Infrastructure Performance Demonstration (IPD) Manager

Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure - materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.

Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.

Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.

Mission

Join us in an exciting adventure to complete the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT - a remarkable legacy project that will redefine our community’s transportation landscape! Be part of this transformative journey and help us create a lasting impact for generations to come!

The Infrastructure Performance Demonstration (IPD) Manager leads the planning, coordination and successful delivery of the Infrastructure Performance Demonstration (IPD) as defined in Section 1.2 (Definitions) of Schedule 7 – Performance Demonstration Requirements of the Project Agreement. The role coordinates engineering, construction, testing, commissioning, systems assurance and operational readiness activities to demonstrate, through objective evidence, that the completed infrastructure satisfies the Project Agreement requirements. The role shall maintain regular liaison with the SESA & Infrastructure Performance Demonstration (IPD) Lead / Validation Manager.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the IPD Delivery Plan.
• Coordinate all Infrastructure Performance Demonstration activities.
• Monitor program, milestones and readiness.
• Report progress, risks and recovery actions.
• Coordinate engineering, construction, testing and operational interfaces.
• Ensure all disciplines support IPD objectives.
• Resolve delivery conflicts and interface issues.
• Support Construction Completion planning.
• Coordinate IPD evidence and compliance records.
• Verify demonstration requirements have been satisfied.
• Support City submissions and acceptance activities.
• Maintain auditable evidence.
• Liaise with the City, Independent Certifier and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate demonstration activities with Operations and Maintenance.
• Maintain regular liaison with the SESA & IPD Lead / Validation Manager.
• Support executive reporting.
• Improve IPD processes and reporting.
• Capture lessons learned.
• Promote best practices.
• Support continuous improvement across the Right Side of the V.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of ten years’ experience with railway readiness or major infrastructure delivery. A combination of education and experience will be considered. 
• Experience managing testing, commissioning or operational demonstrations is required. 
• Knowledge of the Project Agreement and Infrastructure Performance Demonstration requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Valid Class 5 license; clean abstract preferred 
• Ability to navigate 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

Skills, Competencies, Attributes

• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills within a multi-deadline project
• Ability to work in field or office as required
• Highly motivated, able to complete assignments with minimal direct supervision
• Flexibility to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet the time demands of unpredictable activities
• Effective and efficient data driven problem solving and decision-making skills, thoughtful, proactive and creative
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals
• Committed to continuous improvement.

DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US
At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.