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Role description:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Instrumentation and Monitoring Manager to lead and manage all activities related to geotechnical, structural, and environmental instrumentation and monitoring on Fraser River Tunnel project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data acquisition systems, instrumentation technologies, and risk management, and will play a key role in ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements.
Role accountabilities:
The Instrumentation and Monitoring Manager will be responsible for leading the planning, implementation, operation, and maintenance of instrumentation and monitoring systems on infrastructure and civil engineering projects. They will oversee the selection, procurement, installation, and calibration of geotechnical, structural, and environmental monitoring instruments, such as inclinometers, piezometers, strain gauges, accelerometers, and load cells. The manager will develop and manage monitoring plans in collaboration with design and construction teams to ensure alignment with risk mitigation strategies. Additionally, they must ensure the timely acquisition, processing, interpretation, and reporting of monitoring data.
This role includes supervising and coordinating a team of technicians, data analysts, and subcontractors. The manager will interface with clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities regarding monitoring requirements and data interpretations. They will be responsible for managing real-time data acquisition systems and implementing automated monitoring when appropriate. Troubleshooting and resolving instrumentation issues to ensure minimal downtime and accurate data recording is also a key responsibility. The manager will generate technical reports, dashboards, and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders. Furthermore, they must ensure that all activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
As the Design Package Owner, the Instrumentation and Monitoring Manager will plan the delivery of the design package and issue a Design Package Brief. They will manage, plan, lead, and organize the team within the package to deliver the scope of services within the agreed program, budget, and required quality standards. They will also prepare design documentation and reports as needed, and input, raise, update, and advise on the closure of required items in various registers, including Inputs/Issues/Interfaces, Risks, Design Change Notifications, DBA Amendments, Departures, RFIs, Assumptions, and value engineering.
The manager will plan, schedule, and manage design verification and reviews, engaging and closing out VL2, VL3, and VL4 forms. They will prepare and update Technical Advice Notice (TAN) documents and quantities as the project progresses. In addition, the manager will interface with internal disciplines, other design consultants, and stakeholders to coordinate the delivery of the design. They will manage complex technical issues with support from the Zone Manager and Technical Discipline Lead and attend meetings with stakeholders and third-party reviewers to efficiently close out comments. The manager will also participate in internal design coordination meetings, manage Interdisciplinary Design Reviews (IDRs), and ensure the closure of comments and design resolutions.
They will liaise with Zone Managers to coordinate technical resources and attend and present at technical workshops, implementing agreed outcomes. The manager will also coordinate with Systems Assurance, Requirements, and Integration Management. They will assist the Technical Discipline Lead in identifying, controlling, and eliminating or isolating areas of technical risk, including non-compliances, scope changes, variations, and other miscellaneous issues as appropriate. Furthermore, they will ensure timely closure of comments and maintain accurate records of comment status in the tracker while identifying resource requirements for the package alongside the Technical Discipline Lead.
The manager will liaise with Cat III Checkers to secure final approvals when required and provide content for reporting as needed. Upon demobilization, they will leave an adequate handover and provide occasional inputs as requested. Additionally, the manager will monitor the health of the team and identify opportunities to celebrate achievements.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field, and a P.Eng in the Province of British Columbia 7+ years of experience in instrumentation and monitoring in construction or infrastructure projects Strong knowledge of instrumentation equipment and data acquisition systems Proficiency with data analysis tools and monitoring software (e.g., Geosense, Geocomp, Vista Data Vision) Excellent project management and team leadership skills Strong communication and report-writing abilities Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and monitoring dataPreferred:
Experience in tunnel, rail, dam, or large infrastructure projects Familiarity with remote sensing technologies and wireless monitoring systems Professional Engineering (P. Eng) license or equivalent certificationWhy Arcadis?
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