Project Leader

PTAG; Douglas; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PTAG, a Project Management Advisory & Services firm, seeks a Project Leader for Douglas Point, ON. You will drive decommissioning projects, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with strong safety and regulatory focus.

Join PTAG to advance major capital projects across North America, collaborating with industry leaders and stakeholders while upholding our values of safety, collaboration, and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (Honours) degree in Engineering or Science; or PMP certification.
• 7 years of project management experience in regulated environments.
• Experience across the project lifecycle: Definition, Concept Development, and Decommissioning.
• Nine PM knowledge areas: Scope, Cost, Time, QA, Communications, HR, Risk, Procurement, Integration.
• Knowledge of federal licensing, nuclear codes and environmental regulations; decommissioning experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership, procurement and contract oversight experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of medium-risk decommissioning projects to meet schedule, cost, quality and safety objectives.
• Lead 3–4 projects totaling $5M to $10M annually over a 3–5 year horizon.
• Lead planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and assemble project teams.
• Develop Scopes of Work and procurement packages to obtain proposals.
• Lead the technical evaluation of proposals and support contract award.
• Manage awarded contracts and monitor contractor performance; process RFIs.
• Set project performance objectives and monitor progress against scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Establish and control project scope, manage risks, and notify management of issues.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Risk management

Contract administration

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s (Honours) degree in Engineering or Science

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Project Leader – Douglas Point, ON, – Full Time - ID# 7319

Are you ready to make an impact in the Nuclear industry? Join PTAG, a leading Project Management Advisory & Services firm, recognized across North America for helping world-class clients deliver major capital projects successfully.

We are seeking a Project Leader to support our growing team in Douglas Point, ON. In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving project excellence, collaborating with industry leaders, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across complex initiatives.

About PTAG

At PTAG, we help our clients plan, manage, and execute their most challenging projects with innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

Our mission

Our mission is to help our clients achieve successful delivery and efficient operation of their capital projects.

Our vision

Our vision is to support global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their major initiatives.

Our Values Include

• Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers, and clients is always the top priority.
• Collaboration: We build true partnerships with clients and service providers.
• Leadership: We elevate project performance through the application of best practices.
• Accountability: We take responsibility for every aspect of our engagements.
• Client Satisfaction: We strive for 100% satisfaction on every project.
• Integrity: We believe in open and transparent communication at all levels.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of medium-risk decommissioning projects to meet schedule, cost, quality, and safety objectives, through planning, execution, control, and close-out.
• Lead 3–4 projects totalling $5M to $10M annually over a 3–5 year horizon, defining scope, deliverables, and timing with internal clients.
• Lead project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation, and assemble project teams, including project planning coordinators, to cost project components based on the work breakdown structure.
• Lead the development of Scopes of Work and procurement packages to obtain proposals from the contractor market.
• Lead the technical evaluation of proposals, recommend preferred suppliers, and support contract award.
• Manage awarded contracts, oversee contractor performance, review and recommend contract scope changes, and process RFIs.
• Set project performance objectives and monitor project and contract progress against scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Establish and control project scope, manage risks, and notify management of issues that could impact project cost or timing.
• Assist the Project Manager in establishing and administering project budgets and schedules, and approve scope changes within project management guidelines.
• Assist the Project Manager in reporting project performance to clients, management, and other stakeholders.
• Build and lead multi-disciplinary project teams of 6–12 contracted, seconded, consulting, or client resources, and participate in hiring project staff.
• Provide regular feedback and guidance to project staff, and make recommendations on performance ratings, training, and discipline.
• Ensure all project team members use applicable safety equipment and adhere to safe work, radiation protection, and other site safety requirements.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with all levels of the client organization, and make formal presentations to customers, partners, suppliers, regulatory officers, and occasionally the public and government officials.
• Manage client expectations and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle and maintain industry networks to stay current on best practices and emerging technologies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s (Honours) degree in Engineering or Science from a recognized university, or membership in a statutory engineering or scientific professional organization; alternatively, a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI.
• 7 years of project management experience, including delivery of medium-risk projects in a regulated environment.
• Experience across the project lifecycle, specifically Project Definition, Concept Development, and Decommissioning, applying initiation, planning, executing, controlling, and closing processes in each phase.
• Demonstrated application of the nine project management knowledge areas: Scope, Cost, Time, Quality Assurance, Communications, Human Resources, Risk, Procurement, and Integration.
• General knowledge of federal licensing requirements, nuclear codes and standards, and environmental regulations and standards; nuclear decommissioning experience is considered an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of business and management principles for project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and leadership, as well as procurement and financial processes.
• Good knowledge and demonstrated experience in negotiation, contract administration, and oversight of external suppliers.
• Proven ability to build and sustain teams of 6–12 people and maintain constructive working relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Strong logic, critical thinking, and judgment to make timely, risk-informed decisions that balance stakeholder interests with scope, cost, schedule, and quality.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including formal presentations to senior management, clients, and regulators.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, work extended hours to achieve milestones, and travel occasionally to other sites.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with project management software, tools, and practices used to plan, execute, and control projects.

Compensation at PTAG varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.

Why Join PTAG?

At PTAG, you’ll be part of a dynamic, growing consulting firm that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation.

Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and capital projects.

• Exposure to industry-leading clients and partners.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• A culture that values safety, accountability, and excellence.

PTAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

PTAG uses AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including reviewing applications against job-related criteria. These tools are used to assist our recruiters. All hiring decisions are made by PTAG recruiters and hiring managers.