Nuclear Project Manager

Morson Canada; Pickering; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in capital project management is seeking a Project Manager to lead nuclear refurbishment projects in Ontario. This role involves overseeing project performance, ensuring safety compliance, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and have extensive experience in the energy sector, specifically in nuclear projects. With a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement, this opportunity promises to leverage your skills in a critical industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in capital project management.
• At least 5 years in nuclear or complex infrastructure refurbishment projects.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale refurbishment or EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead nuclear refurbishment projects from planning to closeout.
• Oversee project performance and compliance with nuclear safety protocols.
• Mentor junior team managers to build project delivery capacity.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

PMP Certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

EcoSys

Prism

Job description

Location: Pickering ON, required on site

Hours: Monday to Friday 40hrs per week

Duration is 12 months initially with potential for extension

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closeout of nuclear refurbishment projects ranging from $50M to $1B+.
• Oversee all aspects of project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, milestone charts, progress reports, and cost forecasts.
• Interface with internal stakeholders, vendors, contractors, and regulatory authorities as may be required to ensure alignment and compliance.
• Provide direction to the team, including (but not limited to) those working within Project Controls, Procurement, Engineering, Construction, and Commissioning.
• Ensure adherence to nuclear safety protocols and CNSC regulatory requirements as well as project governance processes, including gate reviews, change control, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Mentor and support junior team managers to build internal project delivery capacity.
• Actively contribute to lessons learned, continuous improvement initiatives, and knowledge management

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) preferred.
• PMP Certification or equivalent project management training.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in capital project management, with at least 5 years in nuclear or complex infrastructure refurbishment projects.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale refurbishment or EPC projects within the energy sector.
• Working knowledge of nuclear power plant standards, nuclear regulatory frameworks, and QA/QC procedures.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and cost management platforms (e.g., EcoSys, Prism).
• Ability to work on-site at OPG Pickering Nuclear Generating Station and travel as required for stakeholder engagement

Nice to have:

• Outage experienced / accustomed to Work Management milestones
• Internal Assessing experienced & working with inspection teams
• Other experience including: Gate Packages, RQE and Risk
• Project areas include:
• ECI (Emergency coolant injection)
• Relay/Motor starters
• Reactor Controls
• Containment / C13 Leak tests
• Moderator Pump Overhauls