Construction Manager

Cameco Corporation; Canada; On-site; CAD 158,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Cameco Corporation is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee multiple construction projects at its Port Hope site. The role involves ensuring project completion on time and within budget, while managing contractor relations and compliance with safety standards. The company offers a competitive compensation package and values diversity within its workforce.

Benefits

Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

Employee & Family Assistance Programs

RRSP and RPP matching program

Relocation costs

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in construction management.
• First aid certified.
• Exceptional supervisory and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and budget.
• Primary contact for contractors; manage change orders and progress payments.
• Lead a team and participate in contractor selection.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Safety management

Education

Degree or diploma in engineering or physical sciences or a journeyperson certificate

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Cameco we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity. New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Cameco stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we operate in. Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success. Cameco is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers. support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (i.e., women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose. Cameco welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.

About Us

Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to energize a clean-air world. Utilities around the world rely on our nuclear fuel products to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco’s corporate office is based in Saskatoon. We have mining operations and projects in northern Saskatchewan, Kazakhstan, the United States and Australia. We are also a leading supplier of uranium refining, conversion, and fuel manufacturing services from our operations in Ontario.

The Role

Reporting into the manager, construction management office (CMO), within the technical services department, you will be responsible for all construction activities for assigned projects at Port Hope. You will work with the project managers to provide construction coordination, contractor management and adherence to technical specifications on multiple projects being executed concurrently at the site. Your communication skills are excellent and you will be the single point of contact between onsite field contractors and Cameco’s management groups. Portfolio size is large with diversity and complexity to the projects. As the construction manager you enjoy the fast pace of the role and find it rewarding to juggle priorities and deliver exceptional results.

In this role, you will:

• Be accountable for ensuring the construction scope is planned and successfully completed within schedule, budget, and scope as well as within safety, health, environment and quality standards.
• Be the primary contact on contractor issues, scope change requests, progress payments and change orders.
• As the prime contractor representative, you will ensure contractors are compliant with safety protocols, environmental regulations and quality standards.
• Build strong, effective relationships with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with contractors and the project manager to ensure assets are delivered to operations on time and on budget.
• Lead a construction management team of trade superintendents, Safety/Health/Quality departments (SHEQ), coordinators and administration staff.
• Participate in contractor selection, bid evaluations, and early contract development.
• Lead with an uncompromising commitment to safety every day.
  
  

Required:

• Degree or diploma in engineering or physical sciences or a journeyperson certificate
• Eight to 15 years of work experience as a construction manager in an industrial setting
• Supervisor training and exceptional supervisory and leadership skills
• First aid certified
• Conflict resolution skills and ability to work and with a diverse group

Recommended:

• Mining industry experience
• SAP experience
• NCSO
• Gold Seal Construction Management
• P. Eng or ASCT

Conditions of Employment:

• Background check
• Substance test
• Valid driver’s license
• Facility access security clearance
• Medical

Cameco is proud to offer a competitive total reward package which includes:

• Competitive compensation program with base and variable pay
• Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan with a health spending and personal spending account
• Fixed benefits including employee and dependant life, AD&D, disability benefits and paid vacation leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• RRSP and RPP matching program
• Relocation costs
  
  

Cameco is an employment equity employer and aims to achieve gender parity, and as such, preference will be given to qualified members of equity groups. We are strengthened by the diverse backgrounds of experiences and encourage applicants with various levels of expertise to apply, as equivalent combination of education and work experience are considered.

This position is eligible for the employee referral bonus.

Posting end date: July 3, 2025 Salary Range: $158,000 - $198,000

Safety Sensitive Site

The physical and psychological safety of our employees is a top priority at Cameco. We invite candidates to voluntarily disclose accommodation requirements, if contacted in relation to a job opportunity. Information received will be addressed confidentially and Cameco’s Workplace Inclusion and Accommodation Program document is available upon request. Successful candidates for all positions that will work at Safety Sensitive Sites or Safety Sensitive Positions must take and pass a Substance Test, which includes marijuana, as a condition of employment. Marijuana remains in a user’s system for about 30 days, so applicants who recently used marijuana recreationally should not expect to pass a substance test.