Project Controls Manager

Kiewit; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Canada is seeking a seasoned Project Controls Manager to lead schedules, cost estimates, and performance for large-scale nuclear construction projects in Ontario. The role demands deep expertise in industrial project controls, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional leadership within a dynamic environment.

Based in Darlington, ON, the position expects local candidates or willingness to relocate, with travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field.
• 15+ years of proven experience in project controls with a focus on industrial construction.
• Nuclear construction experience and familiarity with regulatory/safety protocols.
• Proficient use of PM software and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and upkeep of comprehensive project schedules and cost estimates.
• Monitor milestones, metrics, and identify deviations with corrective actions.
• Establish and improve project control systems and procedures.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Prepare and present project status reports and forecasts to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with laws, standards, and best practices in project controls.
• Mentor and manage a team of project control specialists.

Skills

Project controls leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team mentorship

Dynamic fast-paced work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Industry-standard project management software

Job description

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Home District/Group:Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department:Project Controls

Market:Nuclear

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Join our team as a Project Controls Manager and play a pivotal role in advancing a dynamic and emerging nuclear market. This position demands an expert with substantial experience in industrial construction to ensure excellence in project delivery. You will be instrumental in managing project timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks, providing leadership that drives success and innovation. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to projects of significant impact and scale, all while joining a culture that values passion, precision, and safety.

Our construction operations span diverse and challenging environments, such as tunneling through mountains, harnessing river energy, and constructing vital infrastructure to connect communities. We value bold ideas, dedication to top-tier quality, and a relentless drive to deliver. In return, we offer an exhilarating pace, career growth, and the satisfaction of building monumental, transformative projects from inception to completion.

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 be based on our project in Darlington, ON. The successful candidate will be local to Darlington, Oshawaor surrounding areas, or willing to relocate.

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. The successful candidate will also be open to traveling and relocating for future projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, continuous refinement, and upkeep of comprehensive project schedules and detailed cost estimates to guide budgetary planning and resource allocation.
• Closely monitor project milestones and performance metrics, promptly identifying potential deviations or risks, and implement corrective action plans.
• Establish, oversee, and improve project control systems and standardized procedures to maintain efficiency and compliance across all phases of construction.
• Collaborate seamlessly with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and stakeholders to align project objectives and drive cohesive execution.
• Compile, analyze, and present insightful project status reports and forecasts to senior leadership to support informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable laws, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practice methodologies within project controls.
• Mentor, empower, and manage a professional team of project control specialists, fostering continuous learning, high performance, and a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related discipline complemented by advanced certifications where applicable.
• Over 15 years of proven experience in project controls with a focus on industrial construction projects, demonstrating depth in complex cost management and scheduling.
• Demonstrable expertise in nuclear construction project environments, evidencing familiarity with specialized regulatory frameworks and safety protocols.
• Proficient use of industry-standard project management software and tools, exhibiting the capacity to leverage technology for accurate project tracking and reporting.
• Exceptional analytical prowess paired with strong problem-solving abilities to anticipate challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, enabling clear reporting and collaboration across diverse teams and leadership levels.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced settings, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

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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.

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