Site Manager - Rail Telecoms

As part of the ONxpress consortium, Alstom is proudly working to transform the collective mobility of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) through the On-Corridor Works project, and we are hiring for hundreds of roles. The GO Expansion On-Corridor Works scope : new electric locomotives, fleet upgrades, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications and digital systems, maintenance, and much more.

The Construction Permits Manager will ensure that all permits and approvals that are required prior to the start of field work are applied for, approved, and tracked. These permits include all Client-required and Alstom-required construction permits.

Assist teams with identifying all required construction permits for specific scopes of work;
Support the Construction team in the organisation and maintenance of all internally-issued work permits;
Liaise with the project’s schedule team to ensure all internal and external permitting information and timelines are captured in the overall project schedule;
Review project documents (e.g., drawings, reports, and contracts) to identify permit and approval requirements;
Challenge the means and methods provided by installation teams to find a safer way of working, when necessary;
A bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering;
Thorough understanding of electrical and mechanical safety including Lock-Out, Tag-Out procedures;
On-site experience in the rail industry or major infrastructure project is considered an asset;
Working knowledge of commonly used desktop applications such as MS Office, SharePoint and PowerBI;
Working knowledge of design and construction industry practices;
Ability to liaise with consultants, contractors, and Governmental Authorities.

Knowledge of and experience acquiring permits, licenses, and approval requirements for major infrastructure and transit infrastructure projects;
Knowledge of relevant legislation, procedures, and permit requirements, including the Ontario Water Resources Act, Building Code, Planning Act (Ontario), Metrolinx Act, 2006 (Ontario), Municipal Act (Ontario), railway corridor infrastructure, and related construction projects;
Professional designation is an asset such as EIT, PMP, OAA, or any other project Management.

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Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.