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Parsons Corporation Train Signaling System Project Coordinator in Edmonton, Alberta
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Job Description:
Parsons is hiring for a Signaling System Project Coordinator within the Rail and Systems team. This role would be based in Edmonton, Canada, and would require you to be onsite. This role will report to the Project Manager for this discipline and assist in the day-to-day activities required for the delivery of the Signaling System 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, ensuring 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.
Main Responsibilities:
The candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:
Retrieve progress from SIG
Track progress for design, ICDs, RFIs, procurement, installation and other relevant KPIs
Review the subcontractor(s) documents and administer the Aconex review process with the relevant parties: lead designer, RAMS, Quality, T&C, etc.
Package the subcontractor(s) documents for submission to the EOR/City
Organise with the subcontractor(s) and the City the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) events as required in Canada and abroad. Attend the FAT if needed.
Review and follow through the subcontractor(s) and Installer’s schedules, both main schedules and 3 week look-ahead
Work with the MIP Installation team to ensure that Field Change Requests (FCR) that arise get answered timely
Coordinate field activities between Signalling and Interfaced systems (internals and externals)
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and enforce their application by subcontractor(s) and direct reports.
As the project progresses beyond the construction phase, the role will transition to:
T&C-related tasks such as:
Coordination of the pre-installation tests of the SIG equipment in MIP staging facilities, with the subcontractor(s) test team and coordinators of at least COMMS and TSC (Traffic Signal Control) packages
Reviewing site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and System Integration Testing (SIT) procedures and witnessing the execution of SATs and SITs
Track the Non-Conformity Reports (NCR) and seek for their resolution
Coordinate the final close-out / turnover documentation: O&M manuals, training manuals, as-builts, spare parts lists and deliveries, and warranty certificates
The Candidate will have to contribute and/or follow up the following tasks:
Review the subcontractor(s) deliverables through the RFQ process and support the PM in the qualification process (mostly tracking the list of deliverables and reviewing some deliverables, like BoQ, statement of compliance, etc.)
Review the Designer’s documents for the various facilities for constructability
Follow up the comments from the City’s review (ROCO) and their resolution with the subcontractor(s) engineers and lead designer/EOR
Coordination with procurement for launching the POs timely.
Coordination with the warehouse responsible for the reception of materials
Coordination with the installer for the delivery of materials, after pre-installation tests in MIP staging facilities, for on-site installation
Aid in the resolution of interface issues that may arise between two or more interfacing vendors with the objective of achieving resolution and closure on all relevant Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
Lead the weekly progress meetings on behalf of the PM (when needed), record and circulate the minutes of meeting
Attend the technical meetings with the Designer/EOR and subcontractor(s) when required (in coordination with the PM)
Schedule and lead on behalf of SIG any required installation coordination meetings with Traffic Control/Signals, Facilities and other MIP subcontractors
Ensure/enforce conformance of the Signalling System activities and deliverables to the project’s quality requirements
Support the post-execution activities in the Infrastructure Performance Demonstration (IPD) phase in relation to the Signalling System
Perform other tasks as required by the Rail & Systems team
Requirements:
Attained a bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology or computer science (or work experience in a related field)
Broad technical knowledge and project coordinating experience (min. 3 years) in Signalling Systems on railways projects: TCS (Interlocking), TRPS, ATP, CTC, TWC, etc.
Experience in Tram or LRT lines is a plus.
Knowledge of Traffic Control systems is a plus
General understanding of interfaces: system to system; system to facility; system to Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) etc.
Excellent communications and problem-solving skills; ability to recognize and analyze gaps; and a team player
English proficiency is mandatory (reading/writing / speaking) – French is a plus
AFP / PPP / P3 construction project work experience is an asset
PMP or Prince 2 certification is a plus
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
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