Testing and Commissioning Coordinator - LRT Systems

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 Testing and Commissioning Coordinator will be a key member of the Rail and Systems team, reporting to the Testing and Commissioning Manager, and supporting the day-to-day activities for the delivery of the assigned System package within the project’s allotted time, budget, quality, and safety requirements. This role encompasses the full lifecycle of the system, from design coordination through construction, testing, commissioning (T&C), and post-construction activities until final handover.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning activities for the assigned System.
• Ensure the integration of the assigned scope with other systems (e.g., Signaling, Electrical, Communications, Traffic Control, Interfaced systems, etc.) and maintain alignment with the overall project schedule.
• Track progress on design, ICDs, RFIs, procurement, and other KPIs.
• Review subcontractor documents, administer the Aconex review process, and package documents for submission to the City or EOR.
• Lead and manage the Testing and Commissioning phase, ensuring the pre-installation tests are coordinated with subcontractors and all systems are ready for operational readiness.
• Review and witness Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and System Integration Testing (SIT) procedures.
• Resolve Non-Conformity Reports (NCRs) and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Resolve interface issues between vendors and ensure smooth coordination across systems.
• Manage Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and follow up on schedules for installation and testing.
• Enforce safety protocols during construction, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Ensure conformance of activities and deliverables to the project’s quality requirements and apply corrective measures as necessary.
• Coordinate final documentation, including Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, as-builts, spare parts, and warranty certificates.
• Assist in post-construction activities, including performance demonstrations during the defect notification period.
• Lead weekly progress meetings, document and circulate meeting minutes.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth progress and resolution of any issues.

Requirements

Skills, Competencies, Attributes

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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.