Rail Coordinator- LRT - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

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Subsidiary: Colas Rail Canada Inc.Colas Canada is part of the Colas Group, a world leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. The Colas Group also has a network of companies in the USA.MissionThe Rail Construction Coordinator serves as a link between Construction and other members of the project team. The CC ensures that construction requirements are made known to the Project Team in a timely manner and obtains construction responses to the needs of other members of the Project Team.Start date: May, 2023Main ResponsibilitiesThe CC reports to the Package Manager and is responsible to:

• Ensure adherence to Project Safety policies
• Develop constructability concepts and provide guidance to the design effort during the

early phases of the project. Participate in design development and suggest economicalconstruction details to be incorporated into design drawings and specifications, utilizing"lessons learned" from other projects and construction "best practices" Identify potentialproblem areas or trends and work to improve total installed cost (TIC)

• Provide technical direction in the field. Coordinate resolution of technical issues between

design and field engineering.

• Assist design engineering with setting “conditional release criteria” for change

documents suchas NCRs, SQs and FCDs.

• Monitor and track design engineering actions items and completeness of design.
• Assist Design Engineering with interpretation of construction work package scoping to

support the construction schedule.

• Participate in project meetings and facilitate regularly scheduled meetings

related to execution and deliverables for the project.

• Responsible for implementing and monitoring all Track related works on site as per

the defined scope of work.

• Provide input to the overall construction execution plan including site layout,

temporary facilities, equipment, materials, and construction organization.

• Maintain configuration control: approve change documents (FCDs, NCRs). Initiate and

approve as- built, redlines and field sketches.

• Performing quantity take-off and verification for field procured items and progress reporting.
• Interface with Package Manager, Procurement, and superintendents regarding materials

required on site.

• Assist in subcontract formation and evaluations.
• Assist Package Manager in the development of field non-manual staffing plans.
• Assist Package Manager in the development of a project construction equipment plan.
• Develop project-specific construction procedures and Instructions as required
• Assist in issuance of field contracts/subcontracts. Participate in evaluation of

contracts/subcontracts

• Monitor the technical requirements of the work, including quality control/assurance.
• Assist with preparation and review of construction cost estimates, budgets, forecasts and

schedules.Construction Coordinator

• Resolve technical issues. Interface with procurement and design engineering to

resolve technical issues.

• Quantity verification. Accept the work once it is found to meet the design and quality

requirements

• Monitor closely the stored material with the yard manager to avoid material

shortage

• Implement the quality program.
• Prepare FMRs (Field Material Request_ for permanent plant materials and equipment.
• Maintain configuration control. Generate change documents (FCDs, SQs, NCRs) and asbuilts.
• Drawing and specification control and interpretation.
• Review and approve Inspection and Test Plans for Self-performed and Subcontracted

scopes.

• Acquire construction support when needed.
• Provide administrative direction to Document Control.
• Manage turnover of completed project scopes including preparing all necessary

documentation

• Support development of trends for proposed design changes or any construction

engineeringchange that impacts the cost and schedule of the work.

• Manage survey on site
• Other duties assigned by Package Manage

ProfileDemonstrated understanding of basic engineering and construction concepts, practices, and procedures.Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field from an Accredited Institution.2-5 years of demonstrated self-performing experience in the construction field, on large, complex, heavy civil transportation projects (Road & Highways, Bridge & Tunnel or Rail & Transit).Skills/ Competencies:Experience in relevant infrastructure BIM applications.Experience with Primavera P6, AutoCad a plus.Strong communication skills and ability to identify and resolve complex issues.Ability to work in a cost effective, customer focused, team-based environment.Effective team participation and ability to coordinate work of drafters.Colas Canada Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Colas Canada Inc. employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.Quick Apply

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