LRV Deputy Project Manager

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Overview

The LRV Deputy Project Manager is responsible for providing technical and contractual oversight pertaining to the end‑to‑end delivery of the Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) scope for the Green Line LRT program. Acting on behalf of the owner under a Delivery Partner model, this role supports the LRV Delivery Lead and uses their technical and project management expertise to provide technical oversight and contract management of the vehicle supplier(s), be actively involved in assuring the seamless integration of the vehicles with systems and infrastructure, and ensures safe, on‑time, on‑budget delivery through design, manufacturing, testing, commissioning, safety certification, entry into revenue service, and warranty/defect management. The LRV Deputy Project Manager is responsible for ensuring full, safe, and reliable integration of the vehicle fleet with all signaling and train control systems used on the LRT network.

The role is highly interfaced coordinating with Civil, Track/OCS, Power (TPSS/OCS), Signaling/Comms, Depot & Maintenance, Operations, Assurance (RAMS), Safety & Security Certification, Quality, Commercial, and Legal.

Your role

1) Program & Commercial Management

• Support the LRV Delivery Manager (PM) by implementing the LRV delivery plan, master schedule, and risk register.
• Interface with the vehicle supplier (CAF) and the City of Calgary on issues pertaining to design and delivery / testing planning.
• Administer the LRV contract(s): monthly project reporting, minutes of meetings, change management, claims, performance management, incentives, liquidated damages, milestones, and commercial reporting.

2) Technical Leadership & Integration

• Support the LRV Delivery Lead in performing technical reviews, design approvals, and ensuring compliance to specifications, codes, and standards
• Support integration of LRVs with the train signaling and train control systems, including ATP/ATC, CBTC (if applicable), and wayside signaling interfaces.
• Communicate KPIs and manage the process to ensure that the LRV fleet meets all requirements for reliability, latency, communication availability, and safe train routing as part of the integrated operating railway.

3) Stakeholder & Interface Management

• Facilitate cross‑discipline Interface Control Documents (ICDs).

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems) or related.
• 8–12+ years delivering rolling stock projects;
• 3–5+ years in a PM capacity.
• Strong contract administration experience, including change, claims, and performance regimes.
• Practical experience of QA/QC and verifying/ validating compliance with applicable standards

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