Project Manager - Reactor Components

slihrms; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is a leading Canadian nuclear engineering organization seeking a Project Delivery and Leadership professional. The role covers end-to-end project execution for Reactor Component projects, encompassing qualification, testing, procurement, manufacturing, inspection, and delivery.

You will develop integrated plans, manage resources, and ensure scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and contractual aims are met across multiple sites and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline.
• PMP certification is considered an asset.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of Reactor Component projects, including qualification, testing, procurement, manufacturing, inspection, and delivery activities.
• Develop, maintain, and execute integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Establish and lead the project organization, including resource planning, staffing, performance management, and oversight of project team members.
• Accountable for achieving project scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and contractual objectives.
• Monitor project performance and provide status reporting to stakeholders and governance forums.

Skills

Project leadership

Program management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline

PMP certification (asset)

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private-sector nuclear engineering organizations. For more than 60 years, we have delivered a broad range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and internationally, and we are proud stewards of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

Your role

Project Delivery and Leadership

• Lead the execution of assigned Reactor Component projects and equipment packages, including qualification, testing, procurement, manufacturing, inspection, and delivery activities.
• Develop, maintain, and execute integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables to support successful project outcomes.
• Establish and lead the project organization, including resource planning, staffing, performance management, and oversight of project team members.
• Accountable for achieving project scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and contractual objectives.
• Ensure equipment package readiness to support construction and site installation milestones.
• Drive project execution in accordance with approved Project Execution Plans and company procedures.
• Monitor project performance, including scope, schedule, cost, and key performance indicators, and provide regular status reporting to stakeholders and governance forums.
• Apply sound project management practices to proactively manage risks, issues, resources, interfaces, and stakeholder expectations.

Engineering Integration

• Coordinate engineering, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and supplier activities to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed in accordance with project schedules and support procurement and manufacturing requirements.
• Manage design and technical interfaces between suppliers, engineering teams, and plant systems.
• Coordinate and facilitate the resolution of technical issues that impact project execution, manufacturing, procurement, or installation activities.

Procurement and Supplier Management

• Support procurement strategy development, supplier qualification, and supplier selection activities.
• Manage supplier performance throughout project execution to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, quality requirements, and delivery commitments.
• Lead supplier progress reviews and maintain visibility of manufacturing schedules, key risks, and recovery plans.
• Manage procurement activities, subcontractor scopes, and contract administration processes.
• Support commercial negotiations, change management, claims avoidance, and contract management activities.

Manufacturing and Quality Oversight

• Monitor fabrication and manufacturing activities through regular engagement with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Ensure manufacturing activities align with integrated project schedules and critical path requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, surveillance activities, manufacturing readiness reviews, and quality documentation requirements.
• Identify and resolve issues affecting manufacturing performance, material availability, quality, or production schedules.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear quality assurance programs, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.

Stakeholder and Customer Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring effective communication and a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Represent AtkinsRéalis in interactions with customers, suppliers, and project partners.
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment and support effective decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Governance, Risk, and Continuous Improvement

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, opportunities, issues, and interface challenges, implementing mitigation and recovery plans as required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, operational excellence, and a strong nuclear safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, the Nuclear Management System, and the Levels of Authority Policy.
• Execute delegated authorities, including approvals for project changes, timesheets, overtime, procurement authorizations, and other assigned responsibilities.

About you

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline. PMP certification is considered an asset.

Minimum 8 years of experience managing o