Project Manager

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear technology company in Peterborough, Ontario, seeks a Project Manager to oversee project execution, manage budgets, and ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, extensive project management experience, and skills in Oracle Primavera and Excel. This role comes with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, fostering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Flexible hybrid schedules

Generous referral bonuses

Educational Refund Plan

Professional Development opportunities

Gym membership discounts

Mental health support programs

Team-building activities

Qualifications

• 5 years of industry-related experience in fields like Engineering or Quality.
• Understanding of project management fundamentals including budget controls.
• Experience in contract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse teams toward successful execution of assigned contracts.
• Maintain the project schedule and register while leveraging project team support.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate risks during contract execution.

Skills

Client-management experience

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency with complex scheduling practices

Ability to organize, analyze, and present data

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. (BWXT NEC), we are committed to excellence in every business initiative. With over 500 workers across locations in Peterborough, Toronto, and Arnprior, BWXT NEC supplies nuclear fuel and fuel channel components, services, equipment and parts for the CANDU® nuclear power industry.

Project Manager

We are looking for a Project Manager for our Peterborough, Ontario site. BWXT NEC's Fuel Handling and Engineered Solutions group is involved in the design, manufacture, development, testing, parts supply, and service of on‑power refueling, reactor maintenance, and nuclear medicine delivery tooling sold around the world. We are the original designer of the automated systems that allow 24/7 on‑power refueling of CANDU reactors and aim to solve some of the nuclear industry’s most challenging problems. Today, BWXT’s equipment is being used in most of the nuclear power plants in Canada and is critical to delivering carbon free energy production and lifesaving medical isotopes.

Check out the YouTube video of an innovative product we recently designed and manufactured in partnership with Bruce Power, called the Bruce Reactor Inspection and Maintenance System Channel Access Device. There are exceptional opportunities to learn and grow with a career in the nuclear industry in Ontario.

Our Role

The Project Manager has ultimate accountability for their assigned projects (budget, schedule, and overall customer satisfaction) and ensures the company’s resources are properly directed for satisfactory contract execution. The Project Manager will lead projects with influence, and execute control over budgets, schedules and non‑technical communication. This position leads internal teams and reports to the Project Management Organization Manager.

Your Day to Day

• Lead diverse teams toward successful execution of assigned contracts.
• Provide effective leadership through communicating expectations and instilling accountability.
• Maintain the project schedule and register while leveraging project team support.
• Publish project reports as defined in the contract, accurately and timely.
• Ensure resources (human and other) are properly directed for satisfactory contract execution.
• Coordinate and support execution of planned activities; continually review plan effectiveness with the organization’s project team and client as needed.
• Understand, predict, adjust, and react to changes that may affect contract execution, using change management procedures; maintain baselines and preserve project performance data integrity.
• Support planning efforts necessary for the submission of contract proposals and changes.
• Support sub‑contracting efforts to ensure execution of contracts within client contract constraints.
• Balance client and organization expectations; elevate issues when mutual success is jeopardized.
• Identify, communicate, monitor, mitigate, and avoid risks during contract execution.
• Execute contracts within governance and departmental procedures; seek necessary approvals for deviations.
• Support continuous improvement of governance, procedures, tools, and best practices.
• Support Accounts Receivable in timely receipt of clients’ payments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or College Diploma in Business, Engineering, or other suitable field from an accredited institution.
• 5 years of industry‑related experience (such as in Engineering, Quality, Commercial, Finance, Manufacturing).
• Proficiency with complex scheduling practices.
• Understanding of project management fundamentals including scheduling, earned‑value management, budget controls, and change management.
• Experience in contract management.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and present large and diverse data sets.
• Client‑management experience with a commitment to client relationships and mutual success.
• Excellent communication skills; proficiency in written and verbal English.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• 5 years of related industry experience.
• 5 years of project management experience in a project‑based organization.
• Experience in the nuclear energy production industry.
• High competency with Oracle Primavera P6.
• High competency with Microsoft Excel.
• Project Management Professional certification.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Ensuring the well‑being of our employees is our priority. We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits for our employees and their families.

• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage.
• Secure Your Future – Defined Contribution Pension Plan with an optional company‑matched retirement savings plan.
• Work‑Life Balance – Flexible hybrid schedules and a compressed workweek option.
• Help Grow Our Team – Earn generous referral bonuses with our two‑tiered Employee Referral Program ($1,500 and $3,000).
• Invest in Your Education – Up to $5,250 USD per year through our Educational Refund Plan.
• Professional Development – Access to training, certifications, and growth opportunities.
• Your Wellness Matters – Gym membership discounts and access to mental health support programs.
• A Welcoming Workplace – A diverse, inclusive, and supportive culture that celebrates you.
• Fun & Connection – Team‑building activities organized by our Social Committee.

Ready to grow with us? Apply now and let’s build something amazing together!

BWXT confirms that the position represents a current vacancy within our organization.

At BWXT, we are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring process. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening and evaluating applicants. These tools support our efforts to make consistent and equitable hiring decisions.

The base salary range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $85,000.00 and $126,000.00 per year, though total compensation may include additional elements such as annual cash incentive and benefits. Details of participation in benefit plans will be provided upon offer.

BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. embraces diversity, encourages new perspectives, and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Accommodations can be requested to support the application or interview process.

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