Project Installation Manager

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Date: 1 Sep 2024

Location: Madrid, ES

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Project Installation Manager in Madrid we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your Project Management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside young and talented teammates.

You will plan and manage all Installation activities for the project in support of the Project Manager, ensuring application of the project’s strategy (including QCD commitment) and compliance with D&IS SIG and SECURITY strategy, policies, standards, local regulations, and professional standards. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Project Manager and Project Core Team, Regional Centre Installation Manager or RC / PO Field Operation Manager, Regional Centre EHS Manager).

You’ll specifically take care of managing internal interfaces within Project: Projects Engineering, Industrial, Supply Chain, Test and Commissioning, Sourcing, …; and external technical interfaces: Partners, Third Parties, and Customers.

We’ll look to you for:

• Organising the Installation work (To be described in the Project Installation Management Plan) and managing Installation Work Package (QCD). Monthly Work Package review with PM to control, analyse and evaluate costs and resources evolution, deviations, material, schedule, risk identification and mitigation plan for Installation activities… under the required tool (ADEL).
• Delivering engineering studies (Bill of Installation Materials / Quantities, Method Statements, Installation Materials Specification Requirements, Installation drawings and configuration).
• Assisting procurement (Focus on Installation supplier).
• Preparing and managing Installation (Installation work, Work permit, Interface with Warehouse, …) including Installation supplier and Subcontractor / Installer.
• Ensuring EHS on the field with guidance and support from the Project team member in charge of Project EHS coordination. Adheres to Alstom zero deviation policies and ensures installers or subcontractors follow the Alstom EHS policies.
• Monitoring / managing QCD performances (including EHS and RSA – Railway Safety), reporting and anticipating issues and monitoring milestone progress dashboard with regular project KPI reports.
• Assessing monthly the subcontractor and generating / acquiring from subcontractor: Action plan progress, report, review and progress.
• Deploying and ensuring the SIG and SECURITY Installation Process is applied as per the tailoring rules agreed with the RC IM. This includes:
  • Regular updates of Installation Strategy Checklist, -Subcontractor share of responsibility and share of works as per project dynamics.
  • Performing / acquiring site investigations, surveys and field inspections as required by the customer or project needs.
  • Planning and scheduling Installation activities as per handover from installation to T&C plan.
  • Reviewing and signing off all installation design including: Installation Method statement, drawings, and managing site copies of drawings with Red & Yellow / Mark-ups, reviewing and analysing subcontractor daily/weekly installation reports. Managing Punch list and regular follow-ups to close them. Ensuring that 'as built' drawings are in place before revenue service, including 'as installed' configuration.
  • Reviewing Installation BOQ and updates as per project requirements. Supervising first article inspections and getting approvals from end user. Generating Traceability to installation requirements.
  • Listing Installation tools and organising regular inspections (calibration dates, notice to use, etc.).
  • Leading, managing, organising and planning the installation activities with Alstom Installation Team and/or Subcontractors. Takeover of building / work place report (Civil works reception) – including punch list of remaining works to be done.
  • Deciding start of work as per 4M Checklist for starting Installation Engineering and site installation activities.
  • Making REX of Project installation activities and reporting on action.
• Supporting other Projects worldwide as per RC IM request and participating in Process / “Metier” improvement workgroup as per RC IM request.

Organisational Reporting

Direct reporting: Regional Center Installation Manager or RC / PO Field Operation Manager

Functional report line to Project Manager (during project execution)

Key Network & Links

Project Manager and Project Core Team

Regional Centre Installation Manager or RC / PO Field Operation Manager

Performance Measurement

Quality Cost Delivery (QCD)

Savings through Risk mitigation and Opportunities management, Cash by sales milestones achievement

Quality, EHS, RSA (Railway Safety)

Quality of monitoring, anticipation and reporting on progress and quality

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• University degree in Engineering
• 3/5 years of experience/knowledge on field work execution in the railway sector. If this experience is in signalling and infrastructure activities, especially with ADIF, it will be a plus.
• Experience in management and evaluation of subcontractors.
• Orientation and experience in EHS and AZDP control.
• High level of English is a must.
• Availability to travel is required.
• Conflict management and interpersonal skills.
• Team spirit approach and good communication skills.
• Abilities to obtain collaboration and “pull together” all parties involved in the project (especially in case of complex PIO).
• Leadership, entrepreneurship mindset and decision-minded.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Utilise our Agile working environment.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you

Important to note
As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.