Project Manager OCS (LRT) - Alberta, Canada

Reference: 304772221_1751643935

Project Manager - Overhead Catenary Systems
Location: Alberta, Canada
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Industry: Rail / Transit Infrastructure

EWI are supporting a leading transportation infrastructure group who are seeking a skilled Project Manager - OCS to join a landmark Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Canada. This role is essential to delivering the OCS scope on time, within budget, and in full compliance with quality, safety, and contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the full lifecycle of the OCS scope from design coordination through procurement, construction, testing & commissioning, and handover

  • Ensure construction activities meet all quality, safety, environmental, and contract compliance standards

  • Develop and oversee detailed construction plans and schedules, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to maintain alignment with the overall project timeline

  • Lead and manage field engineering teams and subcontractors on-site

  • Control and monitor project budget for all OCS-related procurement, labor, and materials

  • Prepare timely progress reports and invoicing data

  • Identify, manage, and mitigate risks and opportunities related to the OCS scope

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical

  • Minimum 10 years of experience managing large-scale OCS design and construction projects, with proven leadership on at least two major projects

  • Strong technical knowledge of OCS systems and components, including specification and supplier interfaces

  • Experience organising site construction teams for LRT or Tramway OCS works

  • Excellent project management skills, including schedule development and multidisciplinary team coordination

  • Strong communication, organizational, and leadership abilities

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean abstract preferred

  • Comfortable working on active construction sites in various weather and terrain conditions

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00
Per annum
USD70000 - USD90000 per annum

Canada

Permanent

Added 04/07/2025
Reference: 304772221_1751643935

Project Manager OCS (LRT) - Alberta, Canada

Canada
Permanent

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