Program Handover Manager (Systems Completion & Operational Readiness) Ontario Line

Bantrel is proud to be a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Construction Management (EPC / EPCM) services in Canada.

For 40 years we have delivered end-to-end solutions for some of Canada’s most challenging and complex energy, mining, infrastructure, and nuclear projects, with an unrelenting focus on safety and quality. Bantrel performs design and procurement services from our primary Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto office locations and delivers construction management and self-perform construction services at various Client sites across Canada.

We operate independently but leverage the global expertise of and provide resources to our affiliate Bechtel Corporation, one of the largest EPC companies in the world, and remain Canadian focused including through our other shareholder, McCaig Investments, a respected local family group of businesses and deep community supporter. Our private ownership provides long-term business planning and strategic decision horizons supported by a strong financial position.

Job Description

Vacancy type: Existing

We are currently seeking a qualified Program Handover Manager to join our Infrastructure team, based out of Toronto, ON. The Program Handover Manager provides leadership and functional guidance to the program team and direct sponsorship of the Handover management activities. The role provides strategic insight to the Project Integration Lead in the areas of People, Processes, and Performance for all aspects relating to the multiple types of handovers between contractors.

Bantrel Infrastructure will work in a Delivery Partner role within an integrated team with the customer organization for a Subway Project in Toronto, Ontario. The project scope includes the design build, operations and maintenance of all infrastructure and rail systems associated with 15 stations and over 15km of new alignment, being performed by two key PPP and two PDB Contractors and multiple advanced early works (EAW) package Contractors. Bechtel forms a key component of the overall Integrated Project Delivery team (comprising the customer; MX, the Technical Advisor, and Bechtel as the Delivery Partner).

Join us in this full time permanent role

Job Responsibilities

• Develops a progressive turnover strategy for the project, liaising with various project teams and contractors to determine the execution approach for different types of project infrastructure. This involves ensuring that input from the program-level Project Controls, Commercial, Planning, and Construction teams including the Independent Certifier or Commissioning Agents is incorporated into the strategy.
• Supports the development of safe and commercially compliant approaches that enable the efficient execution of the progressive turnover plans.
• Support segment teams in the development of construction staging plans that adhere to the turnover strategy and program level execution approach.
• Leads the development of Room Readiness Process, detailing the minimum equipment room and station readiness requirements to enable the start of the Systems fit-out. This includes the development of checklists, monitoring the readiness, communicating progress and any delays.
• Coordinate with the Commissioning Team the requirements for dynamic testing and coordinate the turnover priorities across the segments.
• Leads the progressive turnover and handover effort for the project through functional supervision of staff, and oversight of contractors to drive handover activities required from all functions. This includes ensuring that the handover deliverables and documentation is planned and undertaken in a consistent way (across all segments), cognizant of the varying contract mechanisms, customer and end-user requirements and local regulations.
• Develops the Project Systems Completion and Handover processes ensuring the streamlined movement of assets and information from contractors, including design through testing phases, to the end-user. This will include developing and implementing handover execution plans/strategies, operational readiness strategies, plus guidance documents, checklists and templates, leveraging the standard processes that Bechtel has available.
• Leads the development of division of responsibility early in the project between project entities (such as O&M/end-user, construction, the multiple segment contractors and external entities) for deliverables related to testing, O&M, training, and completion/handover and ensure that correct interface control documentation is developed for key interfaces.
• Bring focus and coordinate with contractors ensuring Asset Data Management is in line with customer expectations to ensure that a comprehensive asset handover process.
• Develop and implement a T-minus regime (backwards pass) leading up to each handover that clearly shows the status of all key components/ deliverables required to achieve the handover.
• Ensure project schedules (forwards pass) are developed and implemented so that deliverables are provided in a timely and cost-effective manner to all stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain an earned value approach (reconciliation of backwards pass and forwards pass) and produce a handover S-curve based on the varying types of deliverables for each handover package (applicable to the contract)
• Support and lead as required meetings with the Contractor to review the project handover work schedules.
• Track, monitor and communicate performance against project requirements, quality measures, milestones and KPIs.
• Support the Program Integration Lead and Program Technical Director in providing technical analytics and progress & performance reporting to executive and senior stakeholders, across handover deliverables within the program technical team.
• Liaises with the relevant off project MX Directors within ESD, SSA, Quality & O&M
• Works with the Program Technical Director, Program Assurance Manager, Program Integration Manager, and Program Testing and Commissioning Manager to implement and monitor technical progress & performance reporting across the program and provides analytically based insights to articulate program technical progress & performance.
• Work with the functional leads to provide solutions in a timely manner and in support of the overall schedule.
• Drives collaboration across functional areas, including the deployed teams.
• Build and maintain relationships, both internal and external at senior management and director levels.
• Co-operate with Metrolinx in all matters relating to health and safety, including following safe working procedures at all times.
• Take necessary care to properly protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of corporate information from unauthorized disclosure, modification or destruction. Never knowingly put Metrolinx’s information or information systems at risk.
• Act as a role model for Ontario Lines Mission, Vision, and Values, behaving in ways that are in alignment with OLs Ways of Working. Encourage and support others to do so too.
• Promote equality in the workplace and adopt appropriate behaviour when interacting with colleagues.
• Support the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and job satisfaction.
• Assist in on-the-job-training of assigned personnel and provide input for their performance evaluations.

Qualifications

• A recognized Bachelor’s/master’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering, from an accredited college or university with a minimum overall experience of 15 years.
• Experience in managing testing, commissioning/integration or Handover in a senior role delivering complex railway systems.
• Ability to promote & provide programme clarity and enhanced decision making through use of data analytics in an evolving programme environment.
• Good working knowledge of contracts and procurement.
• Ability to prepare clear strategic planning procedures and user-friendly templates to assist the multiple delivery units to execute with common approaches.
• Broad knowledge of all phases of engineering, field activities, production techniques, building materials, and construction methods for development of various work areas.
• Understands technical issues and cost related to engineering, design, construction, and commissioning requirements.
• Ability to solve problems by thinking laterally and be able to understand the needs and requirements of the client and various entities – to provide planning / design / feasibility solutions in a multi -disciplinary / multi - sectional context. 
• Has experience with Handover work planning, scheduling, and cost estimating.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player and have a knowledge sharing approach. 
• Ability to manage and build successful teams in an evolving programme environment.
• Excellent communicator, with the ability to persuade and influence external and internal parties.
• 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.

Additional Information

Why Join Bantrel?

We offer a competitive compensation package, a great learning environment, interesting & challenging work and the opportunity for career advancement.

Please note: This salary range is specific to this opportunity and location. Similar roles in other locations or projects may have different compensation ranges based on market conditions and role requirements.  

• Immediate access to a comprehensive benefits package that provides extended health, dental, vison, prescription coverage and flexible healthcare and personal spending accounts ( no waiting period)
• Employer Group RRSP plan with no matching required

Our culture is guided by our Mission and Values , these shape how we treat one another, our Clients, and how we achieve excellence. Bantrel has a long and vibrant history of local community involvement, employee volunteerism, and corporate philanthropy. Bantrel encourages applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Bantrel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values Indigenous perspectives. Learn more about our approach to diversity and inclusion  here . 

As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driver’s Abstract. Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted - all other resumes will be retained for future consideration. No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please. AI technology is utilized by Bantrel as part of our recruitment process.