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.

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