Nuclear Construction Project Manager

Kiewit; Oakville; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Canada is seeking a Senior Construction Manager in Ontario to lead the planning, coordination and execution of nuclear construction activities, ensuring safety, schedule and budget compliance. You will manage project teams, subcontractors and field personnel, coordinate across disciplines and maintain client relations.

The role requires 10–15 years of experience in large-scale energy infrastructure and a proven track record in self-performing construction environments with strong

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of progressive construction experience on large-scale projects.
• Proven leadership in managing self-performed work, subcontractors, procurement and design interface.
• Strong ability to coordinate across disciplines and manage project controls, scheduling and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead all construction phases in full compliance with project procedures, safety protocols, quality standards and approved processes.
• Oversee Work Packages, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and essential construction documentation, ensuring schedules and quality records are maintained and closed out.
• Develop understanding of project scope, specifications, sequencing and execution strategy to optimize delivery.
• Supervise mechanical and industrial construction activities including equipment installation, piping, supports, and structural components.
• Plan labor, equipment and resources to ensure safe and efficient field execution.
• Coordinate project scheduling, milestones, and resource forecasting across teams.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies early; lead resolution of technical and field issues with stakeholders.
• Direct and coordinate superintendents, subcontractors, tradespeople and project teams for timely completion.
• Foster interdisciplinary coordination across engineering, procurement, QA, commissioning and safety.
• Monitor progress metrics and take corrective actions to stay aligned with goals.
• Champion safety-first culture and enforce health and safety requirements.
• Communicate with clients, joint ventures, consultants and unions to maintain collaboration.
• Manage project financials within delegated authority and monitor expenditures.

Skills

Construction leadership

Project management

Safety leadership

Stakeholder communication

Scheduling and budgeting

Job description

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Requisition ID:182679

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department:Field Operations

Market:Nuclear

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Reporting to the Area Manager, you will be responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of construction activities, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to project quality standards. The role manages project teams, subcontractors, and field personnel, coordinates across disciplines, oversees procurement and construction activities, resolves technical and field issues, and maintains effective communication with clients and project stakeholders.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Canada is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available.

Location

The position will in Ontario

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Lead all construction phases in full compliance with project procedures, strict quality standards, safety protocols, and approved operational processes.
• Provide oversight and guidance to Project Coordinators to ensure robust development and execution of Work Packages, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and essential construction documentation, guaranteeing inspection schedules and quality records are thoroughly maintained and closed out.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of project scope, technical specifications, construction sequencing, and execution strategy to optimize project delivery.
• Supervise comprehensive mechanical and industrial construction activities, including but not limited to equipment installation, piping systems, support structures, and structural components.
• Strategically plan labor allocation, equipment deployment, and resource management to enhance safe and effective field execution.
• Collaborate actively in project scheduling processes, including construction sequencing, milestone tracking, and resource forecasting.
• Identify and analyze potential risks, constraints, and interface challenges early, implementing proactive mitigation strategies.
• Direct and coordinate efforts of superintendents, supervisors, subcontractors, tradespeople, and project teams to ensure timely, compliant, and efficient completion of field activities.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary coordination involving engineering, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, commissioning, and other disciplines to manage interfaces and constructability considerations.
• Monitor construction progress metrics such as productivity, cost, and schedule adherence, initiating corrective actions when necessary to maintain alignment with project goals.
• Champion a safety-first culture, enforcing comprehensive health and safety requirements across all construction operations.
• Coordinate effectively across engineering, procurement, project controls, quality assurance, commissioning, labour relations, and safety teams ensuring integrated project execution.
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor management to support uninterrupted construction workflows and adherence to project timelines.
• Assess and ensure field installation quality meets or exceeds project specifications, approved procedures, and construction standards.
• Provide decisive leadership in resolving complex technical challenges, constructability issues, quality concerns, and field execution anomalies in partnership with project stakeholders.
• Maintain and nurture positive stakeholder relationships, including clients, joint venture partners, consultants, subcontractors, and union representatives, fostering a collaborative project environment.
• Manage project financials within delegated authority, including approval of expenditures and proposal pricing.
• Regularly report on project performance, workforce capacity, construction progress, risks, and opportunities to senior management, facilitating informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of progressive construction experience with proven expertise in managing self-performed work, subcontractor coordination, extensive procurement, and design interface within large-scale projects.
• A minimum of 10 years managing complex, high-value energy infrastructure construction projects, demonstrating leadership in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments.
• Experience in a self-performing construction environment with direct oversight of hands-on technical field activities.
• Proven track record managing design-build projects that require integrated management of design and construction phases.
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies, operational protocols, and field project management best practices derived from hands-on experience.
• Exceptional leadership abilities with a focus on team development, motivation, and performance management.
• Professionalism in engaging with diverse internal and external stakeholders with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced skills in project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and formal presentation, enabling clear and persuasive communication of project status and issues.

Other Requirements

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.