Communications Systems Site Coordinator - LRT

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Communications Systems Site Coordinator - LRT to join our team!

The Communications Systems Site Coordinator will be within the Rail and Systems team and will report to the Project Manager for this discipline and assist in the day-to-day activities required for the delivery of the Communications Systems package within the allotted Time and Budget, with due level of Quality and Safety and in compliance with the contract and any applicable requirements. The role includes coordination of the design with the construction requirements, follow-up on all activities including manufacturing, factory testing, transport, delivery, storage, installation and Testing & Commissioning (T&C) for the discipline, ensure proper integration with the interfacing and overarching systems, handover activities as well as follow-through on the post construction activities such as performance demonstration during the defect notification period, until the final handover of the work package.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Review the vendor documents and administer the Aconex review process with the relevant parties: lead designer, RAMS, Quality, T&C, etc.

• Review the Designer’s documents for the various facilities for constructability.

• Package the vendor documents for submission to the City.

• Manage the comments from the City’s review (ROCO) and their resolution with the vendors’ engineers and lead designer.

• Administer the procurement of the equipment both at the receiving end from the vendors and dispatching to Installer for on-site installation.

• Assist in the resolution of interface issues that may arise between two or more vendors, achieving resolution and closure on all relevant Interface Control Documents (ICDs).

• Coordinate the integration of Communications Systems on EVLW with those on the existing Stage 1 project.

• Lead the weekly progress meetings on behalf of the PM (as needed), record and circulate the minutes of meeting.

• Lead/attend the technical meetings with the Designer and vendor(s) where specific technical issues get discussed and resolved.

• Attend Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) events as required in Canada and abroad.

• Review and follow through the vendors’ and Installer’s schedules, both main schedules and 3 weeks look-ahead.

• Work with the MIP Installation team to ensure site queries that arise get answered without delay.

• Schedule and lead on behalf of COMMS any required installation coordination meetings with Facilities and other MIP subs.

• Track progress for design, ICDs, RFIs, procurement, installation and other relevant KPIs.

• Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and enforce their application by subcontractor(s) and direct reports.

• Ensure and enforce conformance of the Communications Systems activities and deliverables to the project’s quality requirements.

• As the project progresses beyond the construction phase, the role will transition to:

• T&C-related tasks such as reviewing Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and System Integration Testing (SIT) procedures and witnessing the execution of SATs and SITs

•       o Follow-up on snags and seek resolution.

        o Coordinate the final close-out / turnover documentation: O&M manuals, training manuals, as-builts, spare parts lists and deliveries, and warranty certificates.

        o Support the post-execution activities in the Infrastructure Performance. Demonstration (IPD) phase in relation to Communications Systems.

• Perform other tasks as required by the Rail & Systems team.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or construction-related field, or equivalent construction-related work experience, as well as 3+ years of experience in field construction is required.

• Broad technical knowledge and project coordinating experience in Communications Systems on railways projects: Communications Transport System/Fiber Optics (CTS/FO), CCTV, Public Address (PA), Visual Message Signage (VMS), Access Control, Telephone, Radio and WiFi.

• Knowledge of SCADA and its interfacing systems/devices is an asset.

• General understanding of interfaces: system to system; system to facility; system to Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) etc.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; ability to recognize and analyze gaps as part of a team.

• English proficiency is mandatory (reading / writing / speaking) – French is considered an asset.

• AFP / PPP / P3 construction project work experience is an asset.

• PMP or Prince 2 certification is an asset.

• Ability to negotiate the terrain of an in-process construction site, including climbing stairs and ladders, steep/ slippery terrain, walking, and working outdoors in all types of Edmonton weather and conditions.

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

 

This job posting is for a current addition or replacement opportunity within Parsons.

 

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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