Manager, Construction (2 Year Term)

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian organization is seeking a Construction Manager for a 2-year term at its Chalk River site. The role involves overseeing nuclear construction projects, ensuring safety compliance, and fostering relationships with clients and contractors. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and appropriate qualifications in construction management, demonstrating leadership and critical thinking skills to navigate complex project environments.

Benefits

Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, floater & personal days

Benefits effective from day one

Tuition support

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive construction management experience, with at least 5 years as a construction manager/supervisor.
• Experience in a nuclear environment is ideal.
• Knowledge of Ontario Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee construction projects at the Chalk River site.
• Foster relationships with project clients, stakeholders, and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with industry-standard construction processes.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Analytical thinking

Flexibility

Education

University Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering

Successfully completed a recognized Apprentice Program

Construction Management Training Program

Construction Engineering Technician qualifications

Job description

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? We are looking for a Construction Manager to fulfill a two (2) year term to manage and oversee ongoing Chalk River construction projects and support the Functional Support Manager for the Construction Management Program. Do you have previous experience in the execution of projects on a nuclear site as well as the development and maintenance of the Construction Management program documents? Are you passionate about
working with contractors and subcontractors using a variety of contracting models? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

What will you be doing!

• Fostering effective relationships with project clients, stakeholders and other service providers.
• Developing formal and informal networks of contacts with professional associations and other construction subject matter experts.
• Supporting the delivery of projects that are directly linked to achieving CNL’s planning and construction objectives.
• Working in accordance with all applicable construction, building and safety regulations.
• Collaborating with the Construction Operations Manager to strategically develop the CNL construction team.
• Supporting the development and rollout of industry-standard construction processes such as work management, safe work practices, and contractor management.
• Establish and maintain links with relevant site support functions to facilitate effective communication, planning, and management of contractor and construction activities.
• Collaborating with the Construction Management Leadership Team to support the mentorship and development of CNL Construction Superintendents and other Construction Staff.
• Collaborating with CNL Supply Chain and Contractor Management, establish and monitor the processes for review and qualification of new contractors at the CNL site from a construction perspective.
• Establishing programs and tools that support the Construction Management Team during their management and oversight of construction contractors on site at CNL. This includes (but is not limited to) tools for assessing and evaluating work planning and coordination, safety program implementation, and Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) oversight.
• Providing guidance and oversight to other CNL business lines and site locations regarding construction program-related matters.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Successfully completed a recognized Apprentice Program in addition to a recognized Construction Management Training Program, or;
  • Successful completion of a College Diploma in recognized technical programs or Construction Management, or;
  • University Degree in either Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering, accompanied with Project Management Qualifications, or;
  • Construction Engineering Technician, accompanied with recognized Construction Management qualifications, or;
  • Demonstrated equivalent training or experience.
• Experience
  • A minimum of 10 -15 years demonstrated progressive construction management experience with at least 5 years of recent experience as a construction manager/supervisor, ideally in a nuclear environment.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Excellent leadership, team building and managerial skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to analyze processes and impacts, provide recommendations and develop solutions.
  • Must be self-motivated and flexible relative to work assignments; possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and be able to interface with peers, other company organizations, and Senior Management.
  • General computer literacy is required, combined with general knowledge of Information Management and Document Control processes.
  • Effective verbal and written communications are of major importance in the execution of this role.
  • Excellent knowledge of construction safety requirements included in the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act & Regulations and the Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulations
  • Strong technical expertise to support the development and/or revision of the Construction management program and suite of Construction Management documents.
  • Ability to lead constructability exercises and perform optimization of contractor schedules and estimates.
  • Knowledge and experience with construction projects that include a nuclear component would be considered an asset.
  • Effectively collaborate with various CNL missions in the integration and rollout of common construction processes and procedures from a company-wide perspective.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required

  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer a complete total rewards package :

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support,
• and a pension!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.
  

Location:

CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an environmentally pristine area with extensive forests, hills, and numerous small lakes. These support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa, and Deep River, provide unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Please read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.

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