Engineering Portfolio Team Lead

Brunel; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment firm in Peterborough is seeking an Engineering Portfolio Team Lead for a 16-month contract. The role involves supporting engineering resource planning, leading project execution, and managing a document control team. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, leadership qualities, and at least 2 years of experience with Primavera P6, along with a diploma or degree in a relevant field.

Benefits

Exciting career opportunities

Global recruitment services

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with Primavera P6.
• Experience managing mid to large-scale engineering projects.
• Background in engineering design, project coordination or commercial operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and cost estimating for mechanical system upgrades.
• Develop business cases and client reports.
• Monitor and report performance indicators.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Effective communication

Leadership qualities

Education

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Engineering Portfolio Team Lead

Peterborough, ON

Introduction

We are currently hiring an Engineering Portfolio Team Lead for our nuclear client in Peterborough, ON. This role will be responsible for supporting engineering resource planning, scheduling, and project execution while leading a document control team. This position is a 16 month – contract opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual design and detailed cost estimating for mechanical system upgrades.
• Develop business cases and prepare comprehensive client reports.
• Lead the creation, maintenance, and updates of engineering resource plans and project schedules.
• Develop and implement standardized project planning practices (WBS, schedule updates, nomenclature, etc.).
• Collaborate with Engineering Team Leads weekly to enhance scheduling and work planning.
• Monitor and report SPI and CPI metrics across projects using earned value methodologies.
• Maintain P6 resource dictionary and support overall engineering resource allocation.
• Drive process improvements to enhance schedule accuracy and minimize unassigned work.
• Coordinate cost/schedule commitments and contribute to budget control efforts.
• Provide direction and oversight to the unionized Registry (document control) team.
• Lead team meetings, approve timecards, and support recruitment and onboarding efforts.
• Ensure compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement when managing unionized staff.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings including operations and monthly reviews.
• Inquiry to Order (ITO) Phase: Collaborate with teams to develop initial schedules and refine them throughout the bidding process.
• Order to Remittance (OTR) Phase: Develop and update fully resourced Level 3 schedules, monitor performance indicators, and support Project Managers in identifying risks and schedule recovery strategies.
• Ensure ERP and Primavera P6 schedule data consistency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with Primavera P6.
• Strong analytical and data analysis capabilities.
• Proven time management and independent work skills.
• Effective communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Leadership qualities and the ability to motivate cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing mid to large-scale engineering or manufacturing projects.
• Background in engineering design, project coordination, commercial operations, or team leadership.
• Previous experience in a unionized environment is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the nuclear industry is a plus, though not required.
• Innovative, process-driven mindset with a passion for driving positive change.

What We Offer

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About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Brunel provides the global recruitment and workforce services you need to lead your industry. With 45 years of market experience in Renewable Energy, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Mining, and Infrastructure, we help you finish major projects safely, compliantly, on-time, within budget and at the highest quality, so you can keep growing – anywhere in the world.