Alstom Power Inc

Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Construction Manager

Alstom Power Inc$120K — $150K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Civil Works, or related fields
  • 10+ years of construction oversight experience on major OCS projects
  • Strong understanding of OCS works
  • Familiarity with Canadian standards
  • Fluency in English; a second language is a plus
  • Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead procurement activities, including RFQ preparation
  • Ensure compliance with EHS rules and promote zero-accident culture
  • Oversee project planning and execution
  • Manage site interfaces with stakeholders
  • Coordinate quality management with QA/QC teams
  • Manage construction interfaces with subsystems
  • Support development of installation strategies for OCS

Benefits

  • Stability and long-term career prospects
  • Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
  • Collaboration within diverse and supportive teams
  • Chance to contribute to impactful and innovative projects
  • Dynamic and inclusive working environment
  • Guidance for career advancement across functions and countries
  • Investment in employee development through award-winning programs
  • Comprehensive social benefits including life, medical, and pension
Full Job Description
Req ID:513535

Could you be the full-time Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Construction Manager in Toronto, ON we're looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your construction management expertise in a cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside collaborative and solution-oriented teammates.

You'll play a key role in ensuring the quality, safety, and timely execution of OCS installation site works, from preparation to completion and handover. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, construction, project management, external stakeholders), lead the development of procurement activities, and oversee compliance with Alstom's EHS rules to foster a culture of safety and excellence.

You'll specifically take care of planning and progress follow-up, as well as supplier and subcontractor management, but also ensure quality and configuration management until handover to Testing & Commissioning (T&C).

We'll look to you for:
  • Leading the development of procurement activities, including RFQ preparation and subcontractor selection
  • Ensuring compliance with Alstom EHS rules and promoting a zero-accident culture
  • Overseeing planning setup and on-time execution of projects
  • Managing site interfaces with internal and external stakeholders
  • Coordinating quality management in collaboration with the QA/QC team
  • Managing construction interfaces with other subsystems (e.g., trackworks, signalling, civil works)
  • Supporting the definition of installation strategies for OCS activities
  • Collecting and sharing Return of Experience (REX) from regional centers


All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
  • Bachelor's Degree of Science in Engineering, Civil Works, or related scientific fields
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in construction oversight and management of major OCS projects (brownfield and greenfield)
  • Strong knowledge of OCS works under engineering hours/white period
  • Familiarity with Canadian standards and common practices
  • Fluency in English; a second language is appreciated
  • Collaborative mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving ability and resilience
  • Analytical and critical thinking capabilities
  • Decision-making ability


Things you'll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey - the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You'll also:
  • Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
  • Work with new standards and innovative methodologies for rail signalling and construction
  • Collaborate with diverse teams and supportive colleagues
  • Contribute to impactful and innovative projects
  • Utilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment
  • Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
  • Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
  • Progress towards leadership and advanced project management roles
  • Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)


Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is$120,000 - $150,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

About Alstom Power Inc

Alstom Power Inc. is a provider of power generation equipment and services for the energy industry. The company offers a range of products and services, including gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, and environmental control systems. Alstom Power Inc. is a subsidiary of Alstom SA, a French multinational company that specializes in the production of transport and energy infrastructure. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut. Alstom Power Inc. has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, and serves customers in the power generation, transmission, and distribution sectors.
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