Area Managers

-; Pickering; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Ontario is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the refurbishment project at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. This role requires at least five years of project management experience, especially in the nuclear construction sector. Key responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, developing implementation plans, and ensuring project goals are met safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of project management experience in a related role.
• Experience with project management tools including planning and scheduling.
• Strong leadership skills required with construction trades.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team for project execution at Pickering Nuclear.
• Develop implementation plans with stakeholders.
• Monitor performance metrics for quality and safety.

Skills

Project management experience

Nuclear construction knowledge

Detailed work planning

Risk management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Leadership in construction

Lean construction experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Overview

This project involves the refurbishment of four reactors and replacement of the forty eight steam generators at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. Area Managers will be accountable to lead a team responsible for delivering a specific, project critical scope area for the Retube and Feeder Replacement project. For clarity, the single point accountability to deliver the assigned project scope safely, on time, on budget and with quality rests with the Area Manager.

Your role

• Lead a matrixed team of Construction, Engineering, Training, Tooling, Quality, Procurement and CWP development to prepare for and execute a defined portion of the project scope.
• Interface with client and all involved CanAtom stakeholders to lead a team that develops an implementation plan for the assigned scope.
• Review and incorporate previous OPEX and lessons Learned associated with the assigned scope.
• Lead the preparation for the work using the Canatom readiness process, to ensure that work is efficiently performed in support of the schedule. Issues are resolved, when necessary escalated and accountability for readiness is clearly driven to the matrixed support team. Assure that planning is focused on safe workface production with an end goal.
• Work with construction to assure that detailed constructability reviews are performed and implemented, and that construction supervision is well versed in the details of the CWP.
• Review and improve the working schedule and resource plan and assure schedule quality.
• Coordinate material and tooling delivery and all logistics including prefabrication, interim storage, transport, workface handling and storage.
• Review and improve all processes and procedures that support the assigned scope, with a mind for continuous improvement over the execution of the work.
• Lead the field execution of the assigned scope, driving accountability for performance to each of the support organizations (engineering, construction, procurement, tooling, training, QC).
• Establish and monitor metrics for measuring cost, schedule, quality and safety performance associated with the assigned scope, with the support of the Project Controls organization.
• Review and improve training plan associated with the assigned task and develop any required Playbooks or other tools/aides to improve work efficiency and reduce human performance errors.
• Review and improve any related subcontracts supporting the assigned task.
• Oversee tracking and resolution of emergent issues affecting task planning and/or implementation.
• Serve as focal point for Canatom and Client for items/issues related to the assigned task.
• Develop, monitor and manage budgets allocated to the assigned task.

About you

• Minimum of five years project management experience in a related role.
• Nuclear Construction Industry experience is an asset, however drive and ownership attributes are requisite for the position.
• Experience and skill at detailed work planning including scope definition, staffing, budget and schedule formation.
• Experience with project management toolset including planning, staffing, scheduling, risk management, performance measurement, and cost controls.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Demonstrated leadership of construction trades and professional project staff required.
• Lean construction experience is an asset, especially that related to workface performance improvement(Gemba).
• Highly self-motivated team player with a participative management style and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify planning and training gaps; generate effective solutions; and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Results oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and time lines.
• People oriented with an ability to establish a high degree of credibility with staff and clients.
• Commitment to working in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of construction safety programs, hazard identification and mitigation.
• An excellent written and verbal communicator with superior interpersonal and relationship management skills.

Reward & benefits

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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