Project Manager [Mandarin Speaking]

BWXT; Peterborough; Hybrid; CAD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Flexible hybrid schedules

Employee Referral Program

Educational Refund Plan

Professional Development

Gym membership discounts

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee assigned contracts, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure client satisfaction.

The role requires coordinating internal teams and reporting to the Project Management Organization Manager, with Mandarin reading/writing/conversation as an asset. The company offers comprehensive health benefits, a defined contribution pension plan, flexible hybrid schedules, and opportunities for professional development.

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.
• Demonstrable understanding of project management fundamentals like scheduling, earned-value management, budget controls, and change management.
• Demonstrable understanding of contract management.
• Demonstrable capabilities in organizing, analyzing, and presenting large and diverse data sets.
• Demonstrable understanding and experience regarding client management and commitment to client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse teams toward successful execution of assigned contracts.
• Provide effective leadership through communicating expectations and instilling accountability.
• Own and maintain the project schedule and register while leveraging project team support.
• Publish project reports accurately and timely as defined in the contract.
• Direct resources (human and other) for satisfactory contract execution.
• Coordinate and support planned activities; review plan effectiveness with project team and client.
• Understand, predict, adjust, and react to changes with change management procedures.
• Support planning for contract proposals and changes.
• Support sub-contracting to ensure execution within client constraints.
• Balance client and organizational expectations to achieve mutual success.
• Identify, communicate, monitor, mitigate, and avoid risks during contract execution.
• Ensure governance and compliance; obtain approvals for deviations.
• Support governance improvements in procedures and tools.
• Assist Accounts Receivable in timely client payments.

Skills

Scheduling

Project management fundamentals

Contract management

Data analysis

Client relationship management

English communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree OR College Diploma in Business, Engineering, or other suitable 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 nearly 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. http://peterboroughed.ca/why-peterborough/live/

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. Go to YouTube and search for video: “Bruce Unveils new BRIMS Tool”. There are exceptional opportunities to learn and grow with a career in the nuclear industry in Ontario.

The Peterborough community invites you to take a deep breath, relax and enjoy life. We have an abundance of recreational opportunities, festivals, and entertainment that is fueled by culture, nature and homegrown culinary experiences. Friendly people, inspiring landscapes and incredible lakes are waiting for you in the heart of cottage country. The region is home to 140,000 people (approx. 83,000 in the City of Peterborough) in addition to the charming towns, townships and villages that make up the County. We offer the best of all worlds here and we’d like you to get to know us a bit better.

Job Summary

The Project Manager has ultimate accountability for their assigned projects (budget, schedule, and overall customer satisfaction); and to ensure 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. Proficiency in Mandarin - reading, writing, and conversation - is considered an asset for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse teams, toward successful execution of assigned contracts.
• Provide effective leadership through communicating expectations and instilling accountability.
• Responsible for ownership and maintenance of the project schedule and register while leveraging project team support.
• Responsible for accurate and timely publication of project reports as defined in the contract.
• Ensure resources (human and other) are properly directed for satisfactory contract execution.
• Coordinate and support execution of planned activities; and continually review the effectiveness of the plan with the organization’s project team and client as needed.
• Understand, predict, adjust, and react to changes that may affect the execution of the contract, using change management procedures; and ensure baselines are maintained, such that project performance data integrity is preserved.
• Support planning efforts necessary for the submission of contract proposals and changes.
• Support sub-contracting efforts to ensure execution of contracts within the client contract defined constraints.
• Strive for mutual success of client and organization through balancing of expectations; and elevate within the organization when mutual success is jeopardized.
• Identify, communicate, monitor, mitigate, and avoid risks during the execution of contract.
• Responsible for contract execution within the organization’s governance and compliant with departmental procedures; and to seek appropriate approvals for deviations when necessary.
• Support the continuous improvement of the department’s 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.
• Demonstrable understanding of project management fundamentals like, scheduling, earned-value management, budget controls, and change management.
• Demonstrable understanding of contract management.
• Demonstrable capabilities in organizing, analyzing, and presenting large and diverse data sets.
• Demonstrable understanding and experience regarding client management and commitment to client relationships and mutual success.
• Excellent communication skills; professional mastery of English, in written and verbal forms.

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 level of competency with Oracle Primavera P6.
• High level of competency with Microsoft Excel.
• Project Management Professional certification.
• Proficiency in Mandarin - reading, writing, and conversation - is considered an asset for this position.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage to keep you feeling your best.
• Secure Your Future – Defined Contribution Pension Plan and an optional Company-matched retirement savings plans (RRSP/TFSA/EPSP)
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible hybrid schedules and compressed workweek option available
• 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 – Gain access to training, certifications, and growth opportunities to advance your career.
• Your Wellness Matters – Enjoy gym membership discounts and access to mental health support programs.
• A Welcoming Workplace – Join a diverse, inclusive, and supportive culture that celebrates you.
• Fun & Connection – Engage in 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 $88,000.00 and $129,000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, a conviction for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspended or any other category protected by federal law.

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