  • Coordinate with civil, trackwork, and station construction teams to resolve interface and constructability issues impacting systems installation.
  • Oversee contractors' and subcontractors' field activities, including work planning, sequencing, inspections, and quality control.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards, codes, and regulations (e.g., employer/authority technical standards, electrical safety rules, railway standards).
  • Manage field change requests, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and support resolution of design and construction issues in collaboration with the design team.
  • Support system integration, testing, and commissioning activities, including readiness reviews and deficiency close - out.
  • Monitor construction progress and report on schedule, cost, risks, and mitigations related to systems construction.


About you

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in rail or LRT projects, with demonstrated experience in systems construction (Communications, TPS, and OCS).
  • Proven experience managing contractors and coordinating complex field operations on large infrastructure projects.
  • Strong knowledge of rail systems construction practices, safety requirements, and multidisciplinary interfaces.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem - solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced design - build environment.


Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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Additional information

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Worker Type
Employee

Job Type
Regular

About AtkinsRéalis

Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices in over 50 countries, SNC-Lavalin's approximately 40,000 employees provide EPC and EPCM services to clients in a variety of industry sectors, including oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, environment and water, infrastructure and power. SNC-Lavalin can also combine these services with its financing and operations and maintenance capabilities to provide complete end-to-end project solutions. SNC-Lavalin maintains exceptionally high standards for health and safety, ethics and compliance and environmental protection, and is committed to delivering quality projects on budget and on schedule to the complete satisfaction of its clients.

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