Project Controls Lead (Nuclear Waste Management Office)

Brainhunter Systems Ltd; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electric power generation sector is seeking a Project Control Lead for the Nuclear Waste Management Office. This long-term contract role involves managing project schedules, budgets, and stakeholder communications. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in project management and a relevant university degree. The position offers a hybrid work setting in downtown Toronto, providing an excellent opportunity to contribute to critical projects in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of project management principles.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Developing project reporting requirements and schedules.
• Communicating project status to stakeholders.
• Monitoring project costs and managing budgets.

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting

Risk Management

Change Control

Team Leadership

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Deltek Cobra

Oracle

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Hiring for the Nuclear Waste Management Office - Project Control Lead role. Professionals suitable for the below opportunity may send their up-to-date resumes to [e-mail]

Requirement Summary

• Job Type: Long-Term Contract opportunity. Initial contract of 12 months, with extensions.
• Work Style: hybrid Work setting - 3 days/week from downtown Toronto office
• Work Hours: 40 Hours/Week, typically 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (ET), Monday to Friday.

NOTE: Having a Bruce Power / OPG Security Clearance is a big plus.

Position Overview and Deliverables:

• Developing and implementing project reporting requirements, including Monthly Performance Reports, status updates, performance review meetings, and written deliverables.
• Communicating project status and progress to stakeholders, including senior leadership, project team members, and external partners.
• Developing and implementing individualized roles and responsibilities for team members while reviewing submissions for accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Developing and managing project schedules to ensure the timely completion of project deliverables and milestones.
• Conducting critical path analysis to identify key activities that are critical to project success and ensure their timely completion.
• Monitoring schedule progress against established baselines and adjusting schedules, as necessary, to maintain project goals.
• Developing cost estimates and budgets for project activities, including labour, materials, equipment, and subcontracted services.
• Monitoring project costs and analyzing variances against established budgets, to identify cost overruns and cost efficiencies
• Developing and implementing cost management plans, processes, and tools to control project expenditures and minimize associated risks.
• Developing and implementing internal meetings, reviews, and communications to evaluate the need for and manage the execution of changes to project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Serving as the primary evaluator of potential changes by analyzing and evaluating potential changes to determine their impact on project goals and overall feasibility.
• Ensuring that change requests are socialized, reviewed, and approved by appropriate internal and external stakeholders before implementation.
• Developing and implementing both standardized and ad-hoc performance management processes to monitor project team progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Conducting project team performance reviews and supplying feedback to team members to enhance their performance and contribute to development goals.
• Developing and implementing individualized and/or team-level corrective action plans to address performance issues and ensure project success.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

Qualifications and Key Skillset for this Role

• Education:
• University degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Engineering).
• Experience:
• Ten (10) + years of relevant experience with a proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex projects/initiatives within budget and on schedule.
• In-depth experience implementing project management principles and methodologies such as planning and scheduling, estimating, earned value management, risk management, and change control.
• Experience with project management systems such as Primavera P6, Deltek Cobra, Oracle, and others.
• Experience leading and managing a team of individuals with multi-disciplinary skill sets.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, resourcing, contract management, and progress reporting.
• Excellent team-building and consensus-reaching skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

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How to Apply: Please email me your up-to-date Resume/CV at [e-mail]

We appreciate all the applicants for their interest in working with us, however, only those candidates shortlisted for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.

Brainhunter is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please reach out directly to the job poster or email [e-mail].

Thank you, and have a wonderful day!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Consulting, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Electric Power Generation, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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