Project Manager Systems

Urban Ridge Supplies

:SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.Context:The Systems Manager will be in charge of the design management activities as well as on-site field construction management activities with regard to the Systems D&B package(s). The Systems Manager shall monitor the performance of the design review and construction supervision teams to ensure SYSTRA s compliance with the contractual requirements.Missions/Main Duties:Contract management for railway systems, including but not limited to Systems Architecture, Power, Signalling, Communication, OCC, Cybersecurity, SCADA, RAMS, etc. Overall responsibility of all rail systems engineering, design, manufacturing, installation, construction, technical integration as well as testing and commissioning Serving as the person in charge/primary contact with the Client representatives, D&B Contractors, and government representatives regarding the Railway Systems scope Managing a team of 20+ engineers Managing the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintaining schedules, and to meeting budget goals. Working with the various consultants and contractors to manage and direct overall planning of construction activities to identify critical milestones and priorities Resources Management & Activities Planning Interface Management between the Systems Scope and other D&B Scope Interface Management between the Systems Scope and internal/external Stakeholders including O&M Operators Reviewing Design documents from various Contractors and Stakeholders Ensuring that all rail systems engineering objectives of the project are fully met to best international standards and practices Ensuring that all design and implementation activities are performed with highest safety and quality culture in mind and with the "best" industry practice Ensuring that during the design and construction phases that the client s interests are met Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project Overseeing establishment and respect of the Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents required from the construction contractor Coordinating RFI responses, monitor change orders, and make recommendations to client for construction progress payments Managing Installation/Construction activities for various work areas of construction operations, monitoring progress and recommending corrective actions as necessary Responsible of all project technical Plans and Procedures preparation and submission for Rail Systems Being fully experienced with all international standards and requirements for developing design of a railway project Responsible for the development of technical specifications / Employer's Coordination of staff and Contractors'/Manufacturers' site work force Change management including coordination of field and design changes, time impact analyses, claims mitigation and disputes resolution Reviewing and approving construction schedules and progress payments Coordinating with third party stakeholders, including government agencies, property owners, municipalities, code officials, etc. as may be required in the course of the Project Creating a Beyond Zero site safety culture Construction quality control and quality assurance Preparing periodic reports and summarizing the progress of design/construction activities for higher-level management and/or Client as required, as well as attending the Project s progress meetings as required Maintaining strong client and community relations. Keeping alert to possible problem areas and taking preventative actions to ensure that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project Performs other services in support of the Project Director in order to deliver the Project on time and within budgetProfile/Skills:Technical / Engineering Masters degree as a minimum Minimum (15) years experience in Railway Projects with a minimum of Ten (10) years of Design and Construction experience in Rail Projects Experience in project management including team management, planning, technical knowledge and interface management Extensive experience in coordinating and producing railway technical solutions, and integrating systems Freight railway experience preferred Demonstrated experience in managing D&B Contractors and sub-contractors of various tiers, as well as third-parties on projects of similar size and complexity Experience of interface management and total system integration Ability to communicate and coordinate work within an integrated multidisciplinary team Excellent English language, verbal, reading and writing skills Strong problem identification, problem anticipation and problem resolution skills GCC experience preferred:Systra is an equal opportunities company;