Calgary Green Line – Construction Manager – Communications Systems (Coms)

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada’s leading engineering and transit delivery organizations. This role leads Communications Systems construction delivery across the Calgary Green Line project.

Calgary Green Line – Construction Manager – Communications Systems (Coms) is responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and overseeing all Communications Systems construction activities across the project corridor and facilities.

• Lead day‑to‑day field construction activities associated with Communications Systems.
• Manage installation sequencing and interfaces with civil, track, power, signalling, architectural and other systems.
• Manage vendors, contractors and installation subcontractors.
• Oversee fiber optics, telecom, CCTV, PA, passenger information, radio and operational communications systems.
• Lead conduit, duct bank, cable tray and cable routing coordination.
• Coordinate procurement, delivery, storage and construction readiness.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and project requirements.

About you

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• 10‑15 years of relevant construction experience.
• Minimum 7 years leading field installation activities for Communications Systems.
• Demonstrated experience delivering at least one complete large‑scale rail, transit, transportation, industrial or infrastructure communications systems installation from construction through commissioning.
• Complete lifecycle communications systems construction experience.
• Strong construction planning and scheduling expertise.
• Technical competencies:
  • Communications systems installation and integration.
  • Construction execution and sequencing.
  • Vendor and contractor management.
  • Conduit installation and cable routing expertise.
  • Procurement‑to‑construction workflows.
  • Commissioning and turnover support.
• Ability to identify and resolve constructability challenges.
• Proven leadership skills in complex project environments.

Work environment:

• Full‑time site‑based role (5 days per week on‑site).
• Frequent field inspections and coordination activities.
• Occasional evening or weekend support for critical activities.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there’s no limit to how brilliant you can be. It’s time to join a like‑minded team where you’ll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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